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Pet Transport Germany to Georgia: 2026 Guide

The journey from Germany to Georgia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Give yourself close to 6-10 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods …

6-10 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
6-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required.
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant …
Health certificateEU export health certificate from …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Germany to Georgia typically takes around 6-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
8-10 weeks before travel. Contact nfa.gov.ge to confirm current requirements.
Notify Georgia's NFA of planned pet import

Responsible: Owner or agent

2
Before rabies vaccination where possible.
ISO microchip confirmed or implanted

Responsible: German official vet

3
After chipping.
Rabies vaccination confirmed current

Responsible: German official vet

4
Within 10 days of travel. Allow time for Bundesland endorsement.
EU export health certificate issued and endorsed by Bundesland authority

Responsible: Official vet, then Bundesland authority

5
6-8 weeks before travel.
Book cargo routing via IST to TBS

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
FRA to TBS via IST typically 8-11 hours.
Travel day: NFA inspection at TBS on arrival

Responsible: Airline cargo, then NFA inspection at TBS

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from rabies-controlled countries.
Health certificate
EU export health certificate from Germany, endorsed by Bundesland authority.
Export permit
No separate export permit required. The endorsed health certificate is the key document.
Health certificate
EU export health certificate adapted for Georgia, issued by an official vet in Germany and endorsed by the relevant Bundesland veterinary authority.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul
Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC) to Istanbul (IST), then IST to Tbilisi (TBS). Turkish Airlines is the main carrier on the IST-TBS corridor. Confirm live animal acceptance on both legs.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo via Frankfurt
FRA-based cargo connections to TBS via partner carriers or Georgian Airways. Frankfurt Animal Lounge available during transit.
Cargo Only
Georgian Airways
Georgian Airways operates TBS-FRA and TBS-MUC routes. Inbound cargo from Germany is possible; confirm live animal cargo acceptance directly with Georgian Airways.
Cargo Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

German official vet and Bundesland endorsement: EUR 80-200
NFA advance notification: confirm any fee with nfa.gov.ge
Cargo FRA to TBS via hub: EUR 700-2,000 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 70-280
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 400-900
Total typical range: EUR 1,300-3,800 over 6-10 weeks

Critical points

Georgia (the country) and the US state of Georgia share a name. Ensure all documentation clearly states the Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi (TBS) as the destination.

NFA advance notification is required before travel. Do not assume you can handle this on arrival.

The EU export health certificate is destination-specific. Ensure the certificate is adapted for Georgia and not a generic EU internal movement document.

Georgian Airways cargo acceptance for live animals should be confirmed directly before booking.

Georgia import rules, explained

Georgia has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.

Practical tips for this move

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

No titre test is currently required for pets entering Georgia from Germany. The requirements are advance NFA notification, a current rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, and an EU export health certificate endorsed by the Bundesland authority. Confirm current requirements with the NFA at nfa.gov.ge.
The EU pet passport allows non-commercial travel with your pet within the EU and associated countries. An EU export health certificate is a different document required for travel to non-EU countries like Georgia. Your official vet in Germany issues the certificate; the Bundesland authority then endorses it.
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from Germany. The NFA carries out a documentation and health inspection at TBS. Pets with correct papers and no health concerns are cleared without quarantine.
Contact the NFA at nfa.gov.ge at least 8-10 weeks before your travel date to confirm current requirements and complete the advance notification. Do not leave this until the week before travel.
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