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Pet Transport Greece to Armenia: 2026 Guide

Shipping a dog or cat from Greece to Armenia rewards owners who start planning early. Plan on roughly 6-10 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No routine quarantine applies as …

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6-10
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
2
Airlines on this route
Lead time needed
6-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
2 carriers on this route
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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Armenia typically takes around 6-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The Greece to Armenia import process

01
8-10 weeks before travel. Contact ssfs.am to confirm requirements and processing times.
Apply for SSFS import permit from Armenia

Responsible: Owner or agent

02
Ahead of the health certificate appointment
Confirm microchip and current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Greek vet

03
Within 10 days of travel
EU export health certificate issued and endorsed

Responsible: Greek vet, then Directorate General of Veterinary Services

04
6-8 weeks before travel
Book cargo, Athens to Yerevan via Istanbul

Responsible: Owner or agent

05
ATH to EVN via IST typically 5-7 hours total
Travel day: SSFS inspection at EVN on arrival

Responsible: Airline cargo, then SSFS inspection at EVN

Requirements

Armenia entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Certificate must accompany the animal.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from rabies-controlled countries including Greece.
Import permit
Required from the State Service for Food Safety (SSFS) in advance of travel. Apply through ssfs.am.
Health certificate
EU export health certificate from Greece, endorsed by the Directorate General of Veterinary Services, presented at EVN.
Leaving Greece

Export requirements

Export permit
No formal export permit required for companion pets leaving Greece.
Health certificate
EU export health certificate issued by an official vet and endorsed by the Directorate General of Veterinary Services, adapted for Armenia's specific requirements. Issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs

What this route typically costs

Greek vet examination and certificate endorsement: EUR 60-150
SSFS import permit fee: confirm current fee directly with ssfs.am
Cargo ATH to EVN via Istanbul: EUR 500-1,400 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 70-280
Pet transport agent, optional: EUR 300-700
Total typical range: EUR 1,000-2,900 over 6-10 weeks

Critical points

The SSFS import permit must be secured before booking flights. Do not assume it will be issued quickly.

The EU export health certificate must be specifically adapted for Armenia, not a generic EU internal movement document.

Confirm live animal acceptance on both the Athens-Istanbul and Istanbul-Yerevan legs before finalising the booking.

No titre test is currently required, which makes this one of the more straightforward non-EU routes in this series, provided the SSFS permit timeline is respected.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

AirlineNotesType
Turkish AirlinesAthens (ATH) to Istanbul (IST), then IST to Yerevan (EVN). Turkish Airlines dominates this corridor and the Athens-Istanbul leg itself is a short regional hop.Cargo Only
Aegean AirlinesAegean connects ATH to IST, feeding into Turkish Airlines' onward EVN service. A useful option if Aegean's own scheduling suits your travel dates better.Cabin and Cargo

Armenia entry requirements at a glance

Getting a pet into Armenia is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.

Getting the details right

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

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.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

No. Armenia does not currently require a rabies titre test for pets arriving from Greece. The requirements are an SSFS import permit, current rabies vaccination, microchip, and an adapted EU export health certificate.
Contact the State Service for Food Safety (SSFS) at ssfs.am at least 8-10 weeks before travel, providing your pet’s microchip number, vaccination records, and travel details.
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from rabies-controlled countries including Greece. The SSFS carries out a documentation check at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN).
Via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, total transit is typically 5-7 hours including the connection.
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  • Aegean Airlines
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