A move from Greece to Estonia with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Around 2-4 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No …
Rabies titre testNot required. Greece and Estonia are …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Estonia accepts compliant …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by a Greek …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Estonia
typically takes around 2-4 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Regulations checked
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Before booking
Confirm microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport
Responsible: Greek official vet
2
21-day wait if primary; immediate if a current booster
Check rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: Greek official vet
3
Any time before travel
Obtain or update the EU pet passport
Responsible: Greek official vet
4
4-6 weeks before travel
Book Athens to Tallinn via Riga or Warsaw, confirming pet reservation
Responsible: Owner
5
Travel day. VTA spot checks at Tallinn Airport are occasional
Travel to Tallinn with the EU pet passport
Responsible: Owner
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
Required. ISO 11784/11785. Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination is recorded.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait before travel. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Greece and Estonia are both EU member states with a low rabies risk profile.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Estonia accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, issued by a Greek official vet and kept current.
Export permit
No export permit required for intra-EU movement.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued or updated by a Greek official vet. Greece and Estonia are both EU member states, so no additional export certificate is needed.
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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.
airBaltic via Riga
Connects Athens (ATH) to Tallinn (TLL) via Riga (RIX), airBaltic's home hub. A well-supported routing for both cabin and cargo pets.
Cargo and Cabin
LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw
ATH to Warsaw (WAW), then LOT's onward service to Tallinn. A reliable alternative when airBaltic's schedule doesn't fit.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs
What this route typically costs
EU pet passport issue or update: EUR 40-100
Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 30-80
Cabin pet fees Athens to Tallinn via hub: EUR 60-130
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 400-950 depending on carrier and routing
IATA travel crate, if needed: EUR 60-250
Total typical range: EUR 200-1,050 depending on pet size and airline choice
Critical points
There is no direct flight from Athens to Tallinn, so a connection through Riga or Warsaw is unavoidable regardless of pet size.
The microchip must be recorded in the EU pet passport before the rabies vaccination entry. This sequence is the most common error on EU pet passports.
Reserve cabin pet space on both legs of the connection at the time of booking, not at check-in.
Meeting Estonia's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into Estonia is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Advice worth following
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Both countries are EU member states, and intra-EU pet travel does not require a rabies titre test. A current rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport are sufficient.
No. airBaltic via Riga and LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw are the two practical connecting routes.
It remains valid, since the EU pet passport does not expire. What matters is that the rabies vaccination recorded inside it is current. A Greek vet can add a booster entry if it has lapsed.
No. VTA spot checks are occasional for intra-EU arrivals with compliant documentation. Carry the EU pet passport in case one occurs.
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