In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Italy
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Bringing your dog or cat from Greece to Italy takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Expect about 4-6 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
Step by step
The Greece to Italy process
1
Before any vaccinations. This is the foundation of the EU Pet Passport.
Ensure microchip is ISO 11784/11785 compliant and registered
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
After microchip. Valid from 21 days after first dose. Annual boosters maintain continuous validity.
Rabies vaccination (if not current)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
Issued by an authorised vet in Greece. Only EU-registered vets can issue these.
Obtain or update EU Pet Passport
Responsible: Authorised veterinarian (Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food)
4
As early as possible. Cabin pet spaces are often limited to 1-2 per flight.
Book flight and confirm pet acceptance
Responsible: You
5
Arrive with enough time for check-in and security. Keep passport in your carry-on.
Travel day: present EU Pet Passport at check-in
Responsible: You
Checklist
Italy: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be readable and recorded in the EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Must be current and recorded in the EU Pet Passport. Initial vaccination valid from 21 days after administration.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU movement from Greece.
Quarantine
No quarantine required for EU to EU travel with compliant documentation.
Import permit
Not required for intra-EU movement.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport. No separate health certificate needed for intra-EU movement. Italy follows EU Regulation 2019/2035 for companion animal movement.
EU Pet Passport serves as the travel document for intra-EU movement. Must be issued or updated by a government-authorised veterinarian in Greece.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
Airline pet fee (cabin or cargo, varies by carrier)
2
IATA-compliant carrier or crate if travelling cargo
3
Veterinary fee for EU Pet Passport update (if vaccinations need updating)
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ EU Pet Passport must show an unbroken vaccination history. A lapse in rabies boosters means waiting for a new 21-day validity period before travel is permitted.
⚠ Not all airlines on this route accept pets. Ryanair does not. Check per carrier before booking.
⚠ Source: EU Regulation 2019/2035 on the non-commercial movement of companion animals.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Aegean Airlines
Pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier) on most routes. Cargo available for larger pets. Book early as cabin pet space is limited per flight.
Cabin and Cargo
ITA Airways
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 10kg including carrier). Cargo available for larger dogs. Brachycephalic breeds subject to additional restrictions.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
Ryanair does not accept pets in cabin or hold. Not suitable for pet transport on this route.
No Pets
Vueling
Cabin pets accepted (up to 10kg with carrier). Cargo via partner handlers. Check breed restrictions before booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Lufthansa
Small pets in cabin (up to 8kg with carrier). Larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Cabin and Cargo
What Italy requires
Bringing a pet into Italy is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
FAQ
Common questions
No. For travel between two EU countries, an EU Pet Passport is the only document required. It replaces health certificates for intra-EU movement. Your passport must show a current rabies vaccination and valid microchip.
No quarantine required. Both countries are EU members and the free movement of companion animals between them is governed by EU Regulation 2019/2035, which does not require quarantine for compliant pets.
Not immediately. You will need a booster vaccination and then wait 21 days before travel is allowed. Update the EU Pet Passport with the new vaccination record before you fly.
Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways both accept pets in cabin for small dogs and cats. Lufthansa and Vueling are further options. Ryanair does not accept any pets. Always confirm pet acceptance with the airline before booking.
Airline guides
Aegean Airlines
ITA Airways
Ryanair
Vueling
Lufthansa
Breed guides
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