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Pet Transport Greece to Latvia: 2026 Guide

Bringing your dog or cat from Greece to Latvia takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Expect about 2-4 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. There …

2-4 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
2-4 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
2 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785. Must be …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current. Primary vaccination: …
Rabies titre testNot required. Greece and Latvia are both …
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for fully …
Import permitNot required for companion pets moving …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by a Greek …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Latvia typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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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 Riga via a connecting hub, confirming pet reservation on both legs

Responsible: Owner

5
Travel day. PVD spot checks at Riga Airport are occasional
Travel to Riga 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 or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: at least 21 days must have passed before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Greece and Latvia are both EU member states with a low rabies risk profile.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for fully compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for companion pets moving between EU member states.
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 Latvia 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 a connecting hub
airBaltic serves Riga (RIX) as its own home hub, with connections from Athens (ATH) available through its own network or a partner airline, depending on the season.
Cabin and Cargo
Aegean Airlines via Central Europe
Aegean's own network covers the Athens leg to a major Central European hub, feeding onward services into Riga. Confirm live animal acceptance on the connecting carrier before booking.
Cargo Only
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 Riga via hub: EUR 65-140
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 450-1,000 depending on carrier and routing
IATA travel crate, if needed: EUR 60-250
Total typical range: EUR 220-1,100 depending on pet size and airline choice

Critical points

There is no direct flight from Athens to Riga, so a connection is required regardless of pet size.

The microchip must be recorded in the EU pet passport before the rabies vaccination entry.

Reserve cabin or cargo pet space on both legs of the connection at the time of booking, since availability isn't guaranteed at check-in.

What Latvia requires

The requirements for Latvia are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.

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. 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. Every routing from Athens to Riga involves at least one connection, whether through airBaltic’s own network or a partner carrier.
It remains valid, since the EU pet passport does not expire. What matters is that the rabies vaccination recorded inside it is current.
No. PVD spot checks are occasional for intra-EU arrivals with compliant documentation.
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