Pet Transport Greece to Lebanon: 2026 Guide

Bringing your dog or cat from Greece to Lebanon takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Expect about 10-12 weeks. Nothing here is unusually complex, but the deadlines matter. …

Get your free quote →

10-12

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

Medium

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

10-12 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Medium

Airlines

2 carriers on this route

Start my quote

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Lebanon typically takes around 10-12 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Regulations checked July 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Greece to Lebanon import process

10-12 weeks before travel. Allow extra time due to Lebanese administrative processes.

Apply for import permit from Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture

Responsible: Owner or agent

Ahead of the health certificate appointment

Confirm microchip and current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Greek vet

Within 10 days of travel

EU export health certificate issued and endorsed

Responsible: Greek vet, then Directorate General of Veterinary Services

6-8 weeks before travel

Book direct cargo, Athens to Beirut

Responsible: Owner or agent

ATH to BEY direct is under 2 hours flight time

Travel day: Ministry of Agriculture inspection at BEY

Responsible: Airline cargo, then Ministry of Agriculture on arrival

Requirements

Lebanon entry requirements

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

Microchip

Microchip required.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required.

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Import permit

Required from the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture (agriculture.gov.lb), applied for in advance of travel.

Health certificate

EU export health certificate from Greece, endorsed by the Directorate General of Veterinary Services.

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 under the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, reformatted to Lebanon's required standard. Issued within 10 days of travel.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Greek vet examination and certificate endorsement: EUR 60-150

Lebanese import permit fee: confirm with agriculture.gov.lb

Cargo ATH to BEY, direct: EUR 400-1,100 depending on pet size

IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 70-280

Pet transport agent, recommended given Lebanese administrative complexity: EUR 300-700

Total typical range: EUR 900-2,800 over 8-12 weeks

Critical points

Lebanese administrative processing for the import permit can be slower than the stated timeline suggests. Start the application 10-12 weeks ahead and follow up regularly with agriculture.gov.lb.

A direct flight shortens the physical journey but does not shorten the permit process. Do not book the flight before the import permit is confirmed.

Beirut Airport has experienced periods of disruption. Build contingency time into travel planning.

Confirm live animal cargo acceptance with your chosen airline in writing before finalising the booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Aegean Airlines	Direct Athens (ATH) to Beirut (BEY). Aegean, Greece's national carrier, operates a regular non-stop service on this route, making it the most direct option in this entire series of routes.	Cargo Only
Middle East Airlines	Direct ATH to BEY. Lebanon's national carrier also serves this route non-stop and has strong experience handling live animal cargo into its home airport.	Cargo Only

What Lebanon requires

The path into Lebanon is straightforward to follow once you know the steps. Give the time-sensitive items priority and check the details below.

Avoiding the common mistakes

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.

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

FAQ

Common questions about this route

Yes. Both Aegean Airlines and Middle East Airlines operate a non-stop Athens (ATH) to Beirut (BEY) service, making this one of the most direct routes in this series.

It varies and can be unpredictable. Allow at least 10-12 weeks and follow up regularly with the Ministry of Agriculture at agriculture.gov.lb.

No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. The Ministry of Agriculture carries out an inspection at Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport, and pets with correct documentation are cleared without quarantine.

No titre test is currently specified in Lebanon’s standard import requirements from Greece. The core requirements are a Ministry of Agriculture import permit, current rabies vaccination, microchip, and an endorsed EU export health certificate.

Airline guides

Aegean Airlines
Middle East Airlines

Breed guides

Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.

Browse all breed guides →

Move your pet
to Lebanon.

Get a free, fully itemised quote for this route. We map the complete preparation timeline and costs. No commitment required.

Get my free quote