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Greece
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Malaysia
Pet Transport Greece to Malaysia: DVS Permit, FAVN Test, 3-Month Wait and Quarantine
20-28 weeks
Typical preparation
14 days
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Malaysia
typically takes around 20-28 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Overview
Taking your dog or cat from Greece to Malaysia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect around 20-28 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. Your pet will spend 14 days in quarantine after landing.
A rabies titre test is part of the process, and its waiting period drives the whole timeline. Everything you need, from documents to carriers, is broken down below.
Step by step
The Greece to Malaysia process
1
Start early. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for permit processing.
Apply for DVS import permit
Responsible: Owner or agent
2
Before rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet
3
After microchip. Pet must be minimum 16 weeks old. Allow 30 days before titre test.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
4
Blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination. DVS-approved laboratory.
FAVN titre test
Responsible: DVS-approved laboratory
5
From the titre test result confirmation date.
3-month waiting period
Responsible: Owner to track
6
Health certificate endorsed by YPEN within validity period before departure.
Book cargo and endorsed health certificate
Responsible: Official vet, YPEN
7
Before departure. Book DVS quarantine facility for 14 days from arrival.
Arrange quarantine facility at KUL
Responsible: Owner or agent
8
On arrival. Pet transferred to DVS quarantine facility.
Arrival at KUL and 14-day quarantine
Responsible: DVS
Checklist
Malaysia: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Implanted before rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 16 weeks at time of vaccination. At least 30 days before the FAVN titre test blood draw. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test at a DVS-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. A 3-month (90-day) waiting period from the titre test result before entry (December 2024 DVS policy update). |
| Quarantine | Required. 14 days at a DVS-designated quarantine facility at the owner's expense (December 2024 update, reduced from 30 days for non-scheduled countries in some cases). Confirm current duration with DVS at time of permit application. |
| Import permit | Required. DVS (Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia) import permit. Apply through DVS district offices or the Animal Passport portal before travel. |
| Health certificate | Health certificate issued by official vet and endorsed by Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Valid as specified in the DVS import permit. |
Leaving Greece
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit for personal pet dogs and cats from Greece. The YPEN-endorsed health certificate covers export documentation. |
| Health certificate | EU-format health certificate issued by an official veterinarian and endorsed by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPEN). |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | DVS import permit fee |
| 2 | FAVN titre test at DVS-approved laboratory: EUR 80 to EUR 200 |
| 3 | Vaccinations and health certificate: EUR 100 to EUR 300 |
| 4 | YPEN endorsement: EUR 50 to EUR 150 |
| 5 | IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100 to EUR 500 |
| 6 | Cargo airline fees (ATH to KUL): EUR 900 to EUR 2,800 |
| 7 | 14-day quarantine facility costs at KUL: confirm with DVS |
| 8 | Pet transport agent fee: EUR 400 to EUR 1,400 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The 3-month waiting period from the titre test result is mandatory (DVS December 2024 update). Travel before this period is complete will be refused.
⚠ 14-day quarantine applies on arrival in Malaysia. There are no exceptions.
⚠ The DVS import permit must be obtained before booking travel. Start the application process first.
⚠ The minimum age for vaccination is 16 weeks for Malaysia. Do not vaccinate before this age.
⚠ DVS regulations were updated in December 2024. Confirm current quarantine duration and titre test waiting period with DVS or your agent before relying on this information.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Malaysia Airlines Cargo
Athens (ATH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) via connecting hub. Malaysia Airlines Cargo accepts pets.
Qatar Airways Cargo
ATH via Doha (DOH) to KUL. Qatar Airways Cargo accepts pets.
Singapore Airlines Cargo
ATH via Singapore (SIN) to KUL. Singapore Airlines Cargo accepts pets.
What Malaysia requires
The requirements for Malaysia are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Malaysia requires a quarantine period for pets from non-scheduled countries, including EU member states like Greece. As of the December 2024 DVS update, the quarantine is 14 days at a DVS-designated facility at the owner’s expense. This cannot be waived. Additionally, a 3-month waiting period from the FAVN titre test result applies before travel.
DVS classifies countries into scheduled (low-risk, with simplified import requirements) and non-scheduled (requiring FAVN titre test, waiting period, and quarantine). Greece is a non-scheduled country under the DVS system. Most EU countries are non-scheduled. Scheduled countries typically include Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and some other low-rabies-risk nations.
No. Quarantine must be carried out at a DVS-designated quarantine facility, not a private clinic. DVS specifies the approved facilities, and they are located at or near the major international airports. Confirm the current approved facilities with DVS or your agent before booking.
Yes. Both dogs and cats are subject to the FAVN titre test, 3-month wait, DVS import permit, and 14-day quarantine. The minimum age for vaccination applies to both (16 weeks). Check with DVS for any species-specific variations in the current permit requirements.
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