In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Netherlands
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
Planning a pet relocation from Greece to Netherlands is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow around 4-6 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with stricter destinations. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
Step by step
The Greece to Netherlands process
1
Check before anything else. Must be in place before vaccinations.
Confirm microchip is ISO 11784/11785 compliant
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
If lapsed, revaccinate and wait 21 days before travel.
Ensure rabies vaccination is current in EU Pet Passport
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
2-3 weeks before travel. Authorised vet to review.
Check EU Pet Passport is complete and up to date
Responsible: Authorised veterinarian
4
As early as possible. Cabin spaces fill quickly on popular routes.
Book airline and confirm pet cabin space
Responsible: You
5
Carry-on bag. NVWA may check on arrival.
Travel day: keep EU Pet Passport accessible throughout journey
Responsible: You
Checklist
Netherlands: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Recorded in EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. Recorded in EU Pet Passport. Valid from 21 days after first vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU movement from Greece.
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant EU to EU movement.
Import permit
Not required. Intra-EU movement governed by EU Regulation 2019/2035.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport only. Netherlands NVWA (Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority) enforces EU companion animal rules.
EU Pet Passport serves as the travel document for intra-EU movement. Issued by an authorised vet under the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
Airline cabin pet fee (varies by carrier, typically 30-60 EUR)
2
Soft-sided IATA-compliant carrier for cabin travel
3
Veterinary fee if vaccination booster is needed
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Rabies vaccination lapse requires a 21-day wait after revaccination before travel is permitted.
⚠ EU Pet Passport must be issued in Greece by an EU-authorised vet, not a standard printed version.
⚠ Source: EU Regulation 2019/2035 (non-commercial movement of companion animals), NVWA Netherlands.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
KLM
Small pets (up to 8kg including carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo via KLM Cargo with temperature controls. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo. Early booking essential.
Cabin and Cargo
Transavia
Cabin pets accepted on selected routes (up to 8kg with carrier). Check route-specific availability. No hold pets on most Transavia routes.
Cabin and Cargo
Aegean Airlines
Pets in cabin (up to 8kg with carrier) on most European routes. Cargo available for larger pets. Confirm pet acceptance per route.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
No pets accepted in cabin or hold. Not suitable for this route.
No Pets
Vueling
Cabin pets accepted (up to 10kg with carrier). Cargo via partner handlers. Check availability on specific Greece-Netherlands routing.
Cabin and Cargo
How Netherlands handles incoming pets
Netherlands keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.
What experienced owners do
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.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. KLM, Aegean, and Transavia all accept cats in the cabin on this route, provided the carrier plus cat weighs under 8kg. Book the pet space when you book your ticket as cabin space is limited per flight.
No. For intra-EU travel with a valid EU Pet Passport, microchip, and current rabies vaccination, quarantine is not required. The Netherlands applies EU Regulation 2019/2035.
No separate health certificate is needed. The EU Pet Passport covers all documentation requirements for movement between EU member states.
Check the expiry date in your pet’s EU Pet Passport. If it has passed, take your pet to an authorised vet for a booster and wait 21 days before travelling. Keep a note of this date well ahead of any planned move.
Airline guides
KLM
Transavia
Aegean Airlines
Ryanair
Vueling
Breed guides
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