Pet Transport from Greece to Panama: 2026 Guide
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The journey from Greece to Panama for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Allow around 5-8 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
No rabies titre test is required. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.
The Greece to Panama process
Responsible: Vet in Greece.
Responsible: Vet in Greece.
Responsible: Vet in Greece.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: Authorised official veterinarian; Panama's embassy or consulate.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: Owner and MIDA officials at PTY.
Panama: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit chip. Must be in place before vaccinations are administered. Pets under 4 months old are not permitted entry. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Administered at least 30 days before entry into Panama. Must be current on arrival. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required from Greece. No rabies antibody titre test is required for companion pets from EU member states. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine. MIDA veterinarians inspect all pets and documentation at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) on arrival. A MIDA registration fee of approximately USD 20 is charged per pet. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal companion animals. |
| Health certificate | Required. Certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by Greek authorities, then legalised by Panama's diplomatic representation. Dogs must have current core vaccines: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus. Cats: rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, feline leukaemia. Antiparasitic treatment within 30 days, documented by a vet. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Greece. |
| Veterinary inspection | Clinical examination by an authorised official veterinarian within 10 days of departure. |
| Health certificate | Official health certificate for a non-EU destination, issued by an authorised official veterinarian and endorsed by the Directorate General of Veterinary Services. After endorsement, the certificate must be legalised by Panama's diplomatic representation before departure. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo ATH to PTY via a connecting hub: EUR 1,000-2,000 depending on crate size and season. |
| 2 | IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-350. |
| 3 | Official vet examination and endorsed certificate: EUR 80-180. |
| 4 | Panama diplomatic legalisation fee: confirm current amount when scheduling. |
| 5 | Core vaccines and antiparasitic treatment: EUR 60-150. |
| 6 | MIDA registration at PTY: approximately USD 20, payable on arrival. |
| 7 | Total typical range: EUR 1,300-3,100 over 5-8 weeks. |
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Airlines on this route
How Panama handles incoming pets
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.
Common questions
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