Pet Transport from Greece to Uruguay: 2026 Guide
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The journey from Greece to Uruguay for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This is a middle of the road route, and about 6-9 weeks of preparation usually covers it. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.
The Greece to Uruguay process
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: Vet in Greece.
Responsible: Authorised vet in Greece.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: Authorised official veterinarian in Greece.
Responsible: Owner and MGAP officials on arrival.
Uruguay: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Recommended and in practice expected. ISO 11784/11785 standard. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Must be current on arrival and documented on the health certificate. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Uruguay does not require a rabies antibody titre test for companion pets arriving from Greece or other EU member states. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant arrivals with correct documentation. |
| Import permit | Required. An import permit must be obtained from MGAP before travel. |
| Health certificate | Endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, documenting microchip (if present), current rabies vaccination, and for dogs, the praziquantel echinococcus treatment. |
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. Valid 10 days from issue. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo ATH to MVD 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 health certificate: EUR 80-180. |
| 4 | Praziquantel echinococcus treatment (dogs): EUR 15-40. |
| 5 | MGAP import permit: confirm current fee when applying. |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 1,400-3,100 over 6-9 weeks. |
Read before you book
Airlines on this route
The rules for bringing a pet into Uruguay
How to keep this move on track
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.
Common questions
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