Pet Transport from India to Austria
India is not on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636. Moving a pet from India to Austria therefore requires a FAVN rabies antibody titre test and a 90-day waiting period from the blood draw date before entry is …
The India to Austria import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in India
Responsible: Vet in India
Responsible: EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Authorised vet and AQCS
Responsible: Owner or freight agent
What your pet needs to enter Austria
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The 90-day waiting period runs from the titre test blood draw date, not the date the result arrives. Calculate the earliest permitted entry date from the blood draw date before booking flights.
Austrian Airlines operates the most direct DEL-VIE cargo service. Confirm Austrian Cargo live animal acceptance at the time of booking, as cargo acceptance depends on aircraft configuration and season.
Austria has no federal breed ban but each of the nine Bundeslaender has its own restricted breed list. Research the specific state you are relocating to before booking.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What paperwork does a pet from India need to enter Austria?
Austria follows EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636 as an EU member. India is not on the EU approved list, so the full unlisted-country process applies.
The sequence is: ISO 11784/11785 microchip first (before any rabies vaccination), then rabies vaccination (minimum 21 days before blood draw), then FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory (blood drawn at least 21 days after vaccination, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml), then the 90-day waiting period counted from the blood draw date. After the wait, AQCS endorses an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC, Annex IV for unlisted countries). Documentation must be submitted to AQCS at least seven days before embarkation, and the certificate is valid for 10 days. No import permit is required, and there is no quarantine on arrival.
Austria does not require Echinococcus tapeworm treatment for dogs from any third country. There is no federal breed ban in Austria, though individual Bundeslaender impose their own restrictions on certain breeds. Check the rules for the specific Austrian state you are moving to before booking.
Which airlines carry pets from India to Austria?
Austrian Airlines operates a direct service from Delhi (DEL) to Vienna Schwechat (VIE). Austrian Cargo, part of the Lufthansa Group, handles live animals on these flights. This direct routing is the most efficient option from India to Austria, avoiding a hub connection. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance with Austrian Cargo at the time of booking.
If Austrian Cargo space is unavailable, Lufthansa Cargo flies DEL to Frankfurt (FRA) with Lufthansa or Austrian Airlines connections to VIE. KLM Cargo covers DEL to Amsterdam (AMS) with onward AMS-VIE connections. Air India Cargo connects from Indian airports via European hubs.
How long does the India to Austria process take, and what does it cost?
Allow five to six months from start to travel day. The 90-day wait from the titre test blood draw is the fixed constraint. Add the 21-day gap between vaccination and blood draw, and the seven-day AQCS lead time. Book flights only after you have a confirmed blood draw date and can calculate the exact earliest permitted entry date.
Costs typically run from EUR 1,400 to EUR 3,500. The FAVN titre test costs EUR 200 to EUR 400. AQCS documentation adds INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 (roughly EUR 55 to EUR 165). Cargo from DEL to VIE costs EUR 900 to EUR 2,500, with the Austrian Airlines direct option potentially reducing transit costs. Austrian border inspection runs EUR 100 to EUR 250. An IPATA agent adds EUR 350 to EUR 750.