Lead time needed
22-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from India to Poland

Relocating a pet from India to Poland follows a clear path once you understand what Poland asks for. This route takes some organising, and roughly 22-28 weeks of preparation is about right. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. A rabies …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from India to Poland typically takes around 22-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The India to Poland import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step, before rabies vaccination
Implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Responsible: Vet in India

2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination (pet at least 12 weeks old)

Responsible: Vet in India

3
Blood drawn at least 21 days after vaccination. 90-day wait into Poland starts from blood draw date.
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: EU-approved laboratory

4
Counted from blood draw, not result date. Cannot be shortened.
90-day waiting period from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner

5
Documents submitted to AQCS at least 7 days before embarkation. Certificate endorsed within 10 days of Poland arrival.
Submit documentation to AQCS and obtain EU AHC endorsement

Responsible: Authorised vet and AQCS

6
Book early; confirm after titre test blood draw date is known
Book cargo from DEL to WAW (LOT direct or via hub)

Responsible: Owner or freight agent

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Poland

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must be implanted before or on the same day …
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after a first-time vaccination …
Rabies titre test
Required. India is not on the EU approved third-country list. FAVN or RNATT …
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant pets. GIW inspects at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
Import permit
No import permit required.
Health certificate
EU AHC (Annex IV for unlisted third countries), AQCS-endorsed. Valid 10 days. …
Export permit
No formal export permit required for companion animals. AQCS endorsement of the …
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: EUR 200-400
AQCS documentation and health certificate endorsement: INR …
Airline cargo DEL to WAW (LOT direct or via hub): EUR 850-2,300
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 70-280
Polish border inspection on arrival: EUR 100-250
IPATA agent fee (optional): EUR 350-750

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.

Poland requires a special permit for fighting breeds including Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier. Confirm breed status and obtain the permit before booking cargo.

LOT Cargo live animal acceptance must be confirmed directly at the time of booking. Not all LOT cargo shipments include live animals.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

LOT Polish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines operates direct flights from Delhi (DEL) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). LOT …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
DEL to Frankfurt (FRA) direct, then FRA to Warsaw (WAW) via Lufthansa or LOT. Live animals …
Cargo Only
Air India Cargo
Air India operates from Delhi (DEL) and other Indian airports to European destinations. …
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
DEL to Amsterdam (AMS) direct, then AMS to WAW via KLM or LOT. Confirm live animal …
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Poland

Poland has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

How to keep this move on track

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.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. India is not on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636. A FAVN or RNATT titre test at an EU-approved laboratory is required. The minimum result is 0.5 IU/ml, and a 90-day waiting period from the blood draw date must pass before the pet can enter Poland.
LOT Polish Airlines operates direct flights from Delhi (DEL) to Warsaw Chopin (WAW). LOT Cargo handles live animals on these services. This is the most direct routing from India to Poland, avoiding a hub connection. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance with LOT Cargo at the time of booking.
No. Poland does not require Echinococcus tapeworm treatment for dogs entering from India or any other third country. This is different from Norway and Finland, which do require tapeworm treatment.
Yes. Poland requires a special permit for dogs classified as fighting breeds under Polish domestic law. The list includes Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Tosa Inu, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, and others. A permit must be in place before import. Contact the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs.
No quarantine for fully compliant pets. The Main Veterinary Inspectorate (GIW) inspects at Warsaw Chopin Airport. If the microchip, vaccination, titre test result, 90-day wait, and AQCS-endorsed certificate are all in order, the pet is cleared without quarantine.
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  • LOT Polish Airlines
  • Lufthansa Cargo
  • Air India Cargo
  • KLM Cargo
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Lead time22-28 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines4
ServiceDoor to door
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