Bringing your dog or cat from Ireland to Latvia takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Expect about 2-4 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. No …
Rabies titre testNot required. Ireland and Latvia are …
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for fully …
Import permitNot required for companion pets moving …
Health certificateEU pet passport, issued by an Irish …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Ireland to Latvia
typically takes around 2-4 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Regulations checked
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Before booking
Confirm microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
2
21-day wait if primary; immediate if a current booster
Check rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
3
Any time before travel
Obtain or update the EU pet passport
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
4
4-6 weeks before travel
Book Dublin to Riga, direct with airBaltic or via a connecting hub
Responsible: Owner
5
Travel day. PVD spot checks at Riga Airport are occasional
Travel to Riga with the EU pet passport
Responsible: Owner
Checklist
What your pet needs
Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785. Must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: at least 21 days must have passed before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Ireland and Latvia are both EU member states with a low rabies risk profile.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for fully compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for companion pets moving between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, issued by an Irish DAFM-authorised vet and kept current.
Export permit
No export permit required for intra-EU movement.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued or updated by a DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian. Ireland and Latvia are both EU member states, so no additional export certificate is needed.
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Airlines
Carriers on this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.
airBaltic
Connects Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX), its own home hub, on select schedules, keeping the pet on one carrier's network for the full journey.
Cabin and Cargo
Aer Lingus via a connecting hub
A fallback option through a major European hub when airBaltic's direct schedule doesn't suit. Confirm live animal acceptance on the connecting leg before booking.
Cargo Only
Costs
What this route typically costs
EU pet passport issue or update: EUR 40-100
Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 30-80
Cabin pet fees Dublin to Riga: EUR 55-120
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 400-950 depending on carrier and routing
IATA travel crate, if needed: EUR 60-250
Total typical range: EUR 200-1,050 depending on pet size and airline choice
Critical points
airBaltic's Dublin-Riga service does not run on every day of the week. Check current schedules before committing to a travel date.
The microchip must be recorded in the EU pet passport before the rabies vaccination entry.
This is another route in this build where Ireland's own dog tapeworm rule is irrelevant, since it applies to arrivals into Ireland, not departures.
What Latvia requires
Bringing a pet into Latvia is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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
No. Both countries are EU member states, and intra-EU pet travel does not require a rabies titre test. A current rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport are sufficient.
No. That rule applies to dogs entering Ireland, not to pets leaving it, so it plays no part in a Dublin-to-Riga move.
airBaltic operates Dublin to Riga on select schedules, its own home hub. Check current availability for your travel dates.
No. PVD spot checks are occasional for intra-EU arrivals with compliant documentation.
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