Taking your dog or cat from Ireland to Lithuania comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 2-4 weeks to be …
Rabies titre testNot required. Ireland and Lithuania are …
QuarantineNo quarantine. Lithuania accepts …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport, current and issued by …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Ireland to Lithuania
typically takes around 2-4 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Before booking
Verify ISO 15-digit microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
2
Primary: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait
Confirm rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
3
Any time before travel
Obtain or update EU pet passport
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian
4
4-6 weeks before travel
Book Dublin to Vilnius via Riga or Warsaw, confirming pet reservation on both legs
Responsible: Owner
5
Travel day. VMVT spot checks at Vilnius Airport are occasional
Travel to Vilnius with 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 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Ireland and Lithuania are both EU member states.
Quarantine
No quarantine. Lithuania accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport, current and issued by an Irish DAFM-authorised vet.
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 Lithuania 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 via Riga
Dublin (DUB) to Riga (RIX), airBaltic's home hub, then a short onward hop to Vilnius (VNO).
Cargo and Cabin
LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw
DUB to Warsaw (WAW), then LOT's direct service to Vilnius. A reliable alternative when airBaltic's schedule doesn't fit.
Cargo and Cabin
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 Vilnius via hub: EUR 60-130
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 450-1,000 depending on carrier and routing
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total typical range: EUR 220-1,100 depending on pet size and airline choice
Critical points
There is no direct flight from Dublin to Vilnius, so pet space must be reserved on both legs of whichever connection you book.
The microchip must be recorded in the EU pet passport before the rabies vaccination entry.
Ireland's own dog tapeworm rule is irrelevant on this leg, since it governs arrivals into Ireland, not departures.
Lithuania entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Lithuania are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Getting the details right
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.
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.
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-Vilnius move.
No. airBaltic via Riga and LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw are the two practical connecting routes.
Lithuania maintains domestic legislation covering certain breeds classed as potentially dangerous. This applies regardless of EU origin country. Contact VMVT before travel if your dog could be affected.
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