Taking your dog or cat from Ireland to Slovenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 2-4 weeks to be …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. At least 21 days since primary …
Rabies titre testNot required. Ireland and Slovenia are …
QuarantineNo quarantine.
Import permitNot required.
Health certificateEU pet passport.
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Ireland to Slovenia
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
At least 21 days since primary vaccination
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 Ljubljana via Frankfurt or Munich, confirming pet reservation on both legs
Responsible: Owner
5
Travel day. UVHVVR spot checks at Ljubljana Airport are occasional
Travel to Ljubljana 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. Implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days since primary vaccination. Current.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Ireland and Slovenia are both EU member states.
Quarantine
No quarantine.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU pet passport.
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 Slovenia 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.
Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich
DUB to Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC), then onward to Ljubljana (LJU). Munich's onward leg is typically the shorter of the two regional connections.
Cabin and Cargo
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus covers the Dublin departure well, feeding into Lufthansa's German hub network for the onward Ljubljana connection.
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 Ljubljana via hub: EUR 70-150
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 500-1,100 depending on carrier and routing
IATA travel crate, if needed: EUR 60-250
Total typical range: EUR 250-1,200 depending on pet size and airline choice
Critical points
There is no direct flight from Dublin to Ljubljana, so build extra transit time into the schedule for whichever German hub 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.
Slovenia entry requirements at a glance
Bringing a pet into Slovenia is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
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.
No. That rule applies to dogs entering Ireland, not to pets leaving it, so it plays no part in a Dublin-to-Ljubljana move.
No. Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich is the practical routing, with Munich typically offering the shorter onward connection.
No. UVHVVR spot checks are occasional for intra-EU arrivals with compliant documentation.
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