In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Italy to Greece
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Bringing your dog or cat from Italy to Greece takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 4-6 weeks to be comfortable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
Step by step
The Italy to Greece process
1
Before any vaccination records are created.
Confirm microchip is ISO compliant and recorded in EU Pet Passport
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
If lapsed, revaccinate and wait 21 days before travel.
Check rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
2-3 weeks before travel. Italian authorised vet only.
EU Pet Passport review with authorised vet
Responsible: Authorised veterinarian (Italian Ministry of Health)
4
As early as possible. Aegean and ITA both limit cabin pets per flight.
Book airline and confirm cabin pet space
Responsible: You
5
Check-in with enough time. Greek customs may inspect on arrival.
Travel day: EU Pet Passport in hand baggage
Responsible: You
Checklist
Greece: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Recorded in EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. Recorded in EU Pet Passport.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU travel.
Quarantine
No quarantine for EU to EU movement with valid documents.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport only. Greece enforces EU Regulation 2019/2035 for companion animal arrivals from EU member states.
EU Pet Passport covers this intra-EU movement. Issued by an authorised vet under the Italian Ministry of Health.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
Airline cabin pet fee (typically 30-60 EUR on European routes)
2
Soft-sided IATA-compliant carrier for cabin travel
3
Veterinary fee if passport update is required
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Both Ryanair and easyJet operate this route but neither accepts pets. Check carrier policy before booking flights.
⚠ Cabin pet spaces are limited. Do not assume availability. Book and confirm in writing.
⚠ Source: EU Regulation 2019/2035; Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
ITA Airways
Cabin pets (up to 10kg including carrier). Direct flights from Rome and Milan to Athens and Thessaloniki. Cargo available for larger pets. Brachycephalic breeds require additional check before booking.
Cabin and Cargo
Aegean Airlines
Cabin pets (up to 8kg including carrier). Direct services between Italian cities and Athens. Aegean has a straightforward cabin pet process for compliant small pets.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
No pets accepted in cabin or hold on any route. Not suitable.
No Pets
Vueling
Cabin pets (up to 10kg with carrier) on European routes. May route via Barcelona. Check Italy-Greece availability.
Cabin and Cargo
easyJet
easyJet does not accept pets in cabin or hold. Not suitable for this route.
No Pets
Greece entry requirements at a glance
Bringing a pet into Greece 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. The EU Pet Passport is the only required document for intra-EU movement. Make sure it shows a current rabies vaccination and a valid microchip record. No import permit or separate health certificate is needed.
Yes, on ITA Airways and Aegean Airlines, provided your cat plus carrier weighs under 10kg (ITA) or 8kg (Aegean). Ryanair and easyJet do not accept pets at all.
No. For EU-to-EU travel with a valid EU Pet Passport, no quarantine is required in Greece.
It remains valid across all EU member states. A passport issued in France, Spain, or any other EU country is accepted in Greece without any conversion or reissuance.
Airline guides
ITA Airways
Aegean Airlines
Ryanair
Vueling
easyJet
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