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Pet Transport Italy to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from Italy to Lithuania comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect about 1-3 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. There is no …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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Lead time needed
1-3 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
4 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip …
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required. …
Rabies titre testNot required. Italy and Lithuania are …
QuarantineNot required for compliant arrivals from …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from Italy to Lithuania typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before other preparations.
Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: Italian official vet

2
First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster: no wait.
EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Veterinario ufficiale in Italy

3
4-6 weeks before. Confirm pet policy on all segments.
Book cabin or cargo on Italy-Vilnius route

Responsible: Owner or agent

4
Via WAW: approximately 5-6 hours total. Via FRA: approximately 5-7 hours.
Travel day: Rome or Milan to Vilnius via Warsaw or Frankfurt

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
ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Italy and Lithuania are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test needed.
Quarantine
Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Lithuania.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a veterinario ufficiale in Italy. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No additional export health certificate needed for intra-EU movements.
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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.

LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw
LOT Polish Airlines connects Rome FCO and Milan MXP to Warsaw (WAW), with regular WAW to Vilnius (VNO) services. LOT accepts cabin pets on European routes. Warsaw Chopin Airport is a practical Baltic hub. Cabin and cargo available.
Cargo and Cabin
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Lufthansa connects Italian airports to Frankfurt (FRA) with connections to Vilnius. Frankfurt Animal Lounge at FRA handles live animal cargo. A reliable cargo option for large dogs.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair (cabin only)
Ryanair operates some Italy-Vilnius routes seasonally from secondary Italian airports. Cabin pets only. No cargo or hold service. Suitable for small dogs and cats.
Cabin Only
KLM via Amsterdam
Connections from Italian airports to Amsterdam (AMS) with KLM direct AMS to Vilnius (VNO). Cabin pets and live animal cargo available via KLM.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from Italian official vet
Cabin pet fee Italy to Vilnius (two legs): EUR 80-200
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 450-1,200
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total for small cabin pet: EUR 130-300
Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 650-1,600

Critical points

Lithuania requires muzzling and lead control in public for certain breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and their crossbreeds. Contact SFVS at vmvt.lt before travelling with listed breeds.

Vilnius Airport (VNO) has limited live animal cargo capacity. Confirm availability with the airline before booking, particularly for large dogs.

Ryanair routes from Italy to Vilnius are seasonal and cabin-only. Not suitable for medium or large dogs.

Italian EU pet passports must be signed by a veterinario ufficiale with official authorisation.

What Lithuania requires

The requirements for Lithuania are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.

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, beyond the EU pet passport. Both Italy and Lithuania are EU member states. A valid EU pet passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination is the only document needed. No titre test, no import permit, no quarantine. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Lithuania does not have an outright breed ban. However, certain breeds must be muzzled and on a lead in public: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. Check vmvt.lt for the current list.
LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw (WAW) is the recommended option. LOT accepts cargo pets on its routes and the FCO-WAW-VNO connection is well-established. Lufthansa via Frankfurt is an alternative with access to the Frankfurt Animal Lounge for live animal cargo.
No. Lithuania and Italy are both in the EU. No quarantine is imposed on intra-EU pet movements with a valid EU pet passport. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013, SFVS guidance.
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  • Lufthansa via Frankfurt
  • Ryanair (cabin only)
  • KLM via Amsterdam
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