Pet Transport from Japan to Hungary
Japan is on the EU approved third-country list under EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636, meaning pets from Japan do not require a FAVN titre test or titre-related waiting period to enter Hungary. The route operates via Frankfurt to Budapest Liszt Ferenc …
The Japan to Hungary import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Vet in Japan
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: AQS-registered vet and AQS
Responsible: Owner or freight forwarder
What your pet needs to enter Hungary
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Hungary restricts certain breeds. Confirm your dog is not on the restricted list before booking cargo.
The AQS examination must occur at a designated Animal Quarantine Station. Book slots well in advance.
Wizz Air and Ryanair operate from Budapest but do not accept cargo pets. Cargo from Japan must route via Lufthansa or similar full-service carrier.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
What does a pet from Japan need to enter Hungary?
Hungary follows EU Implementing Regulation 2026/636 as an EU member. Japan’s approved status means no titre test and no titre-related waiting period. The core documents are an ISO 11784/11785 microchip (implanted before the first rabies vaccination), a current rabies vaccination with a 21-day post-primary wait, and an EU-format Animal Health Certificate (AHC, Annex I) endorsed by Japan’s AQS at a designated Animal Quarantine Station. The certificate is valid for 10 days.
Hungary restricts certain breeds including Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and others under its animal protection legislation. Restricted breeds require a special permit and must meet additional conditions. If your dog is a restricted breed, contact NEBIH before making any bookings.
Which airlines carry pets from Japan to Hungary?
There are no direct flights from Japan to Budapest. The standard routing is via Frankfurt (FRA) on Lufthansa Cargo for the long-haul NRT-FRA segment, with a Lufthansa connection to Budapest Liszt Ferenc (BUD). ANA Cargo also operates NRT-FRA with onward connections to BUD. Finnair via Helsinki (HEL) is an alternative with connection to BUD from HEL.
Note that budget carriers operating from Budapest (Wizz Air, Ryanair) do not accept live animal cargo. All cargo from Japan to Hungary must route via a full-service carrier network.