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Pet Transport from Latvia to Czech Republic

Moving a dog or cat from Latvia to the Czech Republic is an intra-EU relocation with relatively simple paperwork. Both countries are EU member states, and the EU pet passport …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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What's required
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current and at least 21 days …
Rabies titre testNot required. Latvia is an EU member …
QuarantineNo quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
As early as possible
Confirm microchip is ISO 11784/11785 compliant. Verify it was implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.

Responsible: Owner and vet

2
At least 21 days before travel
Ensure rabies vaccination is current and at least 21 days old if a primary course. Update if needed.

Responsible: Latvian vet

3
Before travel date
Obtain EU pet passport from a PVD-authorised official vet in Latvia.

Responsible: Official vet (pvd.gov.lv)

4
4-8 weeks before travel
Book airline and confirm pet policy. airBaltic offers direct or near-direct RIX-PRG service on this route.

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent

5
Day of travel
Present EU pet passport at Riga Airport and upon arrival at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG). Czech border control will verify the document.

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 or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current and at least 21 days old after a primary vaccination. Boosters within the valid period carry no additional wait. Source: SVA (State Veterinary Administration): svscr.cz.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Latvia is an EU member state and listed country for Czech Republic.
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals moving within the EU or to Switzerland.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in Latvia, authorised by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD, Food and Veterinary Service). The Czech Republic accepts the EU pet passport as the entry document.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

airBaltic
Direct Riga (RIX) to Prague (PRG) service on some schedules. airBaltic is based at RIX and operates this route with cabin and cargo options.
Cargo and Cabin
LOT Polish Airlines
Riga (RIX) via Warsaw (WAW) to Prague (PRG). Cargo available with live animal handling at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair
Some RIX-PRG service available. Cabin only. Does not carry cargo pets.
Cabin
Lufthansa
Riga (RIX) via Frankfurt (FRA) to Prague (PRG). Lufthansa Cargo handles live animals at FRA.
Cargo and Cabin
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from a PVD-authorised Latvian vet
Rabies vaccination update (if due): EUR 40-80
Airline cabin fee: EUR 50-120 per leg
Cargo option (RIX to PRG): EUR 300-700 depending on crate size and routing
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60-250
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 250-550

Critical points

The microchip must have been implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. If the chip was implanted after the vaccine was given, the vaccination may not be recognised by Czech authorities and the process must start again.

airBaltic offers direct flights on some RIX-PRG schedules, which is the simplest routing for cabin pets. Confirm direct service is available on your specific travel dates before booking.

Prague is a popular expat and relocation destination. Cargo space on peak dates (summer, school holiday periods) fills quickly. Book early.

The EU pet passport is the only document required for this intra-EU move. No additional export health certificate or import permit is needed.

What Czech Republic Requires for Pets Arriving from Latvia

The Czech Republic applies EU Regulation 576/2013 for non-commercial pet movements. Dogs, cats, and ferrets arriving from Latvia need a valid EU pet passport, an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip that was implanted before or on the date of the first rabies vaccination, and a rabies vaccination that is both current and at least 21 days old following a primary course. Boosters given within the valid period of a previous vaccination carry no additional waiting period. No titre test is required, as Latvia is a listed EU member state. The SVA (Statni veterinarni sprava, svscr.cz) manages pet import rules and border veterinary checks at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG).

Flying from Riga to Prague with a Pet

airBaltic, based at Riga International Airport (RIX), operates direct or near-direct service to Prague (PRG) on some schedules, making this one of the more convenient Baltic-to-Central-Europe pet routes. A direct flight removes the complexity of a hub connection for cabin pets and keeps the journey shorter. LOT Polish Airlines via Warsaw is a reliable alternative with cargo capacity at Warsaw Chopin Airport. Lufthansa via Frankfurt is the strongest cargo option if your pet is travelling as accompanied baggage or unaccompanied freight. Ryanair operates some RIX-PRG routes at lower fares but is cabin only. Prague has a busy international expat community and a good network of local vets familiar with the EU pet passport system for newly arrived pets.
FAQ

Common questions

airBaltic operates direct flights on some Riga (RIX) to Prague (PRG) schedules, and cabin pets are permitted on their services (subject to size limits, typically under 8 kg including carrier). Check the specific dates when booking, as direct service frequency varies by season.
No. Czech regulations require the microchip to be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination. If the chip was implanted after the vaccine, the vaccination record is not counted. Your dog would need to be re-vaccinated (with the chip already in place) and wait 21 days before travelling. Check the order of entries in your EU pet passport to confirm compliance before booking travel.
No. For a non-commercial pet movement from Latvia to Czech Republic, the EU pet passport is the only required document. No export health certificate, no import permit, and no titre test are needed for this intra-EU route.
Border veterinary officers at PRG will ask to see your EU pet passport and scan your pet’s microchip. They check that the chip number matches the passport, that the rabies vaccination is current and was recorded after the chip was implanted, and that the passport was issued by an authorised vet. For compliant pets, this is a routine check rather than a detailed inspection.
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