In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Latvia to Georgia
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
Getting a pet from Latvia to Georgia is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. Allow around 4-6 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with stricter destinations. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. Start with the step by step process below and build your plan from there.
Step by step
The Latvia to Georgia process
1
First. Not required by Georgia, but strongly recommended and needed for any future EU return.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) confirmed or implanted
Responsible: Latvian vet
2
Review records. Ensure the vaccination is within its valid period for the intended travel date.
Rabies vaccination confirmed current
Responsible: Latvian vet
3
4-6 weeks ahead. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance through to TBS.
Book live cargo from Riga to Tbilisi
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
4
Within 10 days of travel. PVD-authorised official vet issues the certificate; PVD endorses it.
PVD-endorsed export health certificate
Responsible: PVD-authorised official vet + PVD
5
Travel day. Journey from Riga to Tbilisi via IST is typically 7-12 hours.
Travel to Tbilisi
Responsible: Airline + owner
Checklist
Georgia: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip strongly recommended. Georgia follows international veterinary standards.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current rabies vaccination from a licensed vet, within its valid period at the time of entry. Source: National Food Agency of Georgia (NFA), nfa.gov.ge.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Georgia does not require a titre test for pets from EU member states such as Latvia.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS).
Import permit
Not required for personal companion pets.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from the Latvian competent authority (PVD), issued close to travel date.
No export permit required for companion pets leaving Latvia for personal relocation.
Health certificate
An official export health certificate from an authorised official veterinarian, endorsed by the Partikas un veterinarais dienests (PVD, Food and Veterinary Service of Latvia), is required. The EU pet passport is not valid for Georgia. Certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
PVD-endorsed export health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 80-220
2
Live cargo RIX to TBS via hub: EUR 500-1,300 depending on routing and crate size
⚠ The EU pet passport is not valid at Georgian entry. The PVD-endorsed export health certificate is what the NFA border vet checks on arrival.
⚠ Georgia the country and Georgia the US state have completely different rules. This guide covers the Republic of Georgia (capital: Tbilisi) in the South Caucasus.
⚠ Summer heat restrictions can affect live cargo at Istanbul Ataturk. If travelling between June and September, check carrier temperature embargo policies before committing to the IST routing.
⚠ Confirm with the NFA or your transport agent whether Georgia has any specific certificate format requirements before the Latvian vet drafts the export document.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines
RIX to Istanbul Ataturk (IST) via a connection, then IST to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Turkish Airlines Cargo is the most practical option for Riga-to-Tbilisi pet cargo. The IST to TBS sector is a short Caucasus hop. Confirm live animal acceptance on all legs.
Cargo Only
airBaltic
Riga (RIX) is airBaltic's hub. airBaltic connects to Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), and other European cities from where Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa Cargo provides onward connections to Tbilisi. Small pets in cabin on airBaltic legs.
Cabin and Cargo
Georgian Airways
Georgia's national carrier operates from Tbilisi to some European cities. Routes and live cargo availability vary seasonally. Check whether Georgian Airways accepts live animal cargo on the routing from Riga before booking.
Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines
LOT connects Riga to Warsaw (WAW) with onward connections to hub airports. A useful intermediate option if other routings are full.
Cabin and Cargo
How Georgia handles incoming pets
Georgia keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.
What experienced owners do
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Georgia does not require a FAVN rabies titre test for pets from EU member states like Latvia. A current rabies vaccination and a PVD-endorsed export health certificate from Latvia are sufficient.
The National Food Agency (NFA) of Georgia at nfa.gov.ge is the government body responsible for food safety and veterinary controls, including companion pet imports. NFA officers at Tbilisi Airport inspect your pet’s documentation on arrival.
The PVD-endorsed export health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Schedule the vet appointment in that window, but contact the PVD well in advance to understand the process and identify an authorised vet.
Georgia has restrictions on certain aggressive dog breeds. If you own a breed commonly classified as dangerous (fighting breeds, large mastiff types), check with the NFA before travel to confirm whether entry is permitted.
Airline guides
Turkish Airlines
airBaltic
Georgian Airways
LOT Polish Airlines
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.