Lead time needed

2-6 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

2 carriers on this route

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Pet Transport from Latvia to Greece: 2026 Guide

Shipping a dog or cat from Latvia to Greece rewards owners who start planning early. Expect about 2-6 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. This route does not call for a rabies titre …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Latvia to Greece typically takes around 2-6 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked July 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Latvia to Greece import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

First step if not already chipped.

Confirm microchip is in place (ISO 11784/11785).

Responsible: Latvian vet.

21 days before travel if primary; immediate if a current booster.

Ensure rabies vaccination is current.

Responsible: Latvian vet.

Any PVD-authorised vet can issue or update the passport; AHC within 10 days of travel if used instead.

Obtain or update the EU pet passport, or arrange an AHC.

Responsible: PVD-authorised vet.

At the time of flight booking.

Reserve cabin or cargo pet space on each leg of the flight.

Responsible: Owner.

Direct service runs 3-4 hours; a connecting routing typically adds 3-5 hours.

Travel to Athens direct with airBaltic, or via a European hub.

Responsible: Owner and airline.

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Greece

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785. Implanted before or at the same time as the first …

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current. Primary vaccination at least 21 days before entry; a current …

Rabies titre test

Not required. Latvia and Greece are both EU member states, so the intra-EU pet …

Quarantine

Not required for EU residents with compliant documentation.

Import permit

Not required for companion pets moving between EU member states.

Health certificate

EU pet passport or single-use AHC endorsed by the PVD. Under the April 2026 EU …

Export permit

No export permit required for companion pets moving from Latvia to Greece.

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport issuance or update: EUR 25-70.

AHC, if used instead of passport: EUR 45-110 including PVD …

Rabies vaccination booster, if due: EUR 15-50.

Cabin pet fee: EUR 45-75 per leg with airBaltic or Aegean.

Cargo fee for larger pets: EUR 180-500 depending on carrier and …

IATA travel crate, if needed: EUR 50-180.

Total typical range: EUR 200-850 depending on pet size, season and …

Critical points

airBaltic's direct Riga-Athens route is seasonal. Outside that window, book a connecting itinerary well ahead, since cabin pet space on the busiest summer routings sells out fast.

From 22 April 2026, the EU pet passport is restricted to owners primarily resident in the EU. Non-EU nationals resident in Latvia should use an AHC instead.

Match the microchip number in the passport or AHC to the chip actually in your pet before travel.

Confirm each airline's own cabin weight limit before booking, since a pet just over the threshold with its carrier will need to travel as cargo instead.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

airBaltic

Direct seasonal service between Riga (RIX) and Athens (ATH). Outside the seasonal window, …

Cabin and Cargo

Aegean Airlines

Via Athens once you have connected through a European hub such as Frankfurt or Vienna. A …

Cabin and Cargo

What Greece requires

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

Avoiding the common mistakes

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.

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Latvia and Greece are both EU member states, so the intra-EU pet travel framework applies. A current rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport or AHC are all that is required.

Yes, seasonally. airBaltic runs a direct Riga-Athens service through the warmer months. Outside that window, Aegean Airlines via a European hub such as Frankfurt or Vienna is the usual alternative.

You will connect through a hub instead, most practically with Aegean Airlines via Frankfurt or Vienna. The entry requirements into Greece are identical either way; only the routing changes.

From 22 April 2026, the EU pet passport is restricted to pets whose owners primarily reside in the EU. Latvian residents are unaffected; non-EU nationals resident in Latvia should use a single-use AHC instead.

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LV GRLatvia to Greece

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Lead time2-6 weeks

QuarantineNone

ComplexityLow

Airlines2

ServiceDoor to door

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