Pet Transport from Lebanon to the Netherlands

The journey from Lebanon to Netherlands for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-26 weeks of preparation is about right. …

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20-26

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

20-26 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Lebanon to Netherlands typically takes around 20-26 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Lebanon to Netherlands import process

As early as possible

Microchip implanted (ISO 11784/11785), confirmed before vaccination

Responsible: Vet

After microchip confirmed

Rabies vaccination administered

Responsible: Vet

30 days post-vaccination

30-day wait, then blood drawn for FAVN titre test at EU-approved lab

Responsible: Vet and laboratory

Begins on blood draw date, regardless of when result arrives

90-day wait from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner

10 days before departure; allow 2-4 weeks extra for Lebanese endorsement

EU-format health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture

Responsible: Vet and Ministry of Agriculture

After 90-day wait completes

Flight from BEY to AMS via hub

Responsible: Airline cargo

Requirements

Netherlands entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination

Rabies vaccination

Valid rabies vaccination, administered after microchip confirmed

Rabies titre test

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory, minimum 0.5 IU/ml; blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant pets

Import permit

Not required

Health certificate

EU-format non-commercial health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Lebanese national authority

Leaving Lebanon

Export requirements

Export permit

Export permit from Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture required

Health certificate

Official export health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Ministry of Agriculture

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

International cargo fees on BEY to AMS segments

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture export permit and endorsement fees

IATA-compliant crate and bedding

EU-format health certificate preparation

Pet transport agent coordination

Critical points

The 90-day wait starts from the blood draw date, not the result date. Do not delay the blood draw.

The microchip must precede the rabies vaccination. Reversing this order invalidates the vaccination for EU purposes.

Lebanon is an EU-unlisted country. The full FAVN titre test process is non-negotiable for entry into the Netherlands.

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement can be slow. Build at least 3-4 extra weeks into your plan for this step.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
KLM Cargo	KLM operates BEY services via code-share partners in the Air France-KLM group. KLM Cargo accepts live animals to AMS.	Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)	BEY to IST then IST to AMS. Turkish Cargo has established live animal handling at Istanbul.	Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)	BEY to DXB then DXB to AMS. Emirates SkyCargo handles live animals on long-haul routes.	Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo (via DOH)	BEY to DOH then DOH to AMS. Qatar Cargo handles live animal shipments to Amsterdam.	Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Netherlands

Netherlands has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

How to keep this move on track

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 about this route

Yes, effectively identical. Both France and the Netherlands are EU member states and apply the same EU Regulation 576/2013 rules. The documentation, titre test requirement, and 90-day wait are the same for both destinations.

The wait is 90 calendar days, starting from the date the blood was drawn for the FAVN titre test. It does not start from when the result is issued or when the vet receives the report.

The test must be done at an EU-approved laboratory. Your vet in Lebanon can advise on which labs accept samples from Lebanon and are on the EU approved list. Some owners use labs in Europe that accept posted blood samples, which your vet draws and ships.

Yes. EU Regulation 576/2013 applies to cats as well as dogs. The full process including FAVN titre test and 90-day wait applies to cats from unlisted third countries.

Airline guides

KLM Cargo
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)
Qatar Airways Cargo (via DOH)

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