Planning a pet relocation from Lebanon to Poland is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow about 20-26 weeks; the requirements are detailed but predictable …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day …
Rabies titre testRequired. Lebanon is an EU unlisted …
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for arrivals with …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU-format AHC endorsed by origin …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Lebanon to Poland
typically takes around 20-26 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
Regulations checked
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
As early as possible, ideally before the titre test sequence finishes
Export permit application submitted to Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture
Responsible: Owner and Lebanese vet
2
Before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination
Microchip implantation (ISO 11784/11785)
Responsible: Vet in Lebanon
3
After the microchip is confirmed
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Official vet in Lebanon
4
At least 30 days after vaccination
Blood drawn for FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Vet and laboratory
5
Counted from the draw, not the result
90-day wait from the blood draw date
Responsible: Owner
6
Within 10 days of entry into Poland; allow 2 to 4 weeks for Lebanese endorsement
EU-format health certificate issued and endorsed
Responsible: Vet and Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture
7
After the 90-day wait completes
Travel day: BEY to WAW
Responsible: Airline cargo handling
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). Before or same day as first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait before blood draw.
Rabies titre test
Required. Lebanon is an EU unlisted third country under Regulation 2020/692. FAVN or ELISA at an EU-approved lab. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day mandatory wait from blood draw before Poland entry.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for arrivals with compliant documentation.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion pet movements.
Health certificate
EU-format AHC endorsed by origin authority, issued within 10 days of entry into Poland.
Export permit
Export permit from Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture required
Health certificate
Official export health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Ministry of Agriculture, completed in EU format for entry into Poland
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Airlines
Carriers on this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.
Lufthansa Cargo
Beirut (BEY) to Warsaw (WAW) via Frankfurt (FRA). A reliable Central European connection using the Frankfurt Animal Lounge.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo
BEY to WAW via Istanbul (IST). Turkish Cargo's broad network reaches Warsaw with frequent connections, often the quickest option from Beirut.
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo
BEY to WAW via Doha (DOH). A reliable Gulf alternative, with summer heat embargoes on live cargo out of Doha worth checking before booking.
Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo
BEY to WAW via Dubai (DXB). Long haul but well established, adding transit time compared with the Frankfurt or Istanbul routings.
Cargo Only
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory: USD 150-250
Cargo fee, Beirut to Warsaw via Frankfurt or Istanbul: USD 700-1,100 depending on crate size and routing
Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture export permit and endorsement: USD 100-200
EU-format health certificate and vet examination fee: USD 80-150
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400
Pet transport agent coordination fee: USD 300-600
Critical points
The 90-day wait runs from the date blood is drawn for the titre test, not the date the result is issued. This is the trap most owners miss when planning around a travel date.
Microchip before vaccination, in that order, without exception. Reversing it invalidates the sequence for entry into Poland.
Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement can take 2 to 4 weeks. Submit the export permit application early so it isn't the last thing holding up travel.
GIW, Poland's veterinary inspectorate, checks documentation on arrival. A certificate issued outside the 10-day window before entry will not be accepted.
How Poland handles incoming pets
Poland asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
What experienced owners do
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
GIW, the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate of Poland (Glowny Inspektorat Weterynarii), inspects health certificates and supporting paperwork at the point of entry, including at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Around 20 to 26 weeks. The titre test sequence needs at least 120 days (30 days after vaccination, then 90 days after the blood draw), and Lebanese export endorsement typically adds 2 to 4 weeks on top.
Yes. Poland applies the same unlisted-country rules to cats and dogs. Microchip, rabies vaccination, titre test and the 90-day wait all apply regardless of species.
Lufthansa Cargo via Frankfurt and Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul are the two strongest options, both offering frequent connections into Warsaw. Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha and Emirates SkyCargo via Dubai are viable alternatives with longer transit times.
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