In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Lithuania 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
Planning a pet relocation from Lithuania to Georgia is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. This is one of the more straightforward routes, and roughly 4-6 weeks is usually enough. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
No rabies titre test is required. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
Step by step
The Lithuania to Georgia process
1
Before any other step. Not required by Georgia but strongly recommended.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) confirmed or implanted
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
2
Review vaccination records. If the vaccination is close to expiry, a booster before travel is advisable.
Rabies vaccination confirmed current
Responsible: Lithuanian vet
3
4-6 weeks ahead. VNO to TBS requires at least one transit. Confirm live animal acceptance on all legs.
Book live cargo from Vilnius to Tbilisi
Responsible: Owner or transport agent
4
Within 10 days of travel. Schedule the official vet appointment close to departure.
VMVT-endorsed export health certificate
Responsible: VMVT-authorised official vet + VMVT
5
Travel day. VNO to TBS via IST or WAW and 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 standards for animal identification.
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 personal companion pets from EU member states.
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 VMVT, issued close to travel date.
No export permit required for companion pets leaving Lithuania.
Health certificate
For non-EU destinations, the EU pet passport is not valid. An official export health certificate from a VMVT-authorised official veterinarian, endorsed by the Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba (VMVT, State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania), is required. Certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
VMVT-endorsed export health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 80-200
2
Live cargo VNO to TBS via hub: EUR 500-1,300 depending on routing and crate size
3
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 60-200
4
Pet transport agent: EUR 300-700
5
Total typical range: EUR 650-2,100
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ This guide covers the Republic of Georgia (capital: Tbilisi) in the South Caucasus, not the US state of Georgia. Rules are entirely different for the two.
⚠ The EU pet passport is not valid at Georgian entry. The VMVT-endorsed export health certificate is required.
⚠ Summer heat restrictions at Istanbul Ataturk can affect live cargo between June and September. Confirm carrier live animal policies if travelling during peak summer.
⚠ NFA border inspection at Tbilisi Airport is professional. Documents must be accurate and consistent. A mismatch between the certificate and the physical pet causes delays.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Turkish Airlines
Vilnius (VNO) to Istanbul Ataturk (IST) via a connection, then IST to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals at IST. The IST to TBS segment is about 90 minutes. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on all legs.
Cargo Only
LOT Polish Airlines
Connects from Vilnius (VNO) to Warsaw (WAW), with onward connections to European hubs and onwards to Tbilisi. LOT's Warsaw hub is a practical stepping stone for Caucasus routes from Lithuania.
Cabin and Cargo
airBaltic
airBaltic connects from VNO via Riga (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). From those hubs, cargo connections to Tbilisi are available through Turkish Airlines or Lufthansa.
Cabin and Cargo
Georgian Airways
Georgia's national carrier operates from Tbilisi to some European airports. Check whether live animal cargo is accepted on any direct routing from a Lithuanian connection airport.
Cargo Only
The rules for bringing a pet into Georgia
Georgia has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.
How to keep this move on track
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
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
No. Georgia does not require a FAVN rabies titre test for pets from EU member states like Lithuania. A current rabies vaccination and a VMVT-endorsed export health certificate from Lithuania are sufficient.
This guide covers the Republic of Georgia, a country in the South Caucasus bordered by Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The capital is Tbilisi. The entry requirements described are specific to this country and have nothing to do with the US state of Georgia.
VMVT stands for Valstybine maisto ir veterinarijos tarnyba, Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service at vmvt.lt. It is the authority that endorses official export health certificates for pets leaving Lithuania for non-EU destinations.
Georgian Airways operates from Tbilisi to some European airports but its live animal cargo acceptance varies by route and season. Check directly with Georgian Airways or your transport agent before including it in your routing plan. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is a more reliable option for this corridor.
Airline guides
Turkish Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
airBaltic
Georgian Airways
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