Lead time needed
3-6 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
2 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Lithuania to the UAE

Shipping a dog or cat from Lithuania to United Arab Emirates rewards owners who start planning early. Around 3-6 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. This route does not …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Lithuania to United Arab Emirates typically takes around 3-6 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Lithuania to United Arab Emirates import process

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

1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted and functioning.

Responsible: Vet in Lithuania.

2
21 days before travel if this is a first dose.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: VMVT-authorised vet.

3
Ahead of departure, valid 90 days from issue.
Apply for the MOCCAE import permit.

Responsible: Owner or agent.

4
Close to travel.
Obtain the MOCCAE-format health certificate.

Responsible: VMVT-authorised vet and VMVT.

5
Once documentation is complete.
Travel via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines Cargo, or via Riga with airBaltic.

Responsible: Owner and airline cargo handling.

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter United Arab Emirates

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

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 required. Implanted before the rabies vaccination, scannable on …
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. A first dose needs 21 days before travel; a current …
Rabies titre test
Not required. Lithuania's EU membership places it on MOCCAE's low-risk rabies …
Quarantine
None for pets arriving with complete paperwork.
Import permit
Required, filed online through MOCCAE ahead of departure, valid 90 days from …
Health certificate
MOCCAE-format certificate endorsed by VMVT, carried with the import permit on …
Export permit
No export permit required for companion pets leaving Lithuania.
Costs

What this route typically costs

MOCCAE import permit: USD 100-150.
Cargo fee, Vilnius to Dubai via Istanbul or Riga: USD 500-1000.
MOCCAE-format export health certificate and vet exam: EUR 80-200.
Rabies vaccination booster, if due: EUR 20-60.
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400.

Critical points

No titre test applies to this route. Lithuania's place on MOCCAE's low-risk list means the standard EU corridor rules, not the unlisted-country ones.

The MOCCAE import permit expires after 90 days. Time the application against a firm travel date.

There's no direct Vilnius-Dubai flight. Both connecting options add real hours; build that into your schedule.

Minimum entry age from a low-risk country is 12 weeks, a full three weeks younger than the unlisted-country minimum used elsewhere in this build.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

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

Turkish Airlines Cargo
Via Istanbul (IST). A solid long-haul cargo option for dogs of any size, with an …
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airBaltic
Vilnius to Riga (RIX), then onward to Dubai. Small pets qualify for cabin travel on the …
Cabin and Cargo

Meeting United Arab Emirates's entry requirements

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

Advice worth following

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.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Lithuania’s EU membership puts it on MOCCAE’s low-risk list, so no titre test is required, only a current vaccination and the standard paperwork.
90 days from the date of issue. Apply once your travel date is confirmed to avoid it expiring before departure.
Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul suits larger dogs. airBaltic via Riga is a good fit for small pets travelling in the cabin on the first leg.
12 weeks, the minimum MOCCAE applies to low-risk countries. Pets from unlisted countries face a 15-week minimum instead.
Airline guides
  • Turkish Airlines Cargo
  • airBaltic
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LT AELithuania to United Arab Emirates
International pet transport route
Lead time3-6 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityLow
Airlines2
ServiceDoor to door
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