Shipping a dog or cat from Netherlands to Georgia rewards owners who start planning early. Plan on roughly 8-12 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Netherlands to Georgia
typically takes around 8-12 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Netherlands to Georgia pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Contact GNFA (gnfa.gov.ge) for import permit requirements
Responsible: Owner or agent
8-10 weeks before travel.
2
Confirm ISO microchip predates the rabies vaccination
Responsible: NVWA-authorised vet
6+ weeks before travel.
3
Verify rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: NVWA-authorised vet
6+ weeks before travel.
4
Book cargo from AMS to TBS via IST on Turkish Airlines
Responsible: Owner or agent
6-8 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal acceptance.
5
NVWA-endorsed health certificate within 10 days of travel
Responsible: NVWA-authorised vet, then NVWA endorsement
Within 10 days of departure.
6
Travel day: GNFA inspection at TBS on arrival
Responsible: Airline cargo, then GNFA at TBS
AMS to TBS via IST: approximately 6-9 hours.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Georgia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from the Netherlands at Tbilisi.
Import permit
Import permit required from the Georgian National Food Agency (GNFA). Contact gnfa.gov.ge to apply in advance.
Health certificate
NVWA-endorsed health certificate from the Netherlands, presented at Tbilisi (TBS) on arrival.
Export permit (Netherlands)
No separate export permit required. NVWA-endorsed health certificate is the required export document.
Costs
What this route typically costs
NVWA-endorsed health certificate and official vet fee: EUR 100-250
GNFA import permit fee: confirm with gnfa.gov.ge
Cargo AMS to TBS via IST: EUR 700-2,000 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-280 if needed
Pet transport agent: EUR 300-900
Total typical range: EUR 1,200-3,700
Critical points to read before you book
Contact GNFA at gnfa.gov.ge 8-10 weeks before travel to confirm import requirements and begin the permit process.
Georgia does not require the FAVN titre test for pets from EU member states. Current vaccination and ISO microchip are the health requirements, alongside the GNFA permit.
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the most established cargo option from Amsterdam to Tbilisi. Confirm live animal acceptance before booking.
The Dutch EU pet passport is for intra-EU travel only. The NVWA export certificate is the correct document for Georgia.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
TURKISH
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) on Turkish Airlines, then IST to Tbilisi (TBS). Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals on this corridor. IST-TBS is a short Caucasus connection.
Cargo Only
GEORGIAN
Georgian Airways via connecting hub
Georgian Airways operates routes from European cities to Tbilisi. From Amsterdam, routing via a European hub to access Georgian Airways services is possible. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance directly with Georgian Airways.
Cargo Only
KLM VIA
KLM via European hub
KLM from AMS to European connections from which Turkish Airlines or Georgian Airways connections to TBS are available. KLM Cargo handles live animals from Schiphol.
Cargo Only
Georgia entry requirements at a glance
Getting a pet into Georgia is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Getting the details right
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Netherlands to Georgia pet transport
No. Georgia does not require the FAVN titre test for pets from EU member states. Current rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, NVWA export health certificate, and GNFA import permit are the required documents.
Contact the Georgian National Food Agency at gnfa.gov.ge at least 8-10 weeks before travel. Provide your pet’s microchip number, vaccination history, breed, and travel date. The GNFA issues the permit, which you present at Tbilisi alongside the NVWA certificate.
No. The EU pet passport is for intra-EU travel only. For Georgia, you need the NVWA export health certificate from an official veterinarian. The content is similar to the EU passport but in the format required for non-EU destinations.
Via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines: approximately 6-9 hours. This is within the comfortable range for healthy adult dogs and cats in IATA-compliant crates.
Airline guides
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Georgian Airways via connecting hub
KLM via European hub
Breed guides
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