Pet Transport Netherlands to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

Lithuania is an EU member state, and KLM operates a direct service from Amsterdam Schiphol to Vilnius. Your dog or cat needs an EU pet passport with a valid ISO microchip and …

1-3 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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What's required

MicrochipISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip …

Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required. …

Rabies titre testNot required. Netherlands and Lithuania …

QuarantineNot required for compliant arrivals from …

Import permitNot required for non-commercial …

Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU …

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before other preparations.

Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: Dutch official vet

First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster: no wait.

EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Official vet in the Netherlands

4-6 weeks before travel.

Book KLM direct AMS-VNO or alternative

Responsible: Owner or agent

Via Warsaw adds approximately 2 hours to total journey.

Travel day: Amsterdam to Vilnius approximately 2.5 hours direct

Responsible: Owner

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

ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.

Rabies titre test

Not required. Netherlands and Lithuania are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test needed.

Quarantine

Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.

Import permit

Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Lithuania.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by an official veterinarian in the Netherlands. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No additional export certificate needed for intra-EU travel.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

KLM direct Amsterdam to Vilnius

KLM operates direct Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Vilnius (VNO). Schiphol's IATA-accredited live animal handling at origin. Small cabin pets under 8kg and larger dogs in cargo. A direct, well-managed option.

Cargo and Cabin

Ryanair (cabin only)

Ryanair serves Amsterdam Schiphol or Eindhoven to Vilnius from Dutch airports. Cabin pets only. No cargo service. Suitable for small animals only.

Cabin Only

LOT via Warsaw

LOT Polish Airlines connects AMS to Warsaw (WAW), with regular WAW to Vilnius (VNO) services. Cabin and cargo available. An alternative if KLM direct flights are not available.

Cargo and Cabin

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from Dutch official vet

Cabin pet fee AMS to Vilnius: approximately EUR 80-200

Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 350-950

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Total for small cabin pet: EUR 130-300

Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 550-1,300

Critical points

Lithuania requires muzzling and lead use in public for certain breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. Contact SFVS at vmvt.lt before travelling with these breeds.

Vilnius Airport (VNO) has smaller cargo facilities than Amsterdam Schiphol. For large dogs in cargo, confirm capacity with KLM before booking.

The KLM direct AMS-VNO service is the best option on this corridor but schedules vary by season. Check current availability.

Cabin pet weight limits on KLM must be checked for your specific flight.

KLM direct Amsterdam-Vilnius: good for pets

KLM’s direct service from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Vilnius (VNO) is convenient for pet owners. Schiphol’s live animal handling at the Amsterdam end is IATA certified, which matters for cargo pets. The direct route eliminates connection-related risks: no transfer between terminals, no second cargo handling event, no risk of the connection being missed and the pet sitting in transit overnight.

For small cabin pets, the journey from AMS to VNO takes about 2.5 hours direct. That is a manageable time in a carrier under the seat for most cats and small dogs.

Check the KLM schedule for your travel dates. In winter, some routes reduce frequency. Book cargo space early in summer.

Breed handling requirements: Lithuania's approach

Lithuania handles the question of potentially dangerous breeds differently from Latvia. Rather than banning Pit Bull-type dogs outright, Lithuania requires that certain breeds be muzzled and on a lead in public places at all times.

The breeds covered include American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. These dogs can enter Lithuania, but owners must comply with handling rules from arrival.

If you have a dog of one of these types, contact the SFVS at vmvt.lt to understand the current requirements before travel. Some Lithuanian municipalities have additional local rules that go beyond the national standard.

FAQ

Common questions

No. The Netherlands and Lithuania are both EU member states. The EU Pet Travel Scheme does not require a rabies antibody titre test for intra-EU movements. A current rabies vaccination in a valid EU pet passport is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Lithuania requires muzzling and lead use in public for American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. These dogs are not banned from entry. Check vmvt.lt for the full list.

No. Lithuania does not impose quarantine on pets arriving from other EU member states with a valid EU pet passport. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Yes, subject to size limits. KLM Cargo handles live animals on the AMS-VNO route. Confirm size limits and cargo availability when booking. Vilnius Airport is smaller than Schiphol, so confirm live animal cargo capacity at the destination.

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