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Pet Transport from Cyprus

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Cyprus.

Export Permit

Cyprus uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DVS is required.

Government Endorsement

DVS endorsement required for non-EU/EFTA destinations.

Cyprus uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme and requires advance notification for all pet arrivals. For non-EU destinations: DVS-endorsed AHC.

Airlines Available from Cyprus

Cyprus Airways
Cabin and cargo
Ryanair
Cargo only
British Airways
Cargo only
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
Emirates
Cargo only
Qatar Airways
Cargo only
Turkish Airlines
Cabin and cargo
Air France
Cabin and cargo
KLM
Cabin and cargo

Export requirements from Cyprus

Export Permit: Cyprus uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DVS is required.

Health Certificate: EU AHC for non-EU travel. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel.

Issuing Authority: Department of Veterinary Services (DVS-CY)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

Frequently Asked Questions

Cyprus uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, a DVS-endorsed AHC is required.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Cyprus can issue a health certificate. The certificate needs DVS endorsement for non-EU destinations.

Allow at least 4-8 weeks from starting preparations to travel day.

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