Pet Transport from Poland to Maldives

Relocating a pet from Poland to Maldives follows a clear path once you understand what Maldives asks for. Plan for approximately 5-8 weeks. This is a rigorous route with little …

5-8 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Very High

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

5-8 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Very High

Airlines

3 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Poland to Maldives typically takes around 5-8 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Regulations checked July 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before anything else

Confirm it's a cat travelling. Dogs have no legal way into the Maldives.

Responsible: Owner

At least 30 days before travel

Microchip, rabies vaccination and core feline vaccines

Responsible: Vet in Poland

3-4 weeks before travel

Book LOT's direct flight if the schedule fits, or a Doha/Dubai connection, plus an IATA crate

Responsible: Owner and pet shipping agent

Within 10 days of departure

Health certificate signed

Responsible: Vet in Poland

Travel day

Fly and present documents at Velana International

Responsible: Airline ground handler, Maldivian quarantine officer

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

Required. 15-digit ISO 11784/11785-compliant chip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required for cats, given between 30 days and 12 months before entry. There's no standard route in for dogs at all.

Rabies titre test

Not part of the published cat requirements as far as we can confirm, but Maldivian guidance on this point is thin and inconsistent across sources. Check with your vet or agent before assuming it's settled either way.

Quarantine

None for a compliant cat. Non-compliant animals can face quarantine where facilities exist, return to origin, or worse, according to guidance summarised by PetTravel.com's Maldives page.

Import permit

Generally not required for a pet cat travelling with its owner, though this is another point where official Maldivian sources are sparse. Reconfirm before booking anything non-refundable.

Health certificate

Original certificate from an official Polish vet, completed within 10 days of entry, listing the core feline vaccines (viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukaemia) alongside rabies.

Export permit

No export permit required to move a personal pet cat out of Poland.

Health certificate

Official veterinary health certificate confirming microchip, vaccination record and fitness to travel, issued close to departure.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

LOT Polish Airlines

Operates a scheduled direct service between Warsaw and Male, a genuine flag-carrier non-stop route rather than a Gulf connection. Frequency has shifted by season, so confirm the current timetable before booking.

Cargo and Cabin

Qatar Airways

Warsaw to Male via Doha, the standard fallback outside LOT's direct schedule.

Cargo Only

Emirates

Warsaw to Male via Dubai, requiring an IATA-compliant crate booked through a recognised agent.

Cargo Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

Polish export health certificate: EUR 130-220

Rabies and core feline vaccines, if not already current: EUR 70-140

IATA crate, cargo booking and agent fee: EUR 900-1,750

Airfare or air waybill, Warsaw to Male direct or via a Gulf hub: EUR 850-1,650

Total typical range: EUR 1,950-3,760 over 5-8 weeks

Critical points

Dogs are prohibited from import into the Maldives under Maldives Customs Service rules. LOT's direct flight makes no difference to this; there is no standard exception for pet owners.

Savannah and Bengal cats face a restricted-breed check unless the animal is at least five generations removed from its wild ancestor, per PetTravel.com's guidance.

LOT's Warsaw-Male frequency has varied by season. Confirm current timetables directly before booking around the direct service.

Maldivian sources on the exact cat pathway, permit or none, titre test or none, genuinely disagree with each other. Confirm directly with the Maldives High Commission nearest you before fixing flight dates.

Maldives import rules, explained

Maldives runs a strict import regime, so every document is checked closely on arrival. Build your plan around the fixed waiting periods, because they set the pace for everything else.

Practical tips for this move

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.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Dog imports are prohibited under Maldives Customs Service rules, with no standard exception for pet owners, including assistance dogs, unless confirmed in writing directly with Maldivian authorities.

Yes, Warsaw to Male on a scheduled basis, though weekly frequency has varied by season. Check the current timetable before booking around it.

Around 5 to 8 weeks: time for the rabies and feline vaccines at least 30 days before arrival, plus booking and getting the health certificate signed within 10 days of travel.

Based on published guidance, no, but Maldivian sources genuinely disagree on this point. Confirm directly with your vet or agent rather than assuming either way.

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