Relocating a pet from Portugal to Greece follows a clear path once you understand what Greece asks for. This is one of the more straightforward routes, and roughly 3-5 weeks is …
MicrochipRequired (ISO 11784/11785). Recorded in …
Rabies vaccinationRequired and current. Recorded in EU Pet …
Rabies titre testNot required for intra-EU travel.
QuarantineNone for EU to EU travel with valid …
Import permitNot required.
Health certificateEU Pet Passport. Greece applies EU …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Portugal to Greece
typically takes around 3-5 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The import process, in full
1
Well before booking. Allow 21 days for revaccination if needed.
Check EU Pet Passport (microchip and vaccination records)
Responsible: Your DGAV-authorised veterinarian
2
At ticket purchase. Cabin spaces limited.
Book airline and register cabin or cargo pet
Responsible: You
3
Before travel.
Prepare IATA-compliant carrier (soft-sided for cabin)
Responsible: You
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 (ISO 11784/11785). Recorded in EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. Recorded in EU Pet Passport. Valid from 21 days after first dose.
Rabies titre test
Not required for intra-EU travel.
Quarantine
None for EU to EU travel with valid documents.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport. Greece applies EU Regulation 2019/2035 for companion animals from EU member states.
Export permit
Not required
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport only. Issued by a DGAV-authorised veterinarian in Portugal.
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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.
TAP Air Portugal
Operates Lisbon hub. Connections via Lisbon to Athens and Thessaloniki via partner airlines. Cabin pets accepted on TAP legs of the journey.
Cabin and Cargo
Aegean Airlines
Greece's national carrier. Connects Lisbon to Athens via hubs. Cabin pets allowed up to 8kg including carrier.
Cabin and Cargo
Vueling
Spanish low-cost carrier. Connects Lisbon to Greece via Barcelona. Cabin pets accepted (up to 8kg including carrier). Budget-friendly option.
Cabin and Cargo
Ryanair
Does not accept pets. Not suitable.
No Pets
Costs
What this route typically costs
Cabin pet fee (typically 30-60 EUR)
Soft-sided carrier
Vet fee if EU Pet Passport update needed
Critical points
No direct Lisbon-Athens flights on some dates. Check connections via Madrid, Barcelona, or Lisbon hubs.
Vueling is popular on this corridor but check current routes and cabin pet policy before booking.
Source: EU Regulation 2019/2035; DGAV Portugal (dgav.pt).
The rules for bringing a pet into Greece
Greece keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.
How to keep this move on track
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
An EU Pet Passport with a current rabies vaccination and recorded ISO microchip. No additional health certificate, import permit, or quarantine applies for EU-to-EU travel.
Direct routes are limited. Most itineraries connect via Madrid, Barcelona (Vueling), or other hubs. TAP and Aegean both handle cabin pets on their respective legs.
Vueling allows cabin pets up to 8kg including carrier, so 7kg is within limit. Always confirm the current weight limit when booking as policies can change.
No specific parasite treatment is required for intra-EU travel to Greece. Keep the EU Pet Passport updated and vaccinations current. Some vets recommend a general health check before any long journey.
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