A move from Portugal to Indonesia with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-28 weeks. Your pet will …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Portugal to Indonesia
typically takes around 20-28 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step
The Portugal to Indonesia import process
01
First step
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted before the rabies vaccination
Responsible: DGAV-authorised vet
02
At least 30 days before the titre blood draw
Rabies vaccination administered or confirmed current
Responsible: DGAV-authorised vet
03
30 or more days after vaccination; allow 2 to 4 weeks for the laboratory result
FAVN titre test blood draw
Responsible: Vet and approved laboratory
04
Once the titre result is confirmed; allow 4 to 8 weeks
Begin the two-stage Barantin rekomendasi application
Responsible: Owner or agent
05
5 to 10 days before travel, inside the rekomendasi's 30-day validity window
DGAV-endorsed health certificate in the Barantin-specified format
Responsible: DGAV-authorised vet
06
Once permit and certificate dates align
Book cargo via Doha, Istanbul or Amsterdam and confirm the Barantin quarantine slot at CGK
Responsible: Owner or agent
Requirements
Indonesia entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required, current, administered at least 30 days before arrival and no more than 12 months old on arrival.
Rabies titre test
Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test, blood drawn 30 or more days post-vaccination, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml, from a laboratory Barantin recognises.
Quarantine
Mandatory on arrival, 7 to 14 days for a complete and compliant document set, at a Barantin quarantine facility. Missing paperwork extends this well beyond that window.
Import permit
Required. The rekomendasi (Surat Izin Pemasukan): a provincial recommendation followed by national approval from the Directorate of Animal Health in Jakarta. Valid 30 days from issue. Apply via karantinaindonesia.go.id.
Health certificate
Government-endorsed veterinary health certificate valid 5 to 10 days from issue. Species-specific vaccination required: DHLPP for dogs, FVRCP for cats.
Leaving Portugal
Export requirements
Export permit
Not required for personal pet dogs and cats leaving Portugal.
Health certificate
Official health certificate issued by a DGAV-authorised official veterinarian, in the format Barantin's rekomendasi permit specifies rather than the standard EU pet passport format used within the EU.
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test: EUR 90-220
DGAV health certificate and vaccinations: EUR 100-320
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100-450
Cargo LIS to CGK via Doha, Istanbul or Amsterdam: EUR 1,000-2,800 depending on size and routing
Barantin quarantine facility fees at CGK: confirm current rates directly with Barantin
Professional relocation agent: EUR 500-1,500
Total typical range: EUR 2,500-5,800 over a 5 to 7 month window
Critical points
There is no direct flight from Lisbon to Jakarta. Every option adds a hub connection, so build a full day or more of transit into the schedule.
The rekomendasi permit expires 30 days after issue. Confirm travel dates only once the permit is granted.
The DGAV certificate for Indonesia needs the Barantin-specified format, which differs from the standard EU pet passport used for intra-EU moves. A vet unfamiliar with this can delay the whole process.
Dogs must be at least 6 months old at entry, and Bali has no direct pet entry point: expect a mainland quarantine stop first.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Qatar Airways Cargo
Lisbon (LIS) via Doha (DOH) to Jakarta (CGK). One of the most consistently booked options for Portuguese pets travelling to Southeast Asia.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo
LIS via Istanbul (IST) to CGK. Turkish Airlines has a wide live animal network and regularly carries pets on this corridor.
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
LIS via Amsterdam (AMS) to CGK. TAP Air Portugal handles the Lisbon departure leg and feeds into KLM's Amsterdam hub for onward cargo to Jakarta.
Cargo Only
Indonesia entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for Indonesia are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Getting the details right
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. Indonesia is outside the EU pet passport system. You need a fresh health certificate from a DGAV-authorised vet, issued in the format Barantin’s rekomendasi permit specifies, alongside the FAVN titre test and the import permit itself.
No. Qatar Airways via Doha, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, and TAP Air Portugal connecting into KLM’s Amsterdam hub are the three main routings. All involve at least one connection and a full day or more of total transit.
Plan for 4 to 8 weeks across both stages: the provincial recommendation and the national approval from the Directorate of Animal Health in Jakarta. Start the application once your FAVN titre result of 0.5 IU/ml or above is confirmed.
Yes. Indonesia requires dogs to be at least 6 months old at the point of entry, regardless of the origin country’s own age rules. Confirm this before booking, since a younger dog cannot be imported even with complete paperwork.
Your pet still enters through a mainland port, typically Jakarta, and completes Barantin quarantine there before an onward domestic transfer to Bali. Name the Bali province as your destination address in the rekomendasi application; the entry point itself will still be the mainland port.
The blood draw is done by your DGAV-authorised vet in Portugal, but the sample must be analysed at a laboratory Barantin recognises. Confirm with your agent or DGAV which currently approved laboratories accept samples from Portugal before scheduling the blood draw.
Airline guides
Qatar Airways Cargo
Turkish Airlines Cargo
KLM Cargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.