Lead time needed
14-18 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Seychelles to Germany

Shipping a dog or cat from Seychelles to Germany rewards owners who start planning early. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 14-18 weeks. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. A rabies titre test is part …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Seychelles to Germany typically takes around 14-18 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step

The Seychelles to Germany import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Before the rabies vaccination is given.
Implant or confirm the ISO microchip.

Responsible: Vet in Seychelles.

2
At least 30 days before the blood draw.
Administer the rabies vaccination, or a booster if lapsed.

Responsible: Vet in Seychelles.

3
At least 30 days post-vaccination.
Draw blood for the titre test and send to an EU-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet in Seychelles; laboratory processes the sample.

4
Runs in parallel with flight and crate planning.
Wait out the 90-day period from the date of the blood sample.

Responsible: Owner.

5
Certificate issued no more than 10 days before entry to Germany.
Book the flight via Abu Dhabi or Dubai and obtain the EU health certificate.

Responsible: Seychelles veterinary authority; cargo agent.

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Germany

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days must pass after a first vaccination before the titre …
Rabies titre test
Required. Seychelles is treated as an unlisted third country for EU pet entry …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for a compliant arrival.
Import permit
Not required for a genuine non-commercial pet move.
Health certificate
EU-format non-commercial health certificate endorsed by the Seychelles …
Export permit
Export health certificate issued by a Seychelles-registered veterinarian, …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Seychelles export health certificate and vet exam: USD 90-150.
Titre test and laboratory fee: USD 150-250.
EU-format health certificate close to departure: USD 100-180.
Cargo routing via Abu Dhabi or Dubai to Frankfurt: USD 1,900-3,300 …
Total typical range: USD 2,300-3,900, excluding boarding costs …

Critical points

Seychelles being rabies-free does not shorten the EU side of this process. The titre test and 90-day wait apply because Germany, like the rest of the EU, does not class Seychelles as a low-risk third country.

Miss the 30-day gap between vaccination and blood draw and the whole 90-day clock has to restart from a fresh sample.

A pet shipped without its owner travelling within a few days may be treated as a commercial import under EU rules, changing the certificate and entry point required.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Etihad Airways / Etihad Cargo
Routes pets via Abu Dhabi as manifested cargo, with the Pet Oasis facility for a rest stop …
Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo
Mahe via Dubai, with established live animal handling before the connecting flight to …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
Handles the arrival leg into Frankfurt, with the airport's dedicated Animal Lounge …
Cargo Only

Germany entry requirements at a glance

The requirements for Germany are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.

Getting the details right

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

The EU classifies countries as low-risk or not based on its own published list, not on actual rabies status. Seychelles is not on that list, so the standard unlisted-country process, including the titre test, applies regardless of the islands’ own rabies-free record.
No, provided the vaccination, titre test and 90-day wait are all completed correctly and the EU health certificate is issued within 10 days of arrival.
No. Pets route via Abu Dhabi on Etihad or via Dubai on Emirates SkyCargo, with a connection onward to Frankfurt.
14 to 18 weeks is typical. The 90-day wait after the titre test blood draw is the main driver, since Seychelles’ own export paperwork moves relatively quickly.
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  • Etihad Airways / Etihad Cargo
  • Emirates SkyCargo
  • Lufthansa Cargo
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International pet transport route
Lead time14-18 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
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