Pet Transport from Seychelles to Italy
Moving a dog or cat from Seychelles to Italy is very doable with the right preparation. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 14-18 weeks. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. You will need a rabies titre …
The Seychelles to Italy import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Seychelles.
Responsible: Vet in Seychelles.
Responsible: Vet in Seychelles; laboratory processes the sample.
Responsible: Owner.
Responsible: Seychelles veterinary authority; cargo agent.
What your pet needs to enter Italy
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically 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 Italy, 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.
Italy's own lack of a breed ban has no bearing on airline-specific brachycephalic restrictions, which still apply when booking cargo.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Italy entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.