Lead time needed
3-5 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Moderate
Airlines
2 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Slovenia to Armenia

Bringing your dog or cat from Slovenia to Armenia takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 3-5 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to Armenia typically takes around 3-5 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Slovenia to Armenia 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
First step. Microchip must pre-date the rabies vaccination.
Confirm microchip is ISO 11784/11785 compliant. Implant before any vaccinations if not yet chipped.

Responsible: Your veterinarian

2
At least 3 weeks before travel.
Administer or verify rabies vaccination. Must be given at least 21 days before travel and remain valid (within 11 months).

Responsible: Your veterinarian

3
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book cargo space through an approved cargo agent. Ljubljana is a small airport: most cargo routing goes via Vienna. Confirm pet acceptance on all legs.

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

4
Within 10 days of travel. Allow 1-2 working days for UVHVVR endorsement.
Official vet examination and EU-format health certificate endorsed by UVHVVR.

Responsible: UVHVVR-authorised official vet, then UVHVVR

5
Allow 3-4 hours before scheduled cargo departure.
Travel day: arrive at LJU or VIE cargo terminal as directed by your cargo agent with all original documentation.

Responsible: You or your transport agent

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Armenia

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

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 15-digit microchip required. Must be readable before health …
Rabies vaccination
Required. Vaccination must be valid: administered at least 21 days before entry …
Rabies titre test
Not required for pets travelling from EU member states including Slovenia. …
Quarantine
No quarantine for pets arriving with compliant documentation. Veterinary …
Import permit
Not required for 1-2 personal companion animals.
Health certificate
Required. Issued within 10 days of travel. EU-format UVHVVR-endorsed health …
Export permit
No export permit required for personal companion animals leaving Slovenia.
Costs

What this route typically costs

Cargo fees on multi-leg routing from Ljubljana via Vienna: based on …
IATA-compliant travel crate: purchase or hire.
Official vet examination and EU health certificate: typically EUR …
UVHVVR endorsement fee: charged per endorsement.
Pet transport agent fee: typically EUR 200-600, particularly …

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) has limited cargo capacity. Most international cargo routing from Slovenia goes via Vienna (VIE). Build multi-leg connection time into your planning.

Rabies vaccination timing is critical: must be at least 21 days before entry and not more than 11 months old. Check your records against your travel date.

No direct cargo service from Ljubljana to Yerevan. All routing requires hub connections.

Verify current requirements directly with SSFS Armenia (ssfs.am) before booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

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

Turkish Airlines Cargo via Vienna
Ljubljana (LJU) to Vienna (VIE) on Austrian Airlines, then VIE to Istanbul (IST) then IST …
Cargo Only
Austrian Airlines Cargo
Austrian Airlines connects Ljubljana (LJU) to Vienna (VIE). From VIE, onward cargo to …
Cargo Only

Meeting Armenia's entry requirements

Getting a pet into Armenia is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.

Advice worth following

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Armenia does not require a titre test for pets arriving from EU member states including Slovenia. A valid rabies vaccination and UVHVVR-endorsed EU health certificate are sufficient. Source: SSFS Armenia, ssfs.am.
No routine quarantine for pets arriving at Zvartnots International Airport with complete documentation. SSFS officers inspect your pet on arrival.
For international cargo to Armenia, Vienna (VIE) is the more practical hub. LJU has limited international cargo capacity. Many Slovenia-based owners drive to Vienna Airport (about 2 hours) for pet cargo departures. Ask your cargo agent which starting point gives the best routing for your travel date.
There is no direct service. The typical routing is Austrian Airlines LJU-VIE, then Turkish Airlines VIE-IST-EVN. Book through a cargo agent and confirm all legs before committing.
Allow 4-5 days. Book the official vet examination within 10 days of your travel date, then allow 1-2 working days for UVHVVR endorsement.
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  • Turkish Airlines Cargo via Vienna
  • Austrian Airlines Cargo
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SI AMSlovenia to Armenia
International pet transport route
Lead time3-5 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityModerate
Airlines2
ServiceDoor to door
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