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 Georgia

Getting a pet from Slovenia to Georgia is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. Allow around 3-5 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. A rabies titre test is not …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to Georgia 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 Georgia 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.
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.

Responsible: Your veterinarian

3
4-6 weeks before travel.
Book cargo space through an approved cargo agent. Route via Vienna for most international cargo from Slovenia.

Responsible: You or your pet transport agent

4
Within 10 days of travel.
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 Georgia

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. Source: NFA Georgia.
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

Multi-leg cargo fees via Vienna and Istanbul: based on pet weight, …
IATA-compliant travel crate: purchase or hire.
Official vet examination and EU health certificate: typically EUR …
UVHVVR endorsement fee.
Pet transport agent fee: typically EUR 200-600.

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) has limited cargo capacity for international routes. Most cargo from Slovenia routes via Vienna. Consider originating at VIE.

Rabies vaccination must be at least 21 days before entry. Check your records.

Turkish Airlines temperature embargoes apply on connecting routes June to September.

Verify requirements with NFA Georgia (nea.gov.ge) 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 LJU to VIE. From Vienna, onward cargo via Turkish Airlines to …
Cargo Only

How Georgia handles incoming pets

Georgia has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.

What experienced owners do

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.

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

No. Georgia does not require a titre test for pets arriving from EU member states. A valid rabies vaccination and UVHVVR-endorsed EU health certificate are sufficient. Source: NFA Georgia, nea.gov.ge.
Vienna (VIE) is the more practical option. Ljubljana has limited international cargo capacity. Vienna is about 2 hours from Ljubljana and offers far better cargo connections to Istanbul and Tbilisi.
There is no direct service. The typical routing is Austrian Airlines LJU-VIE, then Turkish Airlines VIE-IST-TBS. Or originate at Vienna for a two-leg journey. Coordinate through a cargo agent.
No routine quarantine for pets arriving at Tbilisi International Airport with complete documentation. NFA officers inspect your pet on arrival.
Allow 4-5 days. Book the official vet examination within 10 days of travel, then allow 1-2 working days for UVHVVR endorsement.
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  • Austrian Airlines Cargo
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SI GESlovenia to Georgia
International pet transport route
Lead time3-5 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityModerate
Airlines2
ServiceDoor to door
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