Getting a pet from Slovenia to Indonesia is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-28 weeks of preparation is about right. Plan for …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia 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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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Slovenia to Indonesia import process
01
First step
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted before the rabies vaccination
Responsible: Official vet
02
At least 30 days before the titre blood draw
Rabies vaccination administered or confirmed current
Responsible: Official 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
UVHVVR-endorsed health certificate in the Barantin-specified format
Responsible: Official vet, UVHVVR
06
Once permit and certificate dates align
Book cargo via Istanbul, Frankfurt or Vienna 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 Slovenia
Export requirements
Export permit
Not required for companion animals leaving Slovenia.
Health certificate
Official health certificate issued by an official veterinarian and endorsed by UVHVVR, in the format Barantin's rekomendasi permit specifies rather than the standard EU pet passport used for intra-EU travel.
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test: EUR 90-220
UVHVVR health certificate and vaccinations: EUR 90-300
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100-450
Cargo LJU to CGK via Istanbul, Frankfurt or Vienna: EUR 1,100-3,000 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 2,600-6,000 over a 5 to 7 month window
Critical points
There is no direct flight from Ljubljana to Jakarta. Turkish Airlines' own LJU-IST leg keeps this to two connections rather than three, which is worth checking against a Frankfurt or Vienna routing before booking.
The rekomendasi permit expires 30 days after issue. Confirm travel dates only once the permit is granted.
The Barantin-format certificate differs from the standard EU pet passport most Slovenian vets issue for intra-EU moves. Confirm your vet can produce it before the appointment.
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
Turkish Airlines Cargo
Ljubljana (LJU) direct to Istanbul (IST), then onward to Jakarta (CGK). Turkish Airlines operates the LJU-IST leg itself, which keeps this to a genuine two-connection routing rather than three, and it is the most frequently used option for Slovenian pets heading to Southeast Asia.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
LJU via Frankfurt (FRA) to CGK. Lufthansa Cargo has strong live animal handling at FRA, though this routing adds a connection compared with the Istanbul option.
Cargo Only
Austrian Airlines
LJU to Vienna (VIE), feeding into Lufthansa or Swiss onward services to Jakarta. Austrian is the most frequent operator out of Ljubljana and gives a reliable first leg regardless of the onward carrier chosen.
Cargo and Cabin
The rules for bringing a pet into Indonesia
Indonesia asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
How to keep this move on track
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No, but Turkish Airlines operates its own LJU-IST leg before connecting on to Jakarta, which keeps the total routing to two connections rather than three. Lufthansa via Frankfurt and Austrian Airlines via Vienna are the main alternatives, both typically requiring an extra connection at a European hub.
No. Barantin requires a health certificate in its own specified format, not the standard EU pet passport. A UVHVVR-endorsed certificate covering the same information but in the correct format is needed, alongside the FAVN titre test and the rekomendasi import permit.
Plan for 4 to 8 weeks across the two stages: the provincial recommendation letter and the national approval from the Directorate of Animal Health in Jakarta. Begin the application once your FAVN titre result of 0.5 IU/ml or above is confirmed.
Yes. Dogs must be at least 6 months old at the point of entry into Indonesia, regardless of Slovenian export rules. Confirm this before finalising the rekomendasi application, since a younger dog cannot be imported.
Barantin quarantine officers check the rekomendasi, the health certificate, the titre result and the microchip record against each other on arrival. A mismatch, such as an entry port that doesn’t match the permit or an expired certificate, extends the standard 7 to 14 day quarantine, sometimes by weeks.
No. Pets enter through a mainland port, usually Jakarta, and complete Barantin quarantine there before an onward domestic transfer to Bali. Name Bali as your destination province in the rekomendasi application; the named entry point will still be the mainland port.
Airline guides
Turkish Airlines Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo
Austrian Airlines
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