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Pet Transport Slovenia to USA: 2026 Guide
4-8 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to United States
typically takes around 4-8 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
The journey from Slovenia to United States for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Give yourself close to 4-8 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.
Step by step
The Slovenia to United States process
1
Start here. Chip before any rabies vaccination is given.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) - must precede vaccination
Responsible: Slovenian vet
2
After microchipping. Record the vaccination date precisely. A 28-day period must pass after the vaccination before US entry for newly vaccinated dogs.
Rabies vaccination - dog must be at least 12 weeks old
Responsible: Slovenian vet
3
Allow 2-3 working days for UVHVR endorsement. The form is valid 30 days from vet signature. Must be valid on the day of US arrival.
Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form: vet completes, UVHVR endorses
Responsible: Slovenian vet + UVHVR
4
Within the week before travel. Keep the receipt. Present it at US arrival.
Complete CDC Dog Import Form at cdc.gov/importation
Responsible: Owner
5
4-6 weeks before travel. Transatlantic cargo on live animals books quickly. Confirm live animal acceptance on every leg.
Book cargo from Ljubljana via European hub to US
Responsible: Owner or agent
6
Travel day. Ljubljana to US gateway via VIE or FRA: typically 12-16 hours total including connection.
Travel from Ljubljana to USA via European hub
Responsible: Airline cargo + owner
Checklist
United States of America: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required for dogs. ISO 11784/11785 or comparable standard. Must be implanted before or concurrently with the first rabies vaccination. Chip number must be consistent across all documentation. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required for dogs. Must be at least 12 weeks old at time of first vaccination. Must be administered after microchipping. A 28-day post-vaccination period must pass before US entry if the vaccination is newly administered. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Slovenia is NOT on the CDC high-risk countries list for dog rabies. A rabies serology titer is not required for dogs from Slovenia. |
| Quarantine | Not required for vaccinated dogs from non-high-risk countries with valid documentation. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal companion animals. |
| Health certificate | Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form completed by the attending Slovenian vet and endorsed by the UVHVR official vet. Valid 30 days from vet signature, single use. Plus the CDC Dog Import Form receipt, submitted online at cdc.gov/importation. |
Leaving Slovenia
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion dogs or cats leaving Slovenia. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate issued by an officially authorised Slovenian vet and endorsed by the UVHVR. For dogs entering the USA, the Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form (or equivalent) must also be completed. Issued within 10 days of US entry. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | UVHVR-endorsed health certificate and Certification form: EUR 100-250 |
| 2 | CDC Dog Import Form submission: free |
| 3 | Cargo LJU to US gateway via European hub: EUR 800-2,200 |
| 4 | IATA travel crate: EUR 80-250 |
| 5 | Pet transport agent (recommended): EUR 400-1,000 |
| 6 | Total typical range: EUR 1,400-3,700 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Slovenia is NOT on the CDC high-risk countries list. Dogs do not need a rabies serology titer for US entry from Slovenia. This simplifies the process significantly compared with high-risk countries.
⚠ Cats from Slovenia face no federal CDC import requirements. Bring basic health records, ensure your cat appears healthy, and you should clear US customs without issue.
⚠ The Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form must be endorsed by the UVHVR official vet, not just signed by your private Slovenian vet. Plan for this endorsement step: it typically takes 1-2 working days.
⚠ No direct Ljubljana-to-USA cargo flights exist. The connection via Vienna (VIE) or Frankfurt (FRA) is standard. Confirm live animal acceptance on both legs, particularly on the transatlantic segment.
⚠ The CDC Dog Import Form expires after a single use and is tied to your specific travel booking. Complete it close to your travel date, not weeks in advance.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Austrian Airlines via Vienna
Austrian Airlines connects Ljubljana (LJU) to Vienna (VIE), where US-bound connections depart with multiple carriers. Austrian Airlines itself operates Vienna to US cities. A practical routing from Ljubljana via VIE to US gateways.
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Via Vienna or connecting to Frankfurt (FRA), Lufthansa operates to multiple US CDC-qualified airports. Frankfurt Animal Lounge at FRA is excellent for live animal cargo. Cargo from FRA to JFK, LAX, MIA, ORD, and other US airports is well-established.
United Airlines via Frankfurt or London
United Airlines operates transatlantic cargo to US airports. Connection from Ljubljana via VIE or FRA to United's US hubs. Confirm live animal acceptance on the transatlantic leg before booking.
KLM via Amsterdam
KLM connects Ljubljana via connections to Amsterdam (AMS), then AMS to US East Coast. AMS to JFK is a well-established live animal cargo route. KLM Cargo at AMS handles transatlantic live animal shipments with good infrastructure.
United States import rules, explained
United States 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.
Practical tips for this move
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Slovenia is not on the CDC’s list of high-risk countries for dog rabies. The serology titer requirement applies only to dogs arriving from high-risk countries. For Slovenian dogs, a valid rabies vaccination and the completed CDC Dog Import Form are the key requirements. Source: CDC cdc.gov/importation.
No. Dogs from non-high-risk countries with valid rabies vaccinations do not need to arrive at a CDC-registered facility. You can arrive at any US port of entry. The CDC facility reservation requirement applies to dogs from high-risk countries and unvaccinated dogs.
The UVHVR (Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection) is Slovenia’s government veterinary authority. Its endorsement on the health certificate confirms the issuing vet is officially authorised. US Customs and USDA APHIS require the government authority stamp on foreign health certificates to confirm their validity.
No federal CDC requirements apply to cats entering the USA. Cats should appear healthy at the port of entry. Carry basic vaccination records for your cat in case of any inspection. If your cat has any travel-specific health concerns, a basic vet health certificate from a Slovenian vet is worth having even though it is not legally required.
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