Lead time needed
8-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Spain to Georgia

Relocating a pet from Spain to Georgia follows a clear path once you understand what Georgia asks for. Allow around 8-10 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. Follow the sequence below …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Spain to Georgia typically takes around 8-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The Spain 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
As soon as travel dates are known. Before booking flights.
Contact NFA Georgia to confirm advance notification process

Responsible: Owner or agent

2
Before vaccination if not yet chipped.
Confirm microchip is ISO 11784/11785 compliant

Responsible: Veterinarian in Spain

3
If lapsed, revaccinate and allow time before travel.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Veterinarian in Spain

4
Complete as early as possible. Do not book final flights until notification is acknowledged.
Submit advance notification to NFA Georgia

Responsible: Owner or agent

5
Once NFA notification is confirmed. Istanbul connections fill up in summer.
Book flight cargo space

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
Within 10 days of travel. Document must clearly state Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi (TBS).
EU export health certificate issued by MAPA-approved official vet

Responsible: MAPA-approved official veterinarian

7
3-4 hours before departure. Bring original health certificate, NFA notification confirmation, vaccination record.
Travel day: present full documentation at cargo desk

Responsible: Owner plus airline cargo desk

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 compliant microchip recommended.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Certificate must accompany the animal.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals at Tbilisi International Airport …
Import permit
Advance notification to the National Food Agency (NFA) of Georgia required …
Health certificate
EU export health certificate from Spain endorsed by MAPA-approved official vet. …
Export permit
No separate export permit required for companion animals leaving Spain. The …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cargo fees MAD/BCN to TBS via connection: EUR 600-1,900 …
MAPA-approved official vet fees and EU export health certificate: EUR …
NFA notification fees (if applicable): confirm with nfa.gov.ge
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 60-300
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 300-700

Critical points

All documentation must clearly state the Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi (TBS). Confusion with the US state of Georgia has caused document errors. Spell out the full country name on every form.

The EU pet passport is not valid for entry into Georgia. You need an EU export health certificate endorsed by a MAPA-approved official vet, which is a different document issued within 10 days of travel.

Confirm the current NFA advance notification process before travel. Requirements can be updated; always check nfa.gov.ge for the latest guidance.

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
Most frequent option from Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN). Routes MAD-IST-TBS and …
Cabin and Cargo
Wizz Air
BCN-TBS when operating. Check current schedules as routes can change seasonally. Confirm …
Cargo Only
Iberia via Istanbul
Iberia operates MAD-IST. Connecting to Turkish Airlines for the IST-TBS leg. Verify that …
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

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Georgia the country is frequently confused with Georgia the US state on travel documents. When your MAPA-approved vet in Spain prepares the export health certificate, the destination should read Republic of Georgia with Tbilisi (TBS) named as the entry point. Do not rely on just the airport code; include the full country name on every document. The NFA Georgia handles animal imports for the country, not the US state, and their contact is nfa.gov.ge.
No. The EU pet passport is designed for movement within EU member states and a limited set of approved non-EU countries. Georgia is not on that EU-approved list. For the Spain to Georgia route, your pet needs an EU export health certificate endorsed by a MAPA-approved official veterinarian in Spain. This is a different document from the pet passport. It is issued close to your travel date, within 10 days of departure, and is specifically adapted for non-EU export.
The NFA is Georgia’s National Food Agency, the authority responsible for controlling animal imports into the country. Their website is nfa.gov.ge. For pets entering Georgia, advance notification to the NFA is required before arrival. This typically involves providing details about your pet, including species, breed, microchip number, and vaccination status, along with your planned travel dates. Contact the NFA before booking flights to confirm the current process and any associated fees, and ask them which certificate format they accept from Spanish vets.
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the most reliable option, operating MAD-IST-TBS and BCN-IST-TBS routings. Wizz Air has offered BCN-TBS services, though schedules change and low-cost carrier cargo policies vary, so check current availability carefully. For any connecting itinerary, confirm with the cargo department of each carrier that your pet will be accepted on every individual leg. Cargo holds on Istanbul connections book up quickly in summer.
There is no routine quarantine for fully compliant arrivals at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). Georgia requires the advance NFA notification, a valid ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, and the official health certificate from Spain. Problems at the border generally arise from incomplete paperwork or a missing advance notification. Sort these before travel and your pet should clear without being held.
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Lead time8-10 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityMedium
Airlines3
ServiceDoor to door
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