Lead time needed
5-8 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Simple
Airlines
2 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Turkey to Georgia

Shipping a dog or cat from Turkey to Georgia rewards owners who start planning early. Around 5-8 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. You will not need a rabies …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Turkey to Georgia typically takes around 5-8 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 Turkey 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
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted and scannable.

Responsible: Vet in Turkey.

2
Ahead of the health certificate examination.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: TRGM-authorised vet.

3
Close to travel.
Obtain the TRGM-endorsed health certificate.

Responsible: TRGM-authorised vet.

4
Once vaccination and certificate are current.
Travel Istanbul to Tbilisi direct, or drive to the Sarpi border crossing.

Responsible: Airline cargo handling, or the owner if driving.

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
Required (ISO 11784/11785).
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current vaccination within manufacturer validity.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Georgia does not operate an EU-style rabies-risk classification …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine. Veterinary inspection on arrival at Tbilisi International …
Import permit
No formal import permit required for personal companion pets.
Health certificate
Turkish TRGM-endorsed health certificate accepted.
Export permit
No export permit required for dogs and cats.
Costs

What this route typically costs

TRGM-endorsed health certificate and vet examination: USD 100-180.
Direct cargo fee, Istanbul to Tbilisi: USD 500-900 depending on crate …
Overland via Sarpi: no cargo fee, just fuel and the vehicle, roughly a …
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400 if flying.

Critical points

Georgia and Turkey share a land border at Sarpi, near Batumi, a genuine option for owners already driving this direction. The paperwork is identical whether the pet flies or crosses overland.

No titre test is required in either direction on this corridor, one of the simpler routes in this build. Don't pay for a test the destination doesn't ask for.

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
Direct Istanbul-Tbilisi cargo service, multiple times weekly.
Cargo Only
Georgian Airways
Georgia's national carrier also flies Istanbul-Tbilisi direct, a genuine second option.
Cargo Only

Meeting Georgia's entry requirements

Getting a pet into Georgia 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

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

Yes. The Sarpi border crossing near Batumi connects Turkey’s Black Sea coast to Georgia, roughly a 6 to 7-hour drive from Istanbul. The paperwork is the same as flying.
No. Georgia doesn’t operate an EU-style rabies-risk list, so current vaccination records are enough.
Yes, on both Turkish Airlines and Georgian Airways.
No formal import permit for personal companion pets.
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TR GETurkey to Georgia
International pet transport route
Lead time5-8 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexitySimple
Airlines2
ServiceDoor to door
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