Pet Transport from Turkey to Latvia
Relocating a pet from Turkey to Latvia follows a clear path once you understand what Latvia asks for. Give yourself close to 16-20 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. A rabies …
The Turkey to Latvia import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in Turkey.
Responsible: TRGM-authorised vet.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory.
Responsible: Owner.
Responsible: TRGM-authorised vet.
Responsible: Turkish Airlines cargo handling.
What your pet needs to enter Latvia
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
The EU classifies Turkey as an unlisted, higher-risk rabies country, so a pet leaving Turkey needs the full titre test and 90-day wait, unlike EU-to-EU pet passport moves that skip both entirely.
The 90-day wait is counted from the blood draw, not the lab result date. Book the test as early as your pet's vaccination schedule allows.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Latvia import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
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.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.