Taking your dog or cat from United Kingdom to Slovenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect about 2-4 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from United Kingdom to Slovenia
typically takes around 2-4 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Written and reviewed by Marcus Webb, Senior Pet Relocation Consultant
Step by step
The United Kingdom to Slovenia pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm microchip and current rabies vaccination
Responsible: Your UK vet
Check records.
2
Obtain UK AHC in EU listed-country format
Responsible: APHA-authorised UK Official Vet
Valid 10 days from examination.
3
Book Austrian Airlines via Vienna or Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Responsible: You
Book cargo/cabin space as appropriate.
4
Travel to Slovenia
Responsible: You
Present AHC and vaccination records at Ljubljana.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Slovenia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785).
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current vaccination within manufacturer validity.
Rabies titre test
Not required. The United Kingdom is listed under EU Regulation 576/2013. No titre test required.
Quarantine
No quarantine. EU standard entry. Documentation check at entry.
Health certificate
UK Animal Health Certificate in EU listed-country format under EU Regulation 576/2013. Issued by APHA-authorised OV.
Export permit (United Kingdom)
No export permit required from the UK.
Costs
What this route typically costs
UK Animal Health Certificate: approximately GBP 100-200
Airline cargo fee London to Ljubljana via hub: approximately GBP 200-500
IATA-compliant crate if travelling cargo
Critical points to read before you book
No direct UK-Ljubljana scheduled service. Austrian Airlines via Vienna (VIE) is the most practical routing.
Some owners drive to Vienna or Munich and fly from there - worth considering if your pet would find road travel easier than a connecting domestic flight.
EU pet passports issued after 1 January 2021 are not valid for UK-to-EU travel.
No titre test, no quarantine for this route.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
AUSTRIAN
Austrian Airlines
Via Vienna (VIE). London Heathrow to Vienna then Vienna to Ljubljana (LJU). Austrian Airlines is the natural hub carrier from Ljubljana given Vienna's geographic proximity. Austrian Cargo handles larger pets. Small pets in cabin possible.
Cabin and Cargo
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa
Via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC). London to Frankfurt/Munich then to Ljubljana. Lufthansa Cargo for larger pets. Cabin pets on European legs.
Cabin and Cargo
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Via Paris CDG. London to Paris then Paris to Ljubljana. Air France Cargo handles larger pets.
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
KLM
Via Amsterdam (AMS). KLM Cargo for larger pets. Cabin possible on shorter legs.
Cabin and Cargo
EASYJET
easyJet
easyJet does not accept pets (except registered assistance animals) on any route.
No Pets
What Slovenia requires
The requirements for Slovenia are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
FAQ
Common questions about United Kingdom to Slovenia pet transport
No. The United Kingdom is a listed third country under EU Regulation 576/2013. No titre test is required. You need a current rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, and a UK Animal Health Certificate in the EU listed-country format.
No scheduled direct UK-Ljubljana flights currently operate. Austrian Airlines via Vienna is the most practical routing. Some owners also drive to Vienna (2 hours) or Munich (3.5 hours) and fly from those hubs, which avoids a connecting domestic flight.
Your APHA-authorised Official Vet must issue the AHC in the EU format for listed third countries under EU Regulation 576/2013. Tell them the destination is Slovenia (EU) so they issue the correct certificate type.
Yes. Ljubljana to Vienna Airport (VIE) is around 2 hours by road. Ljubljana to Munich Airport (MUC) is around 3.5 hours. Both Vienna and Munich have multiple daily UK connections and well-established pet cargo facilities. Many Slovenia-based pet owners use this approach.
UK to Slovenia follows the same EU listed-country protocol as UK to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. No titre test, no quarantine. The main difference is the lack of direct UK-Ljubljana flights, which means you need to plan the hub connection. Austrian via Vienna is the most convenient.
Airline guides
Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa
Air France
KLM
easyJet
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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