Pet Transport Uruguay to Czech Republic: 2026 Guide
A move from Uruguay to Czech Republic with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Around 20-26 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict order. There is no routine quarantine, …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Uruguay to Czech Republic
typically takes around 20-26 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Uruguay to Czech Republic pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before vaccination
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet in Uruguay
Week 1
2
Rabies vaccination post-chip
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet
Week 2-3
3
30-day minimum wait before FAVN blood draw
Responsible: Pet owner
Weeks 3-7
4
FAVN or ELISA blood draw. Sample to EU-approved laboratory. Await result 0.5 IU/ml or above.
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet
Week 7
5
90-day wait from blood draw date
Responsible: Pet owner
Weeks 7-20
6
Book cargo to Prague (PRG) via South American and European hubs
Responsible: PetTransportGlobal / pet owner
During the wait
7
DGSG-endorsed EU health certificate issued within 10 days of departure
Responsible: MGAP-registered vet + DGSG
Within 10 days of travel
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Czech Republic
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days post-primary before travel.
Rabies titre test
REQUIRED. Uruguay is an unlisted third country under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131. FAVN or ELISA, blood drawn 30+ days post-vaccination, result 0.5 IU/ml or above at EU-approved laboratory. 90-day wait from blood draw date.
Quarantine
None for compliant arrivals
Import permit
Not required
Health certificate
EU Annex IV non-commercial health certificate, DGSG-endorsed, issued within 10 days of travel
Export permit (Uruguay)
Not required for companion animals
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test: USD 150-300 lab fee plus vet and sample shipping
MVD to South American hub (GRU or EZE): domestic/regional cargo, EUR 200-500
Transatlantic cargo (GRU/EZE to FRA, AMS, CDG, or MAD): EUR 600-1,200
Second-leg to Prague (PRG): EUR 150-400
IATA-approved crate: EUR 80-250
DGSG documentation and endorsement
SVS border inspection fee at PRG
Critical points to read before you book
Uruguay is an unlisted third country. The 90-day waiting period after the blood draw is mandatory and cannot be shortened. Total preparation is 20-26 weeks from microchip to travel.
The multi-leg routing from Uruguay adds handling risk at each cargo transfer. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance on each individual sector before finalising the booking. Not all flights on each airline accept live animals on every route.
Prague Václav Havel Airport cargo terminal requires pre-notification for live animal shipments. SVS inspectors are thorough in checking titre test documentation. The blood draw date plus 90 days must clearly predate the arrival at PRG.
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.
LATAM AIRLINES
LATAM Airlines
MVD to GRU (São Paulo) or SCL (Santiago), then transatlantic to FRA, AMS, or MAD. LATAM has the broadest South America to Europe cargo network.
Cargo Only
IBERIA (CARGO)
Iberia (Cargo)
Via EZE (Buenos Aires) or direct MVD to MAD. Iberia Cargo is the primary European carrier on the South America bridge. From MAD, onward cargo to Prague (PRG).
Cargo Only
KLM ROYAL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
GRU or EZE to AMS via KLM Cargo. AMS to PRG is a well-served short connection. KLM handles live animals on South American transatlantic routes.
Cargo Only
AIR FRANCE
Air France (Cargo)
Via EZE or GRU to CDG. Air France Cargo covers the South American bridge. CDG to PRG is a short second leg.
Cargo Only
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa (Cargo)
Via GRU or EZE to FRA. Lufthansa's Frankfurt animal centre. FRA to PRG is a very short sector.
Cargo Only
Meeting Czech Republic's entry requirements
The requirements for Czech Republic are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Advice worth following
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
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 about Uruguay to Czech Republic pet transport
Yes. The location of the blood draw does not have to be Uruguay, as long as the sample is sent to an EU-approved laboratory and the timing conditions are met (at least 30 days after vaccination). If your MGAP-registered vet in Uruguay draws the blood or if you use a vet in Argentina, what matters is the EU-approved laboratory that analyses the sample. The result must be on the official laboratory report and the blood draw date must be clearly recorded.
It depends on the laboratory and the shipping time for the sample. International samples shipped from Uruguay to labs in France, the UK, or the US typically take 10-21 days from the date the blood is drawn to the date the result is received. Factor this into your timeline planning. The 90-day wait begins from the blood draw date regardless of when the result arrives, so the result does not affect the wait period start date.
No. The mandatory titre test pathway for Uruguay-to-EU pet transport requires a minimum of 20 weeks from the start of preparations. The 30-day pre-draw wait plus the 90-day post-draw wait account for 120 days (17 weeks) on their own, before travel can happen. There is no legal shortcut. If your timeline is 12 weeks, options include leaving the cat with a trusted carer in Uruguay until the titre test process is complete, or beginning the process now and adjusting your travel plans. Contact PetTransportGlobal to discuss the options.
Airline guides
LATAM Airlines
Iberia (Cargo)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Air France (Cargo)
Lufthansa (Cargo)
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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