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UY
Uruguay
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GR
Greece

Pet Transport from Uruguay to Greece: 2026 Guide

20-28 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
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Lead time needed
20-28 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Uruguay to Greece typically takes around 20-28 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.

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Overview

The journey from Uruguay to Greece for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-28 weeks of preparation is about right. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.

A rabies titre test is required, and it carries a fixed waiting period, so start it early. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.

Step by step

The Uruguay to Greece process

1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm the ISO microchip is implanted and scannable.

Responsible: Vet in Uruguay.

2
At least 30 days before the FAVN blood draw.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet.

3
30 or more days after vaccination. Sample ships internationally; allow 2-4 weeks for results.
Draw blood for the FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory.

4
Fixed. Cannot be shortened.
90-day mandatory wait from the blood draw date.

Responsible: N/A

5
Within 10 days of travel, once the 90-day wait has passed.
Obtain the EU-format export health certificate, endorsed by MGAP-DGSG.

Responsible: MGAP-DGSG-registered vet and MGAP-DGSG.

6
Once the titre test result, the 90-day wait and the certificate are all in place.
Travel from Montevideo to Athens via Madrid, Paris or Frankfurt.

Responsible: Airline cargo handling.

Checklist

Greece: entry requirements

RequirementDetail
MicrochipRequired. ISO 11784/11785. Implanted before or at the same time as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Current. Primary vaccination at least 21 days before entry.
Rabies titre testRequired. Uruguay is an EU unlisted third country. FAVN or ELISA test at an EU-approved laboratory, blood drawn 30 or more days after vaccination, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml, then a 90-day wait from the blood draw date before entry into Greece. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636.
QuarantineNot required for arrivals with compliant documentation.
Import permitNot required.
Health certificateEU-format health certificate endorsed by MGAP-DGSG.
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Leaving Uruguay

Export requirements

RequirementDetail
Export permitNo formal export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Uruguay.
Health certificateOfficial export health certificate from an MGAP-DGSG-registered veterinarian, endorsed by the Dirección General de Servicios Ganaderos (DGSG), completed in EU format for Greece. Issued within 10 days of travel.
Costs

What this route typically costs

1FAVN titre test plus international sample shipping: USD 200-320.
2MGAP-DGSG-endorsed export health certificate: USD 90-170.
3Cargo fee, Montevideo to Athens via a European hub: USD 1,400-2,700 depending on crate size and season.
4IATA-approved travel crate: USD 120-380.
5Total typical range: USD 2,200-4,400 over 5-7 months.
Critical points

Read before you book

⚠ The 90-day wait is fixed to the blood draw date, not the result date. Start the process at least six months before your intended travel date.
⚠ There is no direct flight from Montevideo to Athens. Pets travel as cargo via Madrid, Paris or Frankfurt, so book cargo space well in advance.
⚠ There is no EU-approved rabies titre laboratory in Uruguay, so the sample must travel internationally. Use a vet experienced with this kind of international shipment.
Carriers

Airlines on this route

Iberia via Madrid
MVD to Madrid (MAD) with Iberia or Air Europa, connecting onward to Athens (ATH). Madrid remains the most consistent European gateway for Uruguay-origin cargo.
Cargo Only
Air France via Paris
A Paris (CDG) connection onward to Athens, a workable alternative when Madrid capacity is tight.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Animal Lounge handles the transit before an onward FRA-ATH leg, useful for owners whose dates align better with the Frankfurt schedule.
Cargo Only

The rules for bringing a pet into Greece

Greece has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

How to keep this move on track

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.

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Uruguay is an EU unlisted third country, so a FAVN or ELISA titre test is required, with a minimum result of 0.5 IU/ml and a 90-day wait from the blood draw date.
No. The 90 days runs from the blood draw date, regardless of how quickly the laboratory reports the result.
No. Pets travel as cargo via a connecting hub, most commonly Madrid with Iberia, Paris with Air France, or Frankfurt with Lufthansa.
No. Once the titre test, vaccination and health certificate requirements are met, no separate import permit is needed.
Airline guides
  • Iberia via Madrid
  • Air France via Paris
  • Lufthansa via Frankfurt
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