Greece

Want to bring Fido on a trip to Greece? You’ll find everything you need to know about the Greece pet quarantine, fees for pet importation, and other restrictions for traveling to Greece with a dog here.

Ministry of Rural Development and Food
6, Kapnokoptiriou str.
10176 Athens

(210) 212-5713

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Entry Requirements

Complete the following entry requirements to travel to Greece with your pet:
  • Pets entering Greece must be fitted with a microchip.
  • Pet travelers also require a proof of anti-rabies vaccination that shows vaccination took place at least 21 days before travel.
  • Proof of rabies antibodies through a blood sample is required by an authorized member of the Panhellenic Veterinary Association, at least 30 days after vaccination and 3 months before import. Approved Greek laboratory: Center of Athens Veterinary Institutions, Virus Department, 25, Neapoleos Str., GR-153 10 Ag. Paraskevi.
  • If you're traveling from the U.S., obtain a health certificate endorsed by a USDA state veterinarian within 10 days of entry to Greece.
  • Four-legged travelers from within Europe must be accompanied by an EU Pet Passport.
  • The maximum number of companion animals (dogs, cats and/or ferrets) that may accompany the owner or authorized person must not exceed five unless the pets are traveling for the purpose of participating in competitions or sporting events, the owner provides written evidence of registration for the event, and the pets are over 6 months old.

Quarantine Information

Pets traveling to Greece do not need to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.

Download Entry Application

To download the application form required for entry into Greece with a domestic pet, please click the .pdf icon below.

Application

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