PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN GREECE

At Animal Transport EU, we provide professional, safe, and stress-free pet transport services across Greece.

Whether your pet is travelling within the country, relocating to another part of Europe, or connecting through Greece as part of an international journey, we ensure a comfortable, compliant, and well-organised experience.

From Athens to the Greek islands, and from rural villages to international borders, our expert team handles door-to-door transport, all veterinary paperwork, and customs formalities. Your pet’s safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF GREECE

At Animal Transport EU, we cover the entire country, including mainland Greece and the islands. Some of our most frequent routes include:

Athens – the capital and central hub for international transport.

Thessaloniki – a key northern city with high relocation demand.

Patras – an important port city for ferry connections.

Heraklion and Chania (Crete) – serving the islands of the Aegean.

Rhodes, Corfu, and Kos – popular island destinations.

Ioannina, Larissa, and Volos – inland and regional centres.

Even in remote villages or island locations, we arrange door-to-door collection and delivery, ensuring pets arrive safely, on time, and stress-free.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN GREECE

Travelling with pets to or from Greece requires compliance with EU and national veterinary regulations.

At Animal Transport EU, we manage all documentation, veterinary visits, and customs requirements so you don’t have to worry.

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and Cats transport in Greece requires:

Microchip identification compliant with ISO 11784/11785.

Valid rabies vaccination, given at least 21 days before travel.

EU Pet Passport or an official veterinary health certificate.

General veterinary check-up confirming your pet is healthy and fit for travel.

Additional handling procedures for restricted breeds (PPP), which we are fully experienced in managing.

⚠️Dangerous breeds are not specifically banned but may face restrictions in public spaces. Rabies vaccination and microchip are mandatory.

BIRDS

Bird transport in Greece requires:

Veterinary health certificate, issued within 48 hours before travel.

CITES permits for exotic or protected species (parrots, cockatoos, macaws).

Advance notification to border veterinary authorities may be required.

Quarantine measures may apply for birds arriving from outside the EU

⚠️Exotic birds require CITES permits; additional checks may apply on islands.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

Requirements for small animals in Greece include:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days before travel.

Rabies vaccination and microchip (mandatory for ferrets).

Rabbits and rodents do not require rabies vaccination but must be clinically healthy.

Non-commercial transport is limited to a maximum of five animals per journey.

With Animal Transport EU, all veterinary and customs steps are carefully managed to ensure your pet’s travel is always safe, legal, and stress-free.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN GREECE

The most commonly transported animals in Greece are dogs and cats, especially for family relocations between Athens, Thessaloniki, and the islands, or for international moves to Western and Central Europe. We transport all breeds, including large and restricted breeds (PPP), with full knowledge of their requirements.

We also frequently transport birds, such as canaries, parrots, cockatiels, budgies, and lovebirds, providing a calm and temperature-controlled environment tailored to delicate species.

Additionally, we transport many small pets, including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice, with personalised care based on each species’ needs.