Pet Transport from Armenia to Portugal

Armenia to Portugal requires the full EU unlisted country protocol: microchip first, then vaccination, then FAVN titre test, then a 90-day wait, then travel. Plan for at least five months from the …

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22-28

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

Days quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

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The Armenia to Portugal import process

First step. Chip must precede all vaccinations.

Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) before any vaccination

Responsible: Your vet in Armenia

After microchip. Wait at least 30 days for titre test blood draw.

Rabies vaccination after microchipping

Responsible: Your vet in Armenia

At least 30 days after vaccination. Blood shipped internationally to approved lab. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for results.

FAVN titre test blood draw shipped to EU-approved lab

Responsible: Armenian vet and EU-approved laboratory

Mandatory. Starts from blood draw date. Portugal entry not permitted until 91st day.

90-day wait from blood draw date

Responsible: N/A - waiting period

During the 90-day wait. Turkish Airlines via IST is the main option.

Book cargo from Yerevan to Lisbon

Responsible: Owner or IPATA agent

Within 10 days of travel.

SSFS-endorsed EU health certificate

Responsible: SSFS-authorised vet and SSFS

Travel day.

Travel and DGAV inspection at LIS

Responsible: DGAV officials at LIS cargo terminal

Requirements

Portugal entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Administered after microchipping. At least 21 days before titre test blood draw. Current at time of travel.

Rabies titre test

Required. Armenia is EU-unlisted. FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 90-day wait from blood draw date before entering Portugal. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant arrivals. DGAV inspection at Lisbon Airport cargo terminal.

Import permit

Not required for personal companion pets.

Health certificate

SSFS-endorsed EU-format health certificate. Valid 10 days from examination date. Inspected by DGAV officials at LIS.

Leaving Armenia

Export requirements

Export permit

No formal export permit required for personal companion pets from Armenia.

Veterinary inspection

Pre-departure examination by an SSFS-registered vet confirming fitness to travel.

Health certificate

EU-format health certificate from an SSFS-authorised vet, endorsed by SSFS. Must comply with EU Regulation 2020/692. Valid 10 days from examination date.

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory (blood draw plus lab fee): EUR 80 to EUR 250 plus international sample shipping

Cargo EVN to LIS via IST: approximately EUR 500 to EUR 1,500 depending on pet size

SSFS health certificate from SSFS-authorised vet: AMD 15,000 to AMD 50,000 (approximately EUR 35 to EUR 120)

IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80 to EUR 300

Agent fee if used: EUR 400 to EUR 900

Critical points

The 90-day wait starts from the blood draw date, not from the result date. Ensure you have the actual blood draw date recorded accurately.

No EU-approved titre test laboratory is likely in Armenia. Blood must be shipped internationally. Plan the cold-chain shipping with your vet before drawing the blood.

Microchip must come before the vaccination. Post-vaccination microchipping invalidates the vaccination for EU purposes.

Turkish Airlines and Gulf carriers apply summer temperature embargoes. Plan travel for spring or autumn.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Turkish Airlines	Via Istanbul (IST). EVN to IST then IST to Lisbon (LIS). Turkish Airlines Cargo is the primary cargo option from Yerevan to Portugal. The IST-LIS route is a regular service. Temperature embargoes during Turkish summer.	Cargo Only
Emirates	Via Dubai (DXB). EVN to DXB then DXB to LIS. Emirates SkyCargo handles live animals. A longer routing than Turkish Airlines but with strong cargo infrastructure. Gulf summer temperature embargoes apply.	Cargo Only
Qatar Airways	Via Doha (DOH). EVN to DOH then DOH to LIS. Qatar Cargo is reliable on Caucasus-to-Europe corridors. Temperature embargoes apply during Gulf summer.	Cargo Only
Wizz Air	Wizz Air operates from Yerevan to some European cities. Direct Wizz Air cabin pet service to Lisbon may not exist, but connecting via a Central European hub is possible for very small pets. Confirm routes and cabin pet availability before planning.	Cabin Only Small

Portugal's EU entry requirements for Armenian pets

Portugal is an EU member state. Armenia is not on the EU’s approved country list under Regulation 576/2013. Every pet from Armenia going to Portugal must follow the full unlisted country procedure.

The sequence is fixed: microchip implanted before vaccination, rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test blood draw at least 30 days after vaccination, result of at least 0.5 IU/ml at an EU-approved laboratory, then a 90-day wait from the blood draw date before Portugal entry.

DGAV is Portugal’s competent authority and conducts inspections at Lisbon Airport (LIS) cargo terminal. The EU health certificate endorsed by SSFS must accompany the pet and be valid on arrival.

Finding an EU-approved laboratory from Armenia

There is likely no EU-approved FAVN titre test laboratory in Armenia. Your vet in Yerevan must draw the blood correctly (using EDTA tubes, stored cold) and ship it to an approved laboratory outside Armenia. Common destination labs include facilities in Germany, Georgia, and Turkey.

The sample must arrive at the lab in acceptable condition. Your vet needs experience with international blood sample shipping. The laboratory receiving the sample must confirm it accepts international samples before you proceed.

Factor two to four weeks for sample transit and result return on top of the 90-day wait. The 90-day clock runs from the draw date regardless of when results arrive.

Cargo from Yerevan to Lisbon

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) is the main cargo option for Yerevan (EVN) to Lisbon (LIS). Daily flights on both segments make this a reliable routing. Turkish Airlines Cargo has established live animal handling at EVN and at IST.

Emirates via Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha are alternatives if Turkish Airlines dates do not work. Both extend the journey time significantly but have strong cargo infrastructure.

Lisbon Airport (LIS) is Portugal’s main international hub. DGAV veterinary inspection takes place at the cargo terminal after the pet’s arrival. Ensure your IPATA agent or handling agent at LIS is briefed on the documentation requirements in advance.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

The EU maintains a list of approved third countries for pet travel based on disease risk assessments. Armenia is not on this list, which means pets from Armenia must follow the stricter unlisted country process including the FAVN titre test and 90-day wait. This applies regardless of the individual pet’s health status.

The 90-day wait starts from the date blood was drawn for the FAVN titre test. It does not start when results arrive. Record the blood draw date accurately; this is the date all waiting period calculations are based on.

Yes. Your vet in Yerevan can draw the blood after the microchip and vaccination. The blood then needs shipping to an EU-approved laboratory outside Armenia. The 90-day wait starts from the Armenian blood draw date, so starting in Armenia is the correct approach.

DGAV (Direcção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) conducts the veterinary inspection at Lisbon Airport cargo terminal. They check the SSFS-endorsed EU health certificate, verify the microchip, and confirm documentation is in order.

No quarantine for compliant arrivals. DGAV inspection is documentary and physical on arrival day. Healthy pets with complete SSFS-endorsed EU health certificates are released without detention. Non-compliant pets may be refused entry.

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