Pet Transport from Belgium to Georgia
Moving a pet from Belgium to Georgia is a manageable process. Georgia accepts EU health certificates for incoming pets and does not require a titre test from EU-origin animals. The preparation centres …
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Responsible: Your vet in Belgium
Responsible: Owner or IPATA-registered agent
Responsible: FASFC-authorised vet and FASFC provincial office
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: NFSA inspectors
Georgia entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
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Georgia does not require a titre test from EU-origin pets. However, confirm requirements have not changed since this guide was published. The NFSA (nfa.gov.ge) publishes current import conditions.
The FASFC health certificate is valid 10 days from examination. Do not complete the examination too early, or you risk the certificate expiring before travel.
There is a direct Wizz Air service from Brussels to Tbilisi that accepts small cabin pets. This is the simplest option for qualifying small animals and keeps the pet with you.
Confirm whether your chosen hub carrier applies breed restrictions before booking. Brachycephalic breeds face restrictions on Emirates and some Turkish Airlines routes.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wizz Air | Wizz Air operates Brussels (BRU/CRL) to Tbilisi (TBS). Cabin pets accepted for animals under approximately 8kg including carrier. Not suitable for larger pets. Book cabin pet space in advance as availability is limited. | Cabin Only Small |
| Turkish Airlines | Via Istanbul (IST). BRU to IST then IST to TBS. Turkish Airlines Cargo accepts live animals. The IST-TBS route is a well-used cargo corridor from Europe to Georgia. Temperature embargoes apply during Turkish summer months. | Cargo Only |
| Ryanair | Ryanair does not accept pets other than registered assistance animals on most routes. Not a viable option for cargo or standard pet cabin travel from Belgium to Georgia. | Cabin Only Limited |
| Lufthansa Cargo | Via Frankfurt (FRA). BRU to FRA then FRA to TBS via Lufthansa or partner connections. Frankfurt Animal Lounge available for transiting pets. A reliable option for cargo transport when direct hub connections are not available on preferred carriers. | Cargo Only |
| Qatar Airways | Via Doha (DOH). BRU to DOH then DOH to TBS. Qatar Cargo handles live animals. Temperature restrictions during Gulf summer. A viable alternative to Turkish Airlines. | Cargo Only |
Georgia's import requirements for Belgian pets
Georgia accepts companion pets from EU member states with a valid EU-format health certificate. The certificate must be endorsed by FASFC and cover the microchip number, rabies vaccination status, and a general health declaration. No titre test is required from Belgium.
On arrival at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), the National Food Agency (NFSA) conducts a documentary and physical inspection. The NFSA is Georgia’s competent authority for veterinary matters (nfa.gov.ge). Provided the documentation is complete and the pet is in good health, it clears customs without quarantine.
Georgia’s rules are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the Georgian Embassy in Brussels or at nfa.gov.ge before travel.
Cargo routing from Brussels to Tbilisi
No direct cargo service operates from Brussels (BRU) to Tbilisi (TBS). All pet cargo moves via a hub.
Turkish Airlines is the most common choice for this route. The BRU-IST-TBS routing combines Turkish Airlines’ European network with its Caucasus services. Transit times at Istanbul are generally reasonable for pet cargo, and Turkish Airlines Cargo is a known quantity on the TBS corridor. Temperature embargoes during Turkish summer months can restrict acceptance, so spring and autumn are the best seasons.
Lufthansa Cargo via Frankfurt (FRA) is a reliable alternative. Frankfurt’s Animal Lounge handles transiting pets professionally, and Lufthansa has onward connections to Tbilisi via Lufthansa or partner carriers.
If your pet qualifies for cabin travel by size (generally under 8kg including carrier), Wizz Air’s direct Brussels to Tbilisi service is significantly more straightforward. Your pet stays with you and avoids the cargo process entirely.
FASFC certificate: what to expect in Belgium
Belgium’s export process for companion pets involves two steps: a pre-travel examination by an FASFC-authorised vet, then endorsement of the health certificate by the relevant FASFC provincial office.
The vet examination covers microchip readability, vaccination records, and general health fitness for travel. The EU-format health certificate is completed during this appointment. Allow one to two working days for FASFC endorsement after the examination. The 10-day clock on certificate validity starts from the examination date, so schedule the appointment carefully relative to your travel date.
FASFC provincial contacts are listed at fasfc.be. Some vets are authorised to submit directly to FASFC online, which can speed up the process.
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