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Pet Transport Belgium to Lithuania: 2026 Guide

Lithuania is in the EU, so the Belgium-to-Vilnius move follows the EU Pet Travel Scheme. Your dog or cat needs an EU pet passport with a valid ISO microchip and current rabies …

1-3 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
Full door to door
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip …
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required. …
Rabies titre testNot required. Belgium and Lithuania are …
QuarantineNot required for compliant arrivals from …
Import permitNot required for non-commercial …
Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU …
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
Before other preparations.
Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: Belgian official vet

2
First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster: no wait.
EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: FAVV/AFSCA-authorised vet in Belgium

3
4-6 weeks before.
Book BRU to VNO routing via AMS or WAW

Responsible: Owner or agent

4
Via AMS: approximately 4-5 hours. Via WAW: approximately 5-6 hours.
Travel day: Brussels to Vilnius approximately 4-6 hours total

Responsible: Owner

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Belgium and Lithuania are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test needed.
Quarantine
Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.
Health certificate
EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Lithuania.
Export permit
No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued by a FAVV/AFSCA-authorised official veterinarian in Belgium. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No additional export health certificate needed for intra-EU travel.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

KLM via Amsterdam
Brussels Airlines or Vueling-type connections from BRU to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), then KLM direct AMS to Vilnius (VNO). Cabin pets and live animal cargo available. Amsterdam Schiphol's IATA-certified live animal handling at the connecting hub.
Cargo and Cabin
LOT via Warsaw
BRU to Warsaw (WAW) via Brussels Airlines or LOT, with LOT regular WAW to Vilnius (VNO) services. LOT accepts cabin pets on European routes. Warsaw is a practical Baltic hub.
Cargo and Cabin
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
BRU to Frankfurt (FRA) on Brussels Airlines/Lufthansa code-share, with connections to Vilnius. Frankfurt Animal Lounge handles cargo pets at FRA. Suitable for large dogs requiring cargo.
Cargo and Cabin
Ryanair (cabin only)
Ryanair may serve BRU to VNO routes. Cabin pets only. No cargo service. Suitable for very small dogs and cats.
Cabin Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from Belgian official vet
Cabin pet fee BRU to Vilnius (two legs): EUR 80-200
Cargo fee for larger dogs: EUR 400-1,100
IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250
Total for small cabin pet: EUR 130-300
Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 600-1,500

Critical points

Lithuania requires muzzling and lead use in public for certain breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. Contact SFVS at vmvt.lt before travelling with these breeds.

Vilnius Airport (VNO) has smaller cargo facilities than Brussels Airport (BRU) or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Confirm live animal cargo capacity at VNO with the airline before booking.

The KLM via Amsterdam connection is convenient from Brussels as the BRU-AMS leg is very short, and AMS to VNO is a direct KLM service.

Belgian EU pet passports must be issued by a FAVV/AFSCA-authorised vet.

Brussels to Vilnius: the practical routes

Belgium and Lithuania have decent connectivity via Amsterdam and Warsaw. The KLM via Amsterdam option is clean: BRU to AMS takes under an hour, and KLM operates AMS to VNO directly. Amsterdam’s live animal handling quality at Schiphol is a benefit for cargo pets.

The LOT via Warsaw route is worth considering, particularly for owners who find better connections from Brussels to Warsaw than to Amsterdam. Brussels Airlines has codeshare arrangements with several carriers serving WAW. LOT’s WAW-VNO service is regular and reliable.

For small cabin pets, both routings are manageable in terms of total journey time. For large dogs in cargo, Amsterdam Schiphol’s cargo infrastructure is stronger than Warsaw, so the KLM routing edges ahead on this dimension.

Lithuania's breed handling rules

Unlike Latvia, Lithuania does not ban Pit Bull-type dogs from entering the country. Instead, Lithuanian law requires that certain breeds be muzzled and on a lead whenever in public. The affected breeds include American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and their crossbreeds.

Belgian owners of these breeds can relocate to Lithuania, but must comply with the handling requirements from arrival. Local municipalities in Lithuania sometimes apply additional restrictions beyond the national rules.

Contact the SFVS at vmvt.lt before travel to confirm current requirements for your specific breed and the municipality where you will be living.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Belgium and Lithuania are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test is required for intra-EU movements. A current rabies vaccination and valid EU pet passport are sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
Lithuania requires muzzling and lead use in public for American Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, and crossbreeds. These dogs can enter Lithuania but must comply with these rules. Check vmvt.lt for the current full list.
KLM via Amsterdam is generally the stronger option for cargo pets (Schiphol’s live animal infrastructure). For cabin pets, both routes are comparable. The Amsterdam connection is also shorter in transit time given the short BRU-AMS hop.
No. Lithuania does not impose quarantine on pets arriving from other EU member states. A valid EU pet passport with current vaccination is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.
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