In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Thailand
typically takes around 8-12 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
A move from Greece to Thailand with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Expect about 8-12 weeks. Nothing here is unusually complex, but the deadlines matter. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order.
This route does not call for a rabies titre test. Read on for the requirements, timing and carrier options for this route.
Step by step
The Greece to Thailand process
1
First step. Must be done before any rabies vaccination.
Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785)
Responsible: Your veterinarian
2
After microchip. Two doses required (21 days apart) if no prior valid vaccination history.
Rabies vaccination course
Responsible: Your veterinarian
3
At least 15 days before travel. Apply via Thai DLD or through your agent.
Apply for Thailand DLD import permit
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
4
6-8 weeks before travel. Confirm pet acceptance in writing.
Book compliant airline and confirm pet space
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
5
Within 10 days of departure. Issued by official vet under Greek MRDF.
Obtain official veterinary health certificate
Responsible: Official veterinarian (Greek Ministry authorised)
6
Allow 3-5 working days. Book appointment in advance.
Get health certificate endorsed by Thai embassy in Athens
Responsible: You (must present in person in most cases)
7
At least 3 hours before departure for cargo pets.
Travel day: check in with full document set
Responsible: You and airline cargo desk
Checklist
Thailand: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum two doses given at least 21 days apart, or one dose if the pet has a valid vaccination history. Certificate must be current.
Rabies titre test
Not required for pets from Greece under current DLD rules. Verify with Thai DLD before travel as rules can change.
Quarantine
No quarantine if documentation is complete and compliant.
Import permit
Required. Apply to the Thai Department of Livestock Development (DLD) at least 15 days before travel.
Health certificate
Official veterinary health certificate required from Greece. Must be endorsed by the Thai embassy or consulate in Athens before departure. Present original on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Official veterinary health certificate required. Issued by an authorised official veterinarian under the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Must be endorsed or accepted by the Thai embassy or consulate in Greece before travel.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
Airline cargo fees (based on route, pet weight and crate dimensions)
2
IATA-compliant travel crate
3
Veterinary fees: microchipping, vaccinations, health certificate
4
Thai DLD import permit fee
5
Thai embassy health certificate endorsement fee
6
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for first-time international moves)
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Health certificate must be endorsed by the Thai embassy before departure. This cannot be done on arrival.
⚠ Microchip must be implanted before the first rabies vaccination. If done in the wrong order, the vaccination may not count.
⚠ Verify current DLD import rules before booking. Thailand's rules can update. Source: Thai Department of Livestock Development (dld.go.th).
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to seasonal and breed restrictions.
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways
Cargo: pets travel in temperature-controlled hold via Qatar Airways cargo. Brachycephalic breeds restricted. Allow 48 hours for booking confirmation.
Cargo Only
Thai Airways
Small pets (up to 5kg including carrier) allowed in cabin on approved routes. Cargo: larger pets via Thai Airways cargo as manifested freight. Book early as space is limited.
Cabin and Cargo
Lufthansa
Small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo in pressurised, temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round.
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo via KLM Cargo with temperature controls. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo.
Cabin and Cargo
What Thailand requires
The path into Thailand is straightforward to follow once you know the steps. Give the time-sensitive items priority and check the details below.
Avoiding the common mistakes
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. The official veterinary health certificate must be endorsed by the Thai embassy or consulate in Greece before travel. You cannot get this endorsement on arrival. Allow at least 3-5 working days for the appointment and processing.
No quarantine is required if your paperwork is complete, your import permit is approved, and your pet arrives with a valid endorsed health certificate. Incomplete documentation can result in quarantine or refusal of entry.
Apply directly to the Thai Department of Livestock Development (dld.go.th) at least 15 days before travel. Your pet transport agent can handle this on your behalf if preferred. The permit specifies what documentation your pet must carry.
There is no direct flight. Common options include Emirates (cargo via Dubai), Qatar Airways (cargo via Doha), Thai Airways (cabin or cargo, with connections), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt), and KLM (via Amsterdam). Confirm pet space on every leg of a connecting itinerary.
At least eight weeks, and twelve is safer. The DLD import permit needs 15 days, the embassy endorsement needs up to a week, and airline cargo space needs to be confirmed well ahead of departure.
Airline guides
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Thai Airways
Lufthansa
KLM
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.