ID
Indonesia
✈️
GR
Greece
Pet Transport Indonesia to Greece: BARANTAN, FAVN Test, and EU Process
20-24 weeks
Typical preparation
None
No quarantine required
Moderate
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
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Overview
The main airline fact to know first: Garuda Indonesia does not accept pets as cargo. For the Jakarta to Athens route, you are working with Singapore Airlines Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, or KLM via their respective hubs. Beyond the logistics, Greece applies the full EU unlisted country protocol. That means FAVN titre test, 90-day wait, and an EU Animal Health Certificate before your pet steps off the plane.
Step by step
The Indonesia to Greece process
1
Immediately. Before the rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet
2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before the titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
3
At least 21 days after vaccination. EU-approved laboratory.
FAVN titre test blood draw
Responsible: EU-approved laboratory
4
From the blood draw date of the confirmed titre result. Cannot be cut short.
90-day waiting period
Responsible: Owner to track
5
During the 90-day wait. At least 14 days before travel.
Apply for BARANTAN export health certificate via iQFast
Responsible: Owner and vet
6
Within 10 days before entry into Greece.
EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC)
Responsible: Authorised vet
7
On travel day.
BARANTAN inspection at Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) on departure
Responsible: BARANTAN, airline cargo
Checklist
Greece: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard, 15-digit non-encrypted. Implanted before rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. After microchip. At least 21 days before the titre test blood draw. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Indonesia is an unlisted third country under EU Regulation 2016/429. 90-day waiting period applies from the blood draw date. |
| Quarantine | None for compliant pets entering Greece at an approved EU entry point with all documents correct. |
| Import permit | Not required. The EU Animal Health Certificate serves as the entry document. |
| Health certificate | EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC), issued by an authorised vet within 10 days before arrival in Greece. |
Leaving Indonesia
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | BARANTAN (Badan Karantina Indonesia, the Indonesian Quarantine Agency) export health certificate. Required before departure. Apply through the BARANTAN online system (iQFast) at least 14 days before travel. |
| Health certificate | Issued by an accredited veterinarian registered with Badan Karantina Indonesia (BARANTAN). Documents microchip number, rabies vaccination, and health status. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: IDR 500,000 to IDR 1,200,000 (approximately £25 to £60) |
| 2 | BARANTAN export health certificate and iQFast application fee |
| 3 | Vaccinations and veterinary consultation: IDR 300,000 to IDR 800,000 |
| 4 | IATA-compliant travel crate: IDR 800,000 to IDR 3,000,000 depending on size |
| 5 | Cargo airline fee (CGK to ATH): approximately IDR 6,000,000 to IDR 15,000,000 |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee in Indonesia: IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 8,000,000 |
| 7 | EU Animal Health Certificate: IDR 400,000 to IDR 1,000,000 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Garuda Indonesia does not accept pets as cargo. You will need Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM, or another carrier connecting through their respective hubs.
⚠ Indonesia is an unlisted third country for EU pet travel. The FAVN titre test and 90-day wait are not optional.
⚠ BARANTAN has transitioned to the iQFast online system for export applications. Paper applications are no longer accepted at most Indonesian ports of export.
⚠ The EU AHC must be issued within 10 days before arrival in Greece, not 10 days before departure. Calculate timing around the expected arrival date.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Jakarta (CGK) to Athens (ATH) via Singapore (SIN). Singapore Airlines Cargo accepts pets. Preferred carrier on this route due to strong live animal handling.
Qatar Airways Cargo
CGK via Doha (DOH) to ATH. Qatar Airways Cargo accepts pets as manifest cargo.
KLM Cargo
CGK to ATH via Amsterdam (AMS). KLM Cargo accepts pets. Note Garuda Indonesia does not accept pets as cargo.
The BARANTAN iQFast application
Badan Karantina Indonesia manages all animal quarantine matters in Indonesia, including export health certificates. Since mid-2023, applications are processed through the iQFast online portal. Start the application at least 14 days before travel, because the BARANTAN officer needs to inspect the animal before issuing the certificate.
The certificate documents the microchip number, rabies vaccination, and health status. Your vet will complete most of the supporting paperwork; BARANTAN reviews it and carries out a physical inspection before issuing the final export document.
Arriving in Greece: the approved entry point
Pets entering Greece as part of the EU must arrive at an approved entry point with a TRACES-registered inspection facility. Athens International (ATH) handles most international pet cargo arrivals. Your cargo agent will handle the TRACES notification and coordinate the inspection on arrival.
Provided the AHC is complete and current, and the 90-day wait has been observed, no quarantine applies. The arrival inspection is administrative rather than a welfare hold.
FAQ
Common questions
Garuda Indonesia does not accept pets as cargo, so the main options are Singapore Airlines Cargo (via Singapore), Qatar Airways Cargo (via Doha), or KLM Cargo (via Amsterdam). Singapore Airlines has a strong record for live animal handling and is the preferred choice for most pet transport agents working the CGK corridor. Whichever you choose, confirm the connecting carrier also accepts live animals before booking.
The blood draw must be done by a vet in Indonesia, but the sample must be sent to an EU-approved laboratory for analysis. Not all Indonesian laboratories are on the EU-approved list. Your vet or a specialist pet transport agent can confirm which laboratories in Indonesia, or in Singapore if you transit there, are approved. The result must show 0.5 IU/ml or above, and the 90-day wait starts from the date of that blood draw.
No quarantine, provided all documentation is correct. Greece, as an EU member, applies the standard EU import rules. For unlisted countries like Indonesia, the safeguard is the FAVN titre test and 90-day wait, not a quarantine on arrival. If documents are incomplete, the pet can be detained at the owner’s expense while issues are resolved.
At minimum: ISO microchip implanted first, then rabies vaccination. Dogs should also be current on distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and leptospirosis. The BARANTAN health certificate will ask about all vaccinations. For Greece specifically, the FAVN titre test result is the critical addition beyond standard vaccinations.
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