Taking your dog or cat from Slovenia to Malaysia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect around 20-28 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. Your …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to Malaysia
typically takes around 20-28 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Slovenia to Malaysia import process
01
Microchip first. Vaccination at least 30 days before the titre test blood draw.
Implant ISO microchip, then administer or confirm current rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet in Slovenia
02
Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination.
FAVN titre test at a DVS-approved laboratory
Responsible: Vet, sent to a DVS-approved laboratory
03
Once the titre test is submitted. Allow 4 to 8 weeks.
Apply for DVS import permit and MAQIS import permit
Responsible: Owner or agent
04
90 days. Cannot be shortened by boosters or repeat tests.
3-month wait from the successful titre test result
Responsible: Owner to track
05
Close to travel, matching the DVS permit validity window.
UVHVVR-endorsed health certificate
Responsible: UVHVVR-authorised vet, UVHVVR
06
Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Quarantine begins on arrival.
Book cargo via Istanbul or Vienna; arrive at KLIA for 14-day quarantine
Responsible: Owner or agent, then DVS
Requirements
Malaysia 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 standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. Given after the microchip, at least 30 days before the blood draw for the FAVN titre test.
Rabies titre test
Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test at a DVS-approved laboratory, minimum 0.5 IU/ml. A 3-month (90-day) wait applies from the date of a successful result before entry (December 2024 DVS policy update). Slovenia is a non-scheduled country for this purpose.
Quarantine
Mandatory. 14 days at a DVS-designated quarantine facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, at the owner's expense (December 2024 update).
Import permit
Required. DVS (Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia) import permit, applied for through DVS district offices or the Animal Passport portal before travel. A MAQIS (Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services) import permit is also required before the pet is shipped.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from the UVHVVR-authorised vet, valid as specified in the DVS import permit.
Leaving Slovenia
Export requirements
Export permit
No export permit required for companion pets leaving Slovenia.
Health certificate
Export health certificate issued by a UVHVVR-authorised veterinarian and endorsed by UVHVVR, matching the format specified in the DVS import permit.
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test at a DVS-approved laboratory: EUR 90-200
Vaccinations and UVHVVR-endorsed health certificate: EUR 80-250
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 150-400
Cargo fee, Ljubljana to Kuala Lumpur via Istanbul or Vienna: EUR 900-2,500
14-day DVS quarantine facility fee at KLIA: confirm current rate with DVS
Pet transport agent fee (recommended given the permit sequence): EUR 400-1,200
Total typical range: EUR 1,900-4,900 over a 5 to 7 month window
Critical points
Ljubljana's airport is small and has no direct service to Kuala Lumpur. Both the Istanbul and Vienna connections add hours, which matters for crate comfort and any feeding schedule your vet sets.
The 90-day wait runs from the titre test result date, not the vaccination date. Blood drawn before 30 days post-vaccination produces an invalid result.
14-day quarantine at KLIA applies to Slovenian pets the same way it applies to every non-scheduled country. Slovenia's small volume on this corridor does not change the DVS classification.
Apply for the DVS and MAQIS permits before booking cargo space. Arriving without both leads to detention at the airport.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Turkish Airlines Cargo
Via Istanbul (IST). A dependable long-haul cargo route for pets out of Central Europe, and the connection with the most weekly capacity out of Ljubljana.
Cargo Only
Austrian Airlines
Via Vienna (VIE). Small pets can travel in the cabin on the short Ljubljana-Vienna leg before transferring to cargo for the onward journey to Kuala Lumpur, subject to Austrian's own weight limits.
Cabin and Cargo
What Malaysia requires
The requirements for Malaysia are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Avoiding the common mistakes
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. Malaysian DVS classifies Slovenia as a non-scheduled country, the same category as every other EU member state. The FAVN titre test, the 90-day wait and the 14-day quarantine all apply in full, regardless of how few pets travel this specific corridor.
No. Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul and Austrian Airlines via Vienna are the two workable routings. Both add a connection, and the total journey runs well over 16 hours including the transfer.
A UVHVVR-authorised veterinarian issues the certificate, which UVHVVR then endorses. The certificate must match the format specified in the Malaysian DVS import permit, so confirm the exact template with your agent before the appointment.
14 days at a DVS-designated facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, at the owner’s expense, under the December 2024 DVS update. This runs after the 90-day pre-travel wait from the titre test result, not instead of it.
Yes, on the Ljubljana-Vienna leg with Austrian Airlines, subject to their own weight and carrier limits. The pet then transfers to cargo for the long-haul sector to Kuala Lumpur, since no airline carries pets in the cabin across that distance.
Yes. Malaysia refuses entry to American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, Rottweilers and their crosses, regardless of documentation quality. Check your dog’s breed status with DVS before starting any preparation.
Airline guides
Turkish Airlines Cargo
Austrian Airlines
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.