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Greece pet travel requirements
for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Greece applies EU pet travel rules but does not allow young pets under 16 weeks. Plan your paperwork well before booking.

Rabies 21-day rule EU Pet Passport Young pets not permitted

What your pet needs for Greece entry

  1. 1

    Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

    Must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination.

  2. 2

    Rabies vaccination — 21-day wait for primary vaccines

    Boosters given within validity have no wait. Lapsed boosters restart the 21-day clock.

  3. 3

    EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

    EU/EEA-origin pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; arrivals from other countries need a government-endorsed AHC issued within 10 days of travel.

Check your compliance

Vaccination type

The date the rabies vaccine was administered

When you plan to cross the border with your pet

Pet type

Travelling to Greece with your pet

Greece — mainland and islands alike — is a beloved destination for European pet owners. The sunny climate, outdoor taverna culture, and string of island ferry connections make it a natural fit for travelling with dogs. Greece applies standard EU Regulation 576/2013 for entry of dogs, cats, and ferrets.

However, Greece does not participate in the EU young-pet derogation: pets under 16 weeks are not permitted to enter. Pets must be vaccinated (minimum age 12 weeks) and must have completed the full 21-day post-vaccination wait before entry into Greece. For adult pets with a completed primary vaccination, the 21-day wait applies in full.

EU/EEA pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; pets from other countries require a government-endorsed Animal Health Certificate valid for 10 days. Greece has no tapeworm requirement, no mandatory pre-notification, and no quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed on Greek ferries to the islands?
Most Greek domestic ferry companies (Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines, Minoan Lines) accept dogs on board but require them to be kept in designated areas or the vehicle deck during the crossing. Some operators require advance bookings for pets. Small pets in carriers may be permitted on deck. Always check the specific ferry operator's policy when booking.
Does Greece allow young pets (under 16 weeks) with an owner declaration?
No. Greece has not opted in to the EU young-pet derogation under Article 7 of Regulation 576/2013. Pets under 16 weeks are not permitted. Pets must be vaccinated (minimum age 12 weeks) and have completed the full 21-day post-vaccination wait — meaning the earliest a puppy or kitten can enter Greece is approximately 15 weeks of age.
Is tapeworm treatment required for dogs entering Greece?
No. Greece has no Echinococcus tapeworm requirement. Tapeworm treatment is only required at Great Britain, Ireland, Finland, Norway, and Malta.

Related resources

Rabies 21-Day Rule Calculator

Standalone rabies timing check for all EU/UK destinations

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