Relocate Cyprusby KyanoLab

Bringing pets to Cyprus

Cyprus follows EU pet movement rules. EU origin is straightforward. From outside the EU you'll need a rabies blood titer test plus a mandatory 3-month wait — start ~4 months before travel.

Tell us where you're flying from and what kind of pet — we'll lay out the timeline.

Your timeline21 days minimum

  1. Day -45
    Microchip implanted (if not already)
    ≈ Mar 27 (assuming you travel today)
  2. Day -21
    Rabies vaccination (must follow microchip)
    ≈ Apr 20 (assuming you travel today)
  3. Day -7
    EU pet passport issued by your home vet
    ≈ May 4 (assuming you travel today)
  4. Day -1
    Tapeworm treatment for dogs (1–5 days before travel)
    ≈ May 10 (assuming you travel today)
  5. Travel day
    Travel — check at Larnaca airport on arrival
    ≈ May 11 (assuming you travel today)

Notes

  • · EU pet passport is your single document.
  • · No titer test required from EU origin.
  • · Up to 5 pets per traveller without commercial declaration.

Universal pet checklist

Documentation

  • · ISO microchip (must precede rabies vaccine)
  • · EU pet passport (EU origin) OR official health certificate (non-EU)
  • · Rabies vaccination record
  • · Proof of titer test (non-EU only) — done 30+ days post-vaccine

On arrival

  • · Veterinary Services check at Larnaca (LCA) airport
  • · Tapeworm treatment (dogs) within prescribed window
  • · Register with a local Cyprus vet within 30 days
  • · Check Cyprus's banned/restricted breed list before transport
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