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Greece
Dog, Cat & Ferret Regulations
Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination required for non-commercial movement to Greece (per EU rules as implemented by the Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development & Food).
- Primary rabies vaccination may be administered at 12 weeks of age or later.
- A minimum wait of 21 days after the primary vaccination is required before travel.
- Entry of unvaccinated puppies/kittens/ferrets under 12 weeks is not allowed.
- Entry of 12–16‑week animals whose rabies vaccination is not yet valid is not allowed.
Certifications
Health certificate validity per EU rules.
- Valid for entry into the EU for 10 days from the date of issue to reach the EU point of entry.
- After entry, valid for movement within the EU for up to 4 months or until the rabies vaccination expires, whichever occurs first.
Microchip
Pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. A clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011 is accepted. Identification must be in place before rabies vaccination.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Entry points (Travellers’ Points of Entry)
Pets arriving from third countries must enter Greece via designated Travellers’ Points of Entry. Verify the specific entry point’s operating hours and procedures in advance.
General
No breed‑specific entry bans are stated by Greece for dogs or cats (per ΥΠΑΑΤ information).
