Republic of Slovenia Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline
Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Republic of Slovenia under UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection). Review the rule table below or pick your origin country, airline, breed, and flight date in the calculator to generate your exact paperwork schedule.
Official Slovenia Pet Import Rules at a Glance
Summary of UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.
| Import Biosecurity Authority | UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection) |
|---|---|
| Outbound Export Authority | UVHVVR |
| ISO Microchip Standard | ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination) |
| Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait | Minimum 21 days before arrival |
| Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT) | Required only when arriving from a High-Risk rabies country (90-day wait after blood draw). Exempt when flying directly from Rabies-Free or Controlled/Low-Risk countries. |
| Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment | No 24–120 hour statutory tapeworm window; follow standard pre-flight parasite check |
| Health Certificate & Endorsement Window | EU Non-Commercial Pet Health Certificate (Reg. 577/2013 Annex IV) — endorsed within 10 days before departure |
| Advance Import Permit | Not required for standard accompanied non-commercial pets |
| Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode | Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo |
| Post-Arrival Quarantine | 0 days (immediate clearance when all pre-arrival rules are met) |
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📅 On or before Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit. Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Slovenia.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 21-day primary immunity wait required by UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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Arriving in Republic of Slovenia: Airport & Customs Checklist
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) border customs post.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Republic of Slovenia
How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Republic of Slovenia?
UVHVVR (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection) recommends starting at least 45 days before travel. Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 15-digit implanted on or before its rabies vaccination, followed by a 21-day primary rabies immunity wait (plus a 90-day FAVN rabies antibody wait where applicable).
Does Republic of Slovenia require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?
Required only when arriving from a High-Risk rabies country (90-day wait after blood draw). Exempt when flying directly from Rabies-Free or Controlled/Low-Risk countries.
Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Republic of Slovenia?
Yes — Republic of Slovenia allows pets to arrive in the passenger cabin, checked hold (AVIH), or manifest cargo, subject to your airline's weight cap (typically 8 kg including carrier for cabin) and breed rules.
When must the veterinary health certificate be endorsed before flying to Republic of Slovenia?
Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "EU Non-Commercial Pet Health Certificate (Reg. 577/2013 Annex IV)" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure.
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