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nash212
Joined 2010
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14 years ago

Strictness of Pet Laws

14 years ago

Hi! I'll be moving to Athens in May with my cat. I was wondering whether the Greek authorities actually check all your documents at the airport? I've read that they are not so strict. What has anyone here experienced?

The problem is that I don't have enough time before I move to get the rabies blood test done as it takes 1 month and then 3 months of quarantine before entering the EU. Also, I will have diplomatic status there so was especially wondering whether the authorities will be lenient and let me enter with just the rabies vaccination, passport and microchip. Plus I could get the test done there too.

Your answers would be greatly appreciated! I'm really stressed out because of this!

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