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Rules to Bring Pets Into Countries

Entering The European Union (Continental Europe)

Directorate-General Health & Consumers
B - 1049 Brussels
Belgium
0032 2 299 11 11

Visitors and immigrants to Europe with Pets from Canada and the US are non-EU listed countries and need to follow the policies below. non-EU listed countries are those where there is rabies but there is good control of rabies in domestic animals and pets. For people with pets entering from countries without this control then the policies and potential quarantines are listed here . You can also see this link for more details on the pet policies from any country.

Visitors entering European Union (EU) countries from non-EU listed countries must first have their pets micro-chipped, recorded in the pet’s vaccination record by the vet, and correctly recorded on the EU pet passport or the 3rd country’s official veterinary certificate at the time of issue.

After being fitted for the micro-chip, pets must get a rabies vaccination (even if current); boosters must be kept up to date, and the waiting period before entering the EU is 21 days after the first vaccination date.

Entering The United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland)

On 1 January 2012 the pet travel rules changed when the UK brought its procedures into line with the European Union. From this date on all pets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from. Additional information can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel.

Directorate-General Health & Consumers
B - 1049 Brussels
Belgium
0032 2 299 11 11

Pet Passport information for pet travel in Europe can be found on the European Commission’s website at: http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/qanda_en.htm

This link also provides several questions and answers regarding the EU and traveling in and out of various countries. The EU ID card for pets applies in all 27 member states of the European Union and certifies that the pet concerned has also been vaccinated against rabies.

The following link details rules that apply to movement of pets both between European Member States and from third countries into the EU:

http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/index_en.htm

The following link provides information regarding movement of Pets (Non-Commercial Movement) within the EU: http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/nocomm_intra_en.htm

Visitors and immigrants to Europe with Pets from Canada and the US are non-EU listed countries and need to follow the policies below. non-EU listed countries are those where there is rabies but there is good control of rabies in domestic animals and pets. For people with pets entering from countries without this control then the policies and potential quarantines are listed here . You can also see this link for more details on the pet policies from any country.

Visitors entering European Union (EU) countries from non-EU listed countries must first have their pets micro-chipped, recorded in the pet’s vaccination record by the vet, and correctly recorded on the EU pet passport or the 3rd country’s official veterinary certificate at the time of issue.

After being fitted for the micro-chip, pets must get a rabies vaccination (even if current); boosters must be kept up to date, and the waiting period before entering the UK is 21 days after the first vaccination date.

To enter (or reenter) the UK the pet must also have an EU Pet Passport; information can be found at the following: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/pet-owners/documentation/.

All pet dogs must be treated for tapeworm and administered by a vet not less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before arrival in the UK.

Arrangements must also be made for your pet to travel with an approved pet transport company on an authorized route. Information is at the following: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/routes/.

Further important pet travel information regarding the above can be found at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/pet-owners/#eu.

Entering Switzerland

http://www.bvet.admin.ch/index.html?lang=en&PHPSESSID=26c89994bf3eba429c823613c53ce49d

http://geneva.angloinfo.com/countries/switzerland/pettravel.asp

Entering Russia

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/tcsneakpreview/page/countrydetail/RU/details.htm

Dogs entering Russia must have a legal Health Certificate from the country of origins Board of Health and obtained 10 days or less prior to arrival stating the animal is healthy and has been vaccinated for rabies. Vaccinations must occur between 1 month and a year before arrival. Travelers from the US or Canada should acquire the rabies certificate and have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA. If arriving by air, Moscow’s airports are the only entry points with customs clearance for pets. C.I.S. nationals may present a veterinary license instead, and an international Veterinary Passport is also accepted. There may also be a pet inspection fee upon entry.

Entering Ukraine

http://www.ukraine.alloexpat.com/ukraine_information/pets_to_bring_into_ukraine.php

http://www.ukrconsul.org/

Entering Germany

http://www1.zoll.de/english_version/index.html

http://www1.zoll.de/english_version/faq/a0_passenger_traffic/d0_pets/index.html

http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/qanda_en.htm

Entering Portugal

http://ukinportugal.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/frequently-asked-questions#pets

http://portugal.visahq.com/customs/

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/PT-Portugal-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

Entering Sweden

http://www.sjv.se/swedishboardofagriculture.4.6621c2fb1231eb917e680002462.html

http://www.sjv.se/swedishboardofagriculture/engelskasidor/animals/import/dogscatsandferrets.4.295b2341134f64e5d6280001001.html

Entering Croatia

http://www.mps.hr/UserDocsImages/publikacije/Import%20of%20pet%20animals-eng%20brochure-ispr.pdf

http://www.croatia.alloexpat.com/croatia_information/pets_to_bring_into_croatia.php

Entering Monaco

http://www.monaco.alloexpat.com/monaco_information/pets_to_bring_into_monaco.php

Entering Albania

http://albania.visahq.com/customs/

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/AL-Albania-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-summary.htm

Entering Austria

http://www.austria.org/bringing-your-pet

http://austria.visahq.com/customs/

Entering Andorra

http://www.andorra.ad/en-US/Useful_information/Pages/Frequently_asked_questions.asp

http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/nocomm_third_en.htm

Entering Iceland

http://www2.mast.is/Uploads/document/eydubl_ensk/ChecklistIportationofdogsandcatstoiceland.pdf

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/IS-Iceland-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

Entering Denmark

http://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/english/ImportExport/Travelling_with_pet_animals/Dogs_cats_ferrets/Travelling_to_Denmark/Pages/default.aspx

Entering Romania

http://www.romaniatourism.com/entry-requirements.html#travel_pets

Entering Spain

http://www.spain.info/en_GB/antes_del_viaje/consejos-practicos/requisitos/#r3

http://www.spainexpat.com/spain/information/importing_pets_how_to_bring_your_pet_to_spain/

Entering Norway

http://www.aerointel.com/CustomsDocuments/norway.pdf

http://www.regjeringen.no/en/archive/Stoltenbergs-2nd-Government/Ministry-of-Foreign-Affairs/Veiledninger-og-brosjyrer/2006/diplomat-in-norway/25.html?id=419553

Entering Lithuania

http://vilnius.usembassy.gov/customs-info.html

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/LT-Lithuania-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

Entering Poland

http://poland.usembassy.gov/poland/pets.html

http://poland.visahq.com/customs/

Entering Bulgaria

http://www.bulgarianembassy.org.uk/consular/Iimport%20of%20Pets%20in%20Bulgaria.htm

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/BG-Bulgaria-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-summary.htm

Entering Greece

http://www.greekembassy.org/Embassy/files/PET_ANIMALS_NEW_LAW09-08-20040.pdf

http://athens.usembassy.gov/ac_pets.html

Entering Malta

http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/MT-Malta-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm

http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2011/06/30/new-rules-pet-passports/

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