Vaccinations – What do I need to bring my dog or cat into the EU?
It doesn’t matter what species of animal you’re bringing; it must be at least 12 weeks old before it can travel. All animals need a rabies vaccination with a 15-digit ISO microchip implanted on the day of vaccination or prior and it has to be administered at least 21 days before the date of travel. The vaccine must be in the first year of a 3 year vaccine (first or booster applies)
For animals coming from a country with a high incidence of rabies than you’ll need to plan things a bit more in advance, as it will need a /FAVN/Titer test atleast 30 days after being vaccinated plus a wait of three months before your pet can fly. Once again, all pets need microchipping before the rabies vaccination takes place.
Always make sure to have your dog or cat receives their DHPP, flea & tick treatment, and any country specific export required vaccines before applying to leave your respective country.
Quarantine – Will my pet need to quarantine?
Your pet will avoid quarantine if it meets all the requirements. Any signs of serious disease, though, and the animal will be whisked away until they’ve sorted it out (at your expense).
Health certificate – What health certificate is required?
The EU has a specific health certificate that has to be signed and stamped by the government veterinary office prior to leaving. Some countries require an export certificate (Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Kazahkstan, Moldova, etc).
Here is an example of the health certificate that is required to enter:
