FLY FROM NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES TO EUROPE***
Passport
- EU Pet Passport is released only for dogs, cats and ferrets.
- Animals having a valid EU Pet Passport can travel freely around EU member states.
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Microchip
- Pets need to be microchipped by an authorized veterinarian.
- A readable tattoo done on or before July 3rd, 2011 will be accepted as well.
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Vaccinations
- Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies.
- Vaccinations must be administered by an authorized veterinarian at least 21 days before the date of your flight and not more than three months.**
- Your pet must get regular booster vaccinations.
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Tapeworm treatment
- It is compulsory for dogs travelling to United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland or Malta.
- The treatment can be given by an authorized veterinarian within a period of not more than 120 hours and not less than 24 hours before the scheduled arrival.
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Blood sample
- You will need the pet’s blood sample taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination.****
- The sample must be sent by your veterinarian to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory and register a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
- Your pet can travel to the EU three months after the date of a successful blood test.
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Health certificate
- You must get your pet's health certificate by an authorized veterinarian no more than 10 days before you travel to the EU.
- Your pet’s health certificate will be valid for 10 days after the date of issue to entry into the EU and 4 months of onward travel within the EU.
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*Rules for traveling to EU countries from the UK might change, due to Brexit agreements; please contact us for more info.
**Keep in mind that a pet needs to be at least 12 weeks old before you can make a vaccination against rabies.
***Flying to Switzerland? Please remember that the list of airports you can fly to with your pet depends on your departure country.
****If your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up-to-date with boosters, before the expiry of the previous vaccination, you will not be required an additional blood test next time you fly to the EU.
