Pet Travel Requirements

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Pet Travel: Transporting Dogs and Cats to and from Czech Republic

The Czech Republic requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate for entry.

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UK to Czech Republic: Transporting Dogs and Cats

We provide professional door-to-door transport for your pets travelling from the United Kingdom to the Czech Republic.

  • Microchip: Pets must be identified by an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination.
  • Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, administered at least 21 days before your scheduled date of entry.
  • Health certificate: You must obtain an official Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel.
  • Import permit: No import permit is required for non-commercial pet travel when meeting all standard health and documentation requirements.
  • Owner presence: Pets must be accompanied by the owner or an authorized person during the journey to the Czech Republic.
  • Arrival checks: Authorities may verify your pet's microchip and health documentation upon arrival at the border or airport.
  • Confirmation: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides.
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Czech Republic to the UK: Bringing Dogs and Cats to Great Britain

Our team assists with the logistics of bringing your dogs and cats from the Czech Republic into Great Britain.

  • Microchip: Your pet must be identified with an ISO-compliant microchip before any rabies vaccination is administered.
  • Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, and a blood test may be necessary if travelling from a non-listed country.
  • Travel document: Pets must carry an EU pet passport or a valid GB pet health certificate for entry into Great Britain.
  • Tapeworm treatment: Dogs must receive tapeworm treatment from a vet 24 to 120 hours before their scheduled arrival in Great Britain.
  • Quarantine: Compliant pets that meet all health and documentation requirements are not subject to quarantine upon arrival in the UK.
  • Authorized routes: Pets must travel via approved routes and with an authorized carrier to ensure compliance with UK border regulations.
  • Confirmation: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides.
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EU to Czech Republic: Travelling with Pets within the EU

We facilitate seamless pet transport for dogs and cats moving from other EU countries into the Czech Republic.

  • EU passport: A valid EU pet passport issued in the pet's country of residence is sufficient for travel within the EU.
  • Microchip: All pets must be identified by an ISO-compliant microchip to ensure they are traceable during their journey.
  • Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, with the primary vaccination administered at least 21 days before your travel date.
  • Border checks: There are generally no routine veterinary border checks for pets moving between EU member states for non-commercial purposes.
  • National extras: Be aware that specific countries like Ireland, Malta, Finland, and Norway may require additional tapeworm treatments for entering dogs.
  • Non-EU export: If travelling from outside the EU, you must provide an official export health certificate and any required import permits.
  • Confirmation: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all current requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides.

Pet travel rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements with your vet and the authorities in Czech Republic before you book, and check the rules for bringing your pet back into the UK.

Transporting a pet to Czech Republic?

Door-to-door collection, paperwork checks before departure and a fixed price confirmed in writing.