International Pet Transport Guide
International Pet Transport & Pet Relocation
— Country Requirements
Planning pet transport or pet relocation for your dog, cat, puppy or kitten? Our international guide covers entry requirements, documentation and preparation for every destination — including pets from London to Spain — so your pet's journey goes smoothly.
Legal Requirements
Each country has specific entry rules for pets including microchipping and vaccinations.
Documentation
Pet passports, health certificates, and vaccination records are essential for border crossing.
Preparation
Plan ahead with your veterinarian to ensure compliance with all destination requirements.
Always Verify Local Requirements
Pet travel regulations change frequently. Contact the embassy, consulate, or relevant government ministry of your destination country to confirm current entry requirements. We recommend consulting with your veterinarian at least 8 weeks before travel.
Essential Travel Preparation
Before You Travel
- 1Obtain a microchip and register it with international databases
- 2Apply for or renew pet passport documents
- 3Ensure rabies vaccination is current and compliant
- 4Obtain health certificate from veterinarian (within 10 days of travel)
- 5Check return entry requirements for your home country
During Transport
- Keep all documents in a secure, accessible folder
- Carry copies of vaccinations and health certificates
- Have your veterinary clinic contact information handy
- Provide comfort items and familiar belongings for your pet
- Plan for regular breaks and adequate hydration
Destination Requirements
Every country has its own entry rules for pets. Browse the destinations below to understand the documentation, vaccination, and import requirements for your journey. We transport globally — wherever your pet needs to go, we're here to help.
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Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess a valid EU pet passport or health certificate to enter Spain.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate EU-standard health documentation.
Germany requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-compliant health documentation.
Italy requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and documented with an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Portugal requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-standard health documentation.
The Netherlands requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and documented with an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Belgium requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-compliant health documentation.
The UK requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and specific health documentation, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess valid EU documentation or a health certificate, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Switzerland follows standard EU-aligned pet travel rules requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and valid pet passports or health documentation.
Austria adheres to EU regulations requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport for intra-community movement.
Poland follows standard EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.
The Czech Republic adheres to EU regulations, requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport.
Greece follows standard EU pet travel requirements, including microchipping, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.
Hungary adheres to EU regulations, requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport.
Sweden follows standard EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.
Norway requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and specific tapeworm treatment for dogs, with strict bans on certain dog breeds.
Denmark follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Finland requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs entering the country.
Romania follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Bulgaria follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Croatia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Slovakia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Slovenia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
The U.S. has relatively flexible federal entry requirements, focusing primarily on rabies vaccination status for dogs from high-risk countries.
Canada maintains straightforward entry requirements, primarily requiring proof of rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.
Australia has some of the world's strictest pet import requirements, necessitating extensive preparation, testing, and mandatory quarantine.
New Zealand requires rigorous adherence to Import Health Standards, often involving permits, specific testing, and mandatory quarantine.
Japan requires extensive advance planning, including microchipping, double rabies vaccination, and a 180-day waiting period after antibody testing.
South Korea requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a successful rabies antibody titer test for entry.
Singapore uses a country-grouping system to determine quarantine and testing requirements, necessitating an import permit and strict adherence to health protocols.
Hong Kong requires an advance import permit, microchipping, and specific rabies vaccination timing to avoid long-term quarantine.
Thailand requires an import permit, microchip, and official health documentation, with potential quarantine if protocols are not followed.
The UAE has strict import requirements including a mandatory import permit, ISO microchip, and a 90-day waiting period following a rabies titer test.
Mexico requires a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination, with no quarantine or import permit needed for standard pet travel.
Brazil requires a valid rabies vaccination, antiparasitic treatment, and an official health certificate, with no quarantine or import permit required.
Argentina requires an endorsed health certificate and proof of rabies and parasite treatment, with no import permit or quarantine for standard travel.
Chile requires a microchip, specific core vaccinations, and an official Zoosanitary Export Certificate for entry.
South Africa requires an import permit, microchip, and government-endorsed health documentation, with potential quarantine based on origin.
Egypt requires a valid rabies vaccination and an endorsed veterinary health certificate for entry.
Turkey requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for entry.
Iceland has stringent import requirements including a mandatory 14-day quarantine and a pre-approved import permit.
Luxembourg follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
Malta follows EU regulations with an additional mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Cyprus adheres to EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health documentation.
Taiwan requires an import permit, rabies titer testing, and a mandatory quarantine period.
The Philippines requires an import permit (SPSIC) and valid rabies vaccination documentation.
Malaysia requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a mandatory quarantine period.
Vietnam allows the entry of dogs and cats with standard health documentation and microchipping, provided they meet vaccination requirements.
Indonesia has strict import procedures requiring an import permit, microchipping, and entry through designated international airports.
Importing pets to Saudi Arabia requires prior approval from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and valid health documentation.
India requires a formal pre-import clearance from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services and entry through designated airports.
Colombia requires a valid health certificate and rabies vaccination, with inspection by the ICA upon arrival.
Peru requires a valid health certificate and specific vaccinations, followed by a mandatory inspection by SENASA upon arrival.
Importing pets to Pakistan requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and potential coordination with local agricultural authorities.
Bangladesh requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Services.
Entry requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, a government-endorsed health certificate, and a mandatory pre-approved import permit from DAPH.
Travelers should obtain a health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Services.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit from the Ministry of Environment.
Importing a pet requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior permit from the local agricultural authority.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit from the Livestock Department.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit via the Customs Bayan System.
Entry requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and a prior import permit obtained from the appropriate ministry.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies and core vaccinations, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Algeria requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid health documentation to avoid quarantine.
Morocco has strict rabies-focused import regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, titre test, and an import permit.
Tunisia requires pets to have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an endorsed health certificate for entry.
Kenya requires an import permit, microchip, and valid rabies vaccination documentation for all incoming pets.
Nigeria requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.
Ghana requires an import permit, microchip, and rabies vaccination for all pets entering the country.
Uruguay requires a health certificate, rabies and core vaccinations, and parasite treatment, with documents often needing an apostille.
Paraguay requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.
Ecuador requires a valid health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination for pet entry, with no mandatory quarantine.
Entry into Venezuela requires a health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination, and prior authorization from veterinary authorities.
Bolivia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and antiparasitic treatment for entry.
Serbia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation for non-commercial pet entry.
Ukraine requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.
As an EU member, Lithuania requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Latvia follows EU regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU pet documentation.
Estonia adheres to EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU pet documentation.
Albania requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for pet entry.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate, with potential titer test requirements for specific origins.
Montenegro requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate for entry.
North Macedonia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate identity documentation.
Moldova requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a valid health certificate for pet entry.
Georgia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.
Armenia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.
Azerbaijan requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.
Kazakhstan has straightforward entry requirements for pets, primarily focusing on microchipping, rabies vaccination, and government-endorsed health certification.
Uzbekistan requires standard documentation including a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a titer test, all endorsed by government authorities.
Brunei has strict import regulations, requiring an import permit, microchip, and rabies vaccination, with quarantine mandatory for pets from non-approved countries.
Entry into Myanmar requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Cambodia allows pet entry with a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate, provided they are not for commercial purposes.
Laos requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate for pet entry.
Requirements change frequently — always confirm with your vet and the destination country's embassy. Call us on 0330 043 7732 for personalised guidance on any destination.
Full Country Pet Travel Requirements
Detailed entry requirements for pet transport to each destination, including microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, quarantine, and import permit information.
Last reviewed 27 Oct 2026 — requirements checked daily for accuracy.