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

  1. 1Obtain a microchip and register it with international databases
  2. 2Apply for or renew pet passport documents
  3. 3Ensure rabies vaccination is current and compliant
  4. 4Obtain health certificate from veterinarian (within 10 days of travel)
  5. 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.

Don't see your destination? Contact us — we travel worldwide and can advise on any country.

🇪🇸Spain

Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess a valid EU pet passport or health certificate to enter Spain.

🇫🇷France

Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate EU-standard health documentation.

🇩🇪Germany

Germany requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-compliant health documentation.

🇮🇹Italy

Italy requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and documented with an EU pet passport or health certificate.

🇵🇹Portugal

Portugal requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-standard health documentation.

🇳🇱Netherlands

The Netherlands requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and documented with an EU pet passport or health certificate.

🇧🇪Belgium

Belgium requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid EU-compliant health documentation.

🇬🇧United Kingdom

The UK requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and specific health documentation, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.

🇮🇪Ireland

Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess valid EU documentation or a health certificate, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.

🇨🇭Switzerland

Switzerland follows standard EU-aligned pet travel rules requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and valid pet passports or health documentation.

🇦🇹Austria

Austria adheres to EU regulations requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport for intra-community movement.

🇵🇱Poland

Poland follows standard EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.

🇨🇿Czech Republic

The Czech Republic adheres to EU regulations, requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport.

🇬🇷Greece

Greece follows standard EU pet travel requirements, including microchipping, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.

🇭🇺Hungary

Hungary adheres to EU regulations, requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and a valid EU pet passport.

🇸🇪Sweden

Sweden follows standard EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport.

🇳🇴Norway

Norway requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and specific tapeworm treatment for dogs, with strict bans on certain dog breeds.

🇩🇰Denmark

Denmark follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇫🇮Finland

Finland requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs entering the country.

🇷🇴Romania

Romania follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇧🇬Bulgaria

Bulgaria follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇭🇷Croatia

Croatia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇸🇰Slovakia

Slovakia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇸🇮Slovenia

Slovenia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.

🇺🇸United States

The U.S. has relatively flexible federal entry requirements, focusing primarily on rabies vaccination status for dogs from high-risk countries.

🇨🇦Canada

Canada maintains straightforward entry requirements, primarily requiring proof of rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.

🇦🇺Australia

Australia has some of the world's strictest pet import requirements, necessitating extensive preparation, testing, and mandatory quarantine.

🇳🇿New Zealand

New Zealand requires rigorous adherence to Import Health Standards, often involving permits, specific testing, and mandatory quarantine.

🇯🇵Japan

Japan requires extensive advance planning, including microchipping, double rabies vaccination, and a 180-day waiting period after antibody testing.

🇰🇷South Korea

South Korea requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a successful rabies antibody titer test for entry.

🇸🇬Singapore

Singapore uses a country-grouping system to determine quarantine and testing requirements, necessitating an import permit and strict adherence to health protocols.

🇭🇰Hong Kong

Hong Kong requires an advance import permit, microchipping, and specific rabies vaccination timing to avoid long-term quarantine.

🇹🇭Thailand

Thailand requires an import permit, microchip, and official health documentation, with potential quarantine if protocols are not followed.

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

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

Mexico requires a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination, with no quarantine or import permit needed for standard pet travel.

🇧🇷Brazil

Brazil requires a valid rabies vaccination, antiparasitic treatment, and an official health certificate, with no quarantine or import permit required.

🇦🇷Argentina

Argentina requires an endorsed health certificate and proof of rabies and parasite treatment, with no import permit or quarantine for standard travel.

🇨🇱Chile

Chile requires a microchip, specific core vaccinations, and an official Zoosanitary Export Certificate for entry.

🇿🇦South Africa

South Africa requires an import permit, microchip, and government-endorsed health documentation, with potential quarantine based on origin.

🇪🇬Egypt

Egypt requires a valid rabies vaccination and an endorsed veterinary health certificate for entry.

🇹🇷Turkey

Turkey requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for entry.

🇮🇸Iceland

Iceland has stringent import requirements including a mandatory 14-day quarantine and a pre-approved import permit.

🇱🇺Luxembourg

Luxembourg follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.

🇲🇹Malta

Malta follows EU regulations with an additional mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.

🇨🇾Cyprus

Cyprus adheres to EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health documentation.

🇹🇼Taiwan

Taiwan requires an import permit, rabies titer testing, and a mandatory quarantine period.

🇵🇭Philippines

The Philippines requires an import permit (SPSIC) and valid rabies vaccination documentation.

🇲🇾Malaysia

Malaysia requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a mandatory quarantine period.

🇻🇳Vietnam

Vietnam allows the entry of dogs and cats with standard health documentation and microchipping, provided they meet vaccination requirements.

🇮🇩Indonesia

Indonesia has strict import procedures requiring an import permit, microchipping, and entry through designated international airports.

🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

Importing pets to Saudi Arabia requires prior approval from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and valid health documentation.

🇮🇳India

India requires a formal pre-import clearance from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services and entry through designated airports.

🇨🇴Colombia

Colombia requires a valid health certificate and rabies vaccination, with inspection by the ICA upon arrival.

🇵🇪Peru

Peru requires a valid health certificate and specific vaccinations, followed by a mandatory inspection by SENASA upon arrival.

🇵🇰Pakistan

Importing pets to Pakistan requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and potential coordination with local agricultural authorities.

🇧🇩Bangladesh

Bangladesh requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Services.

🇱🇰Sri Lanka

Entry requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, a government-endorsed health certificate, and a mandatory pre-approved import permit from DAPH.

🇳🇵Nepal

Travelers should obtain a health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Services.

🇶🇦Qatar

Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit from the Ministry of Environment.

🇰🇼Kuwait

Importing a pet requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior permit from the local agricultural authority.

🇧🇭Bahrain

Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit from the Livestock Department.

🇴🇲Oman

Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, health certificate, and a prior import permit via the Customs Bayan System.

🇯🇴Jordan

Entry requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and a prior import permit obtained from the appropriate ministry.

🇱🇧Lebanon

Entry requires a microchip, rabies and core vaccinations, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.

🇩🇿Algeria

Algeria requires pets to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by valid health documentation to avoid quarantine.

🇲🇦Morocco

Morocco has strict rabies-focused import regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, titre test, and an import permit.

🇹🇳Tunisia

Tunisia requires pets to have a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an endorsed health certificate for entry.

🇰🇪Kenya

Kenya requires an import permit, microchip, and valid rabies vaccination documentation for all incoming pets.

🇳🇬Nigeria

Nigeria requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.

🇬🇭Ghana

Ghana requires an import permit, microchip, and rabies vaccination for all pets entering the country.

🇺🇾Uruguay

Uruguay requires a health certificate, rabies and core vaccinations, and parasite treatment, with documents often needing an apostille.

🇵🇾Paraguay

Paraguay requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.

🇪🇨Ecuador

Ecuador requires a valid health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination for pet entry, with no mandatory quarantine.

🇻🇪Venezuela

Entry into Venezuela requires a health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination, and prior authorization from veterinary authorities.

🇧🇴Bolivia

Bolivia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and antiparasitic treatment for entry.

🇷🇸Serbia

Serbia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation for non-commercial pet entry.

🇺🇦Ukraine

Ukraine requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.

🇱🇹Lithuania

As an EU member, Lithuania requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate.

🇱🇻Latvia

Latvia follows EU regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU pet documentation.

🇪🇪Estonia

Estonia adheres to EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU pet documentation.

🇦🇱Albania

Albania requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for pet entry.

🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina

Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate, with potential titer test requirements for specific origins.

🇲🇪Montenegro

Montenegro requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate for entry.

🇲🇰North Macedonia

North Macedonia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate identity documentation.

🇲🇩Moldova

Moldova requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a valid health certificate for pet entry.

🇬🇪Georgia

Georgia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.

🇦🇲Armenia

Armenia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.

🇦🇿Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.

🇰🇿Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has straightforward entry requirements for pets, primarily focusing on microchipping, rabies vaccination, and government-endorsed health certification.

🇺🇿Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan requires standard documentation including a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a titer test, all endorsed by government authorities.

🇧🇳Brunei

Brunei has strict import regulations, requiring an import permit, microchip, and rabies vaccination, with quarantine mandatory for pets from non-approved countries.

🇲🇲Myanmar

Entry into Myanmar requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.

🇰🇭Cambodia

Cambodia allows pet entry with a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate, provided they are not for commercial purposes.

🇱🇦Laos

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.