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International Pet Transportation to the EU

The EU (European Union) is comprised of 27 countries plus Norway and Northern Ireland. The EU collectively issues a set of regulations which must be complied with to travel with your pet to an EU country. While the general set of requirements remain the same for all EU countries, country specific rules may be in place so check if your destination has issued any special conditions or treatments which must be done before import.

Pet Microchip

An ISO-compatible microchip is required to enter the EU. An ISO-11784/11785 microchip is the standard microchip used in countries the world over and is accepted as the only form of identification your pet can have. Remember to get your pet microchipped before their rabies vaccination, or at the same time.

Rabies Vaccination

Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies by an authorized vet before it can travel to an EU country. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination and must be microchipped before the vaccination is administered. Your pet can travel after a minimum of 21 days have passed since the date of vaccination. Your pet must get any booster doses before the validity of the previous vaccination has expired.

Documentation & Permits Required for Pet Travel to the EU

You will need an EU animal health certificate to enter an EU country with your pet from a non-EU country. This certificate contains details about your pet such as their identity, health, and rabies vaccinations. Your pet must have an EU animal health certificate before travelling. This certificate is issued by an official state vet based in the country of departure. This certificate must be issued no more than 10 days before the date of arrival of your pet into the EU. Additionally, you will need to affix a written declaration to this health certificate which states that your relocation is not for commercial purposes.

Parasite Treatment (dogs only)

Pet dogs travelling to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, or Northern Ireland, you must get it treated against Echinococcus tapeworm between 24-120 hours before travel. The specifics of the treatment must be mentioned in the EU health animal certificate.

Arriving in the EU

Pets must travel with their owners when travelling to an EU country. If the owner is unable to travel with their pet, they may provide written permission to another person to do so. This permission should be affixed along with the declaration of your non-commercial movement. If your pet is travelling with another person, then the pet and pet owner must be reunited within 5 days of reaching the EU.

Special Travel Conditions

You may travel with up to five pets to the EU. In case of the travel more than five pets, you must provide proof that your pets are participating in an event/exhibition/competition, and your pets must be more than 6 months of age before travelling. You and your pet can only enter the EU through a traveler’s point of entry. At this point, your travel documents will be verified by the authorities of your destination country. If your pet fails these checks or is in non-compliance of the issued guidelines, your pet may be quarantined, deported, or euthanized.

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FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & QUERIES

Explore queries and frequent doubts about pet travel.

How Can You Transport Your Pet In India?

Moving Pets Within Borders Is A Troublesome Task, With A Stack Of Documents To Be Proofed And Submitted, And Considering A Lot Of Shipping Restrictions. There Are Primarily Three Modes Of Transporting Pets In India Air, Train And Ground Shipping.’

What Are The Regulations To Relocate Your Pet To India?

A Person Can Get Maximum Two Pets Either Dog Or Cat To India. Relocating Pets To India Requires Documents Like, Import Permit ( NOC ) , AQCS Certificate, Veterinary Health Certificate From The Country Of Origin, Pet Microchip And Updated Vaccination Record.

What Is The Best Way To Travel With Your Pet?

The Best Option To Travel With Your Pet Depends Upon Distance, Time And Health Of Your Pet. There Are Three Modes To Travel With Your Pet Flight, Train And Ground Shipping ( Cab ). If You Are Travelling International Flight Is The Only Option As Well As One Of The Safest Way To Travel With Your Pet.

How Do You Prepare Your Pet For Travel?

Pet Mostly Get Anxious During Travel To Avoid This You Can Train Your Pet For Socialising Skills. Crate Train The Pet For A Comfortable Journey. Take Him To Large Crowed Make Him Comfortable With The Noises In The Surrounding.

Is Pet Relocation Expensive?

Average Domestic Pet Transportation In India Can Cost Somewhere Between Rs. 20000/- To Rs. 60000/- INR. The Service Involves Parameters That Are Subject To Change On Distinctive Variants Like Size Of The Pet Crate, Modes Of Transportation Like Flight, Train And Car.

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