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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Spain follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
France adheres to EU-wide pet travel rules, necessitating a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid travel documents.
Germany follows standard EU regulations for pet entry, requiring microchipping, rabies vaccination, and proper health certification.
Italy complies with EU pet travel standards, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
Portugal follows EU pet travel regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
The Netherlands adheres to EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
Belgium follows standard EU pet travel regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
The UK requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an Animal Health Certificate, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Ireland requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate documentation, with mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Switzerland requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a pet passport or veterinary certificate depending on the origin.
Austria follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid travel documentation.
Poland adheres to EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid pet passport or health certificate.
The Czech Republic follows standard EU pet travel rules requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid documentation.
Greece follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid travel documentation.
Hungary adheres to EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid pet passport or health certificate.
Sweden follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid travel documentation.
Norway requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs, documented in a passport or health certificate.
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, documented in a passport or health certificate.
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 US has relatively flexible federal entry requirements for pets, though state-level regulations and airline policies often impose stricter documentation and health standards.
Canada maintains straightforward entry requirements, primarily focusing on proof of rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.
Australia has some of the world's strictest pet import requirements, necessitating extensive pre-export testing, permits, and mandatory post-arrival quarantine.
New Zealand requires strict adherence to Import Health Standards, including mandatory permits, pre-export testing, and post-arrival quarantine.
Japan enforces a strict notification and testing system to maintain its rabies-free status, requiring significant advance planning.
South Korea requires microchipping and rabies antibody testing for all incoming pets to ensure disease-free entry.
Singapore uses a risk-based categorization system for pet imports, requiring permits, specific vaccinations, and potential quarantine.
Hong Kong's entry requirements are strictly based on the country of origin's rabies status, with long quarantine periods for non-exempt countries.
Thailand requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, import permit, and an endorsed health certificate for all pet imports.
The UAE requires a microchip, rabies titer test, import permit, and government-endorsed health documentation for entry.
Mexico requires a valid rabies vaccination certificate and a recent health certificate for pet entry.
Brazil requires a rabies vaccination with a 21-day waiting period and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Argentina requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate for pet entry.
Chile requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official Zoosanitary Export Certificate for entry.
South Africa requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test, and an import permit for entry.
Egypt requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate for entry.
Turkey requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.
Iceland has very strict import rules, requiring an import permit, pre-approved health documentation, and a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
As an EU member, Luxembourg requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU health certificate for entry.
Malta follows EU pet travel regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Cyprus adheres to EU pet travel standards, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
Taiwan requires a microchip, rabies titer test, import permit, and potential post-entry quarantine.
The Philippines requires an import permit (SPSIC), microchip, rabies vaccination, and core vaccinations.
Malaysia requires an import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and potential quarantine depending on the country of origin.
Vietnam requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate, with an import permit typically necessary for entry.
Indonesia requires an import permit, microchip, and government-endorsed health documentation for all pet arrivals.
Entry into Saudi Arabia requires prior approval from the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, along with a microchip and rabies vaccination.
India requires an Advance NOC, microchip, and specific government-endorsed health certificates, with a mandatory quarantine period for most arrivals.
Colombia requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate, with an inspection by ICA upon arrival.
Peru requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate, with a mandatory inspection by SENASA upon arrival.
Pakistan requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination, and typically an import permit for pet entry.
Bangladesh requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for pet entry.
Entry requires an import permit, a health certificate, and proof of rabies vaccination.
Entry requires an import permit, a health certificate, and proof of rabies vaccination.
Qatar requires a microchip, import permit, rabies vaccination, and a titer test for entry.
Entry requires a microchip, import permit, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate.
Bahrain requires a microchip, import permit, rabies vaccination, and a titer test.
Oman requires a microchip, import permit, rabies vaccination, and a titer test.
Entry requires an import permit, a health certificate, and proof of rabies vaccination.
Entry requires a microchip, specific vaccinations, and a health certificate issued within 10 days.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an international health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titre test (if applicable), health certificate, and an ONSSA import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and a pre-approved import permit.
Entry requires a rabies vaccination, health certificate, and a mandatory import permit.
Ghana requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and a pre-obtained import permit.
Entry requires a microchip (for dogs), rabies vaccination, parasite treatment, and an endorsed International Veterinary Certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination (with 21-day wait), and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Ecuador requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate for entry.
Entry to Venezuela requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official, legalized health certificate.
Bolivia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination administered three months prior, and a health certificate.
Serbia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and either an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Ukraine requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an international health certificate.
Lithuania follows EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Latvia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Estonia follows EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and appropriate health documentation.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry is straightforward with a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and proper health documentation.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a health certificate or pet passport.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Kazakhstan allows pet entry with standard documentation including a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Uzbekistan permits the entry of dogs and cats provided they have a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Brunei requires an import permit, microchip, and government-endorsed health documentation, with potential quarantine based on origin.
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 without quarantine.
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 30 Oct 2026 — requirements checked daily for accuracy.