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 valid EU documentation for entry.
Entry requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and appropriate EU-standard health documentation.
Germany requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation for all pet entries.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU-compliant health documentation.
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess valid health documentation.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid EU-compliant health documentation.
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess valid health documentation.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, health documentation, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and possess valid documentation; dogs require specific tapeworm treatment.
Switzerland requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and proper documentation for pet entry.
Austria follows standard EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid pet documentation.
Poland adheres to EU pet travel regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation.
The Czech Republic requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid documentation for pet entry.
Greece follows standard EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid pet documentation.
Hungary requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid documentation for pet entry.
Sweden follows EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid documentation, with a mandatory customs declaration.
Norway requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Denmark follows standard EU pet travel rules requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and proper documentation.
Finland requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and mandatory tapeworm treatment for dogs.
Romania follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip and valid rabies vaccination.
Bulgaria adheres to EU pet travel rules, requiring a microchip and valid rabies vaccination.
Croatia follows standard EU pet travel requirements including microchipping and rabies vaccination.
Slovakia requires a microchip and valid rabies vaccination for all incoming pets.
Slovenia follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip and rabies vaccination.
The US requires compliance with CDC and USDA regulations, which focus primarily on rabies vaccination status and health documentation.
Canada has straightforward entry requirements centered on providing a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
Australia maintains some of the world's strictest pet import requirements, necessitating extensive preparation, testing, and mandatory quarantine.
New Zealand requires strict adherence to import health standards, including mandatory microchipping, vaccinations, and potential quarantine.
Japan's entry process is highly structured, requiring significant lead time for vaccinations, testing, and mandatory advance notification.
South Korea offers a relatively straightforward entry process for pets, provided they are microchipped and have valid health documentation.
Singapore requires an import permit and strict adherence to health and vaccination standards, with quarantine duration based on origin.
Hong Kong requires an import permit and strict compliance with vaccination and microchipping rules to avoid mandatory quarantine.
Thailand requires an import permit, specific vaccinations, and a government-endorsed health certificate for pet entry.
The UAE has strict requirements including mandatory microchipping, rabies titer testing, and a pre-approved import permit.
Mexico requires a valid rabies vaccination and a recent health certificate for pet entry.
Brazil requires a valid rabies vaccination, antiparasitic treatment, and an official veterinary health certificate.
Argentina requires a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Chile requires a microchip, specific vaccinations, and a government-issued Zoosanitary Export Certificate.
South Africa requires an import permit, microchipping, rabies titer testing, and potential quarantine.
Egypt requires a valid rabies vaccination and a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate.
Turkey requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for entry.
Iceland has strict import rules requiring an import permit, rabies titer testing, and a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Luxembourg follows standard EU pet travel regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health documentation.
Malta requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and specific tapeworm treatment for dogs, along with pre-notification.
Cyprus follows EU regulations requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Taiwan requires an import permit, rabies titer testing, and a mandatory post-entry quarantine.
The Philippines requires an import clearance, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate for entry.
Malaysia requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and a mandatory quarantine period.
Vietnam requires an import permit, ISO-compliant microchip, and a government-endorsed health certificate for pet entry.
Indonesia requires an import permit, microchip, and official health documentation for all pet imports.
Entry requires an approved import permit from MEWA, a microchip, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
India requires an import permit, microchip, and official health documentation for pet entry.
Colombia requires a valid rabies vaccination and an official health certificate, followed by an inspection by ICA upon arrival.
Peru requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate, followed by a mandatory SENASA inspection.
Pakistan requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Bangladesh requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate.
Entry requires a prior import permit, a government-endorsed health certificate, and proof of rabies vaccination.
Entry requires a health certificate, rabies vaccination proof, and an import permit from the Department of Livestock Services.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies titer test, government-endorsed health certificate, and a prior import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, government-endorsed health certificate, and a prior import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies titer test, government-endorsed health certificate, and a prior import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test certificate, government health certificate, and a prior import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate with an import permit.
Entry requires a microchip, specific core vaccinations, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Algeria requires standard identification, rabies vaccination, and health documentation for pet entry.
Morocco has strict entry requirements including microchipping, rabies vaccination, titre testing, and an import permit.
Tunisia requires standard health documentation and rabies vaccination for pet entry.
Kenya requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and official health certification for pet entry.
Nigeria requires an import permit, rabies vaccination, and health certification for pet entry.
Ghana requires an ISO microchip, import permit, and health certificate for entry.
Uruguay requires a valid rabies vaccination and a government-endorsed health certificate for pet entry.
Paraguay requires a valid rabies vaccination and an endorsed health certificate for pet entry.
Ecuador requires a valid health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination for pet entry, with no quarantine if requirements are met.
Entry into Venezuela requires a legalized health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination, with no quarantine if documentation is complete.
Bolivia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a health certificate, with no quarantine if all documents are in order.
Serbia requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate for entry.
Ukraine requires a microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate for 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 health documentation.
Estonia adheres to EU regulations, requiring a microchip, rabies vaccination, and valid health documentation for entry.
Albania requires standard identification, rabies vaccination, and health documentation for pet entry.
Entry requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate, with rules aligned to the EU Pet Travel Scheme.
Montenegro requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate for entry.
North Macedonia requires standard identification and rabies vaccination for pet entry.
Moldova requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a valid health certificate for entry.
Georgia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate for entry.
Armenia requires standard identification and health documentation for pet entry.
Azerbaijan requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate for entry.
Kazakhstan has straightforward entry requirements for pets, focusing on a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate.
Uzbekistan allows pet entry with standard international documentation, including a microchip, rabies vaccine, and government-endorsed health certificate.
Brunei has strict import regulations, requiring an import permit, government-endorsed health documentation, and potential long-term quarantine.
Myanmar requires an import permit and a certificate of recommendation from the LBVD, alongside standard health and rabies documentation.
Cambodia requires a microchip, rabies vaccination, and a government-endorsed health certificate, with strict adherence to rules to avoid quarantine.
Entry into Laos typically requires an import permit, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a veterinary health certificate.
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 23 Oct 2026 — requirements checked daily for accuracy.