EES · ETIAS — Last checked 5 November 2026
Travelling with your pet to Europe: what do you need?
Answer a few questions about your animal and your trip. You get a checklist with deadlines and official links, based on the current EU rules.
- Free
- No account
- Works in your browser
What you get
Every deadline for your dog, cat or ferret
- Microchip, rabies vaccine and titre test checked
- A timeline with the dates for your vet
- Health certificate and tapeworm windows calculated
- Based on the current EU rules (2026)
What makes pet travel tricky
How the checker works
- 1Five short stepsAnimal, journey, health details, who travels with it and transport.
- 2Current EU rulesBased on the European Commission pages for Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and the EU list of countries. Every source has a date.
- 3A timelineYou see the earliest dates for vaccination, blood test and certificate, so you can plan with your vet.
Private by design
Your answers stay in your browser. Only if you download or print the checklist do we ask for your name and email.
FAQ
Does my dog need a rabies antibody test to enter the EU?
Only if you come from a country that is not on the EU list. The United States, Canada, the UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are on the list, among others. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before the health certificate is issued.
How long before travel do I need the health certificate?
The EU animal health certificate must be issued by an official or authorised vet at most 10 days before you arrive in the EU. It then stays valid for onward travel inside the EU for up to 6 months, or until the rabies vaccination expires.
How many pets can I bring?
Up to 5 under the non-commercial rules. More is only allowed for a competition, show or sports event, with proof of registration, for animals older than 6 months.
Which countries need a tapeworm treatment?
Dogs entering Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland need a tapeworm treatment by a vet 24 to 120 hours before arrival.
Can I bring a rabbit, bird or reptile?
The EU pet passport and these rules only cover dogs, cats and ferrets. For other animals, check the national rules of the destination country.
Sources
- European Commission — Pet movement (dogs, cats, ferrets) official
- Your Europe — Travelling with pets official
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