Bringing your pet to European Union
EU Pet Passport or official veterinary certificate required. Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and meet country-specific requirements. Most EU countries require no quarantine for compliant pets from approved countries.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport for EU pets, or official veterinary certificate for non-EU pets
Customs & arrival
Entry through approved Travellers' Point of Entry. Documents checked at border control.
Required vaccinations
- Rabies — At least 21 days before entry — Must be administered after microchipping and be current
Best practice tips
- Get EU Pet Passport if from EU
- Verify entry point is approved
- Check individual country rules
- Keep all vaccination records
- Book vet appointment 4-6 weeks ahead
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for European Union, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
How much does it cost to move a pet to European Union?
International relocations to European Union typically range from $1,500–$6,000 depending on your origin city, the size of your dog or cat, the airline and optional services like door collection and delivery. Use our instant quote tool for an exact, all-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarantine required to bring a pet to European Union?
No mandatory quarantine applies for compliant pets entering European Union, provided every import requirement is met.
Does European Union require a microchip for imported pets?
Yes — an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
What are the pet import requirements for European Union?
EU Pet Passport or official veterinary certificate required. Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and meet country-specific requirements. Most EU countries require no quarantine for compliant pets from approved countries.
How much does it cost to fly a pet to European Union?
Most international pet relocations to European Union range from about $1,500 to $6,000 depending on origin, pet size, airline and add-on services. FlyMyPet gives you an exact instant price online.
