Unless the owners can prove that the animals are travelling to participate in sporting events or exhibitions, they may be accompanied by a maximum of 5 pets. under 12 weeks old and have not received an anti-rabies vaccination orĪre between 12 and 16 weeks oldand have received an anti-rabies vaccination, but do not yet meet the vaccination validity requirements of the law.They must also publishnternet this information on the internet.ĮU countries may allow the non-commercial movement into their territory from another EU country of pets which are either:
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Where rabies or a disease other than rabies occurs, the non-commercial movement or transit of pet animals may be suspended from all or part of the territory of the EU country or non-EU country concerned.ĮU countries must provide the public with clear and easily accessible informationnternet concerning the requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pets and the rules for compliance checks on such movement. The previously existing model of passport, if it was issued before 29 December 2014, will remain valid. Depending on the non-EU country’s rabies status, there may be additional strict requirements to be met, including a blood test carried out after vaccination and verified by an approved laboratory. To enter the EU, pets from non-EU countries must meet the same minimum conditions. The name, species, breed, sex, colour, date of birth and any noteworthy characteristics of the pet
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The location of the transponder or the tattoo and the alphanumeric code displayed by the transponder or the tattoo The passport includes information such as: The specifications for the new passport are laid down by the European Commission in Regulation (EU) No 577/2013. Have received an anti-rabies vaccination Ĭomply with any preventive health measures for diseases other than rabies īe accompanied by a passport completed and issued by an authorised vet.
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To travel between EU countries, pets must:īe marked (by means of a transponder * or tattoo) It builds on the existing pets’ passport scheme and introduces a new model of passport.Ĭats, dogs and ferrets can travel with their owners within the EU if they have a passport that contains proof of their identity and their anti-rabies vaccination. This law applies to non-commercial movement of pet animals into an EU country from another EU country, a territory or a non-EU country. It aims to ease formalities for the owners of dogs, cats and ferrets when travelling with their pets. Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 on formalities for pet animals travelling between EU countries