Pet travel
For non-commercial travel from Ireland, with your pet cat, dog or ferret or assistance dog, within the EU and to Great Britain, and NI your pet will require:
- An approved microchip, correctly registered,
- An EU pet passport that will remain valid for the duration of your trip, and
- Rabies vaccination
Please note, a minimum age of 12 weeks applies for rabies vaccination and a waiting period will follow primary vaccination which could be up to a month. Please contact us for more details and be sure to plan well in advance.
When returning to Ireland your pet will require a tapeworm treatment given by a vet between 1 day and 5 days before returning to Ireland.
For more information, including rules on other types of pets, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/21d40-pet-travel/ or ask a member of our team.
Travelling to sell or rehome your pet is classed as commercial movement and special rules apply. Please contact [email protected], or your local RVO for details.
Different countries around the world have their own rules on whether you can take your pet there, and what you need to do so.
If you’re planning on making a trip, please contact us for more details as it can take a long time to sort out all the required documents and treatments.
It’s always a good idea to visit government pet travel website for guidance, as the rules can change.
Other things to check before you travel include approved transport companies and authorised routes for travel.
Do you have pet insurance? Is your accommodation pet-friendly? Does the country you are travelling to have any restrictions on importation of certain cat and dog breeds?
It can seem like a complicated situation – because it is! But don’t worry, as we’re always here to help.