Pet passports: where they count

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Brazil may also accept an official pet passport in place of the CVI, if it carries all the data the CVI asks for and is valid in the country that issued it. The CVI is the safe choice.

“Os Estados Partes podem autorizar o ingresso dos animais quando estejam amparados por um passaporte que tenha vigência no território do país em que foi concedido”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Dogs and cats coming from European Union member states may use their EU pet passport instead of a CVI.

“Para los perros y gatos provenientes de países miembros de la Unión Europea es válido el uso del pasaporte de la Unión Europea emitido por la misma.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Some destinations accept the EU pet passport as proof of the animal's health, and Ruokavirasto recommends getting one for every travelling pet.

“Jotkin kohdemaat hyväksyvät myös EU-lemmikkieläinpassin eläimen terveyttä koskevana todisteena.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Not every country outside the EU accepts the EU pet passport. Some let dogs, cats and ferrets travel with it; others require a veterinary certificate issued by an official vet of the competent authority.

“Ne. Kai kurios trečiosios šalys leidžia šunims, katėms ir šeškams keliauti su ES gyvūno pasu, o kitos reikalauja, kad gyvūnas būtų lydimas veterinarinio sertifikato, kurį išduoda oficialus kompetentingos institucijos veterinarijos gydytojas.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

From an EU/EEA country your pet needs a European pet passport issued by an authorised vet and signed by you, with its microchip, rabies vaccination and (dogs) tapeworm treatment.

“The animal must be accompanied by a pet passport carrying details of ownership, description and ID-marking of the animal.”

Planning to bring your pet back? A pet returning to Norway can use its EEA pet passport instead of a health certificate only if it had its rabies vaccination, and the titer test where one is needed, before it left the EEA. Do them before you go.

“animals returning to Norway (or another EEA-country), may be accompanied by their pet passport as long as the animal received the anti-rabies vaccination and underwent the rabies antibody titration test (if necessary) before the pet left the EEA”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

Planning to bring your pet back to the EU? After a short stay in a non-EU country you can skip the 3-month wait after the rabies blood test, but only if, before you leave the EU, your pet was vaccinated against rabies, passed a successful titer test, and your vet recorded both in its EU pet passport. So do the blood test before you go.

“The 3-month waiting period is not required if you are re-entering the EU with your pet after a short stay in a non-EU country on condition that before leaving the EU : your pet was vaccinated against rabies, and your pet underwent a successful rabies titration test, and this information is recorded by your vet in your pet's EU passport.”

From the EU and the other European countries on the FSVO list, your pet needs a recognised pet passport showing its microchip and valid rabies vaccination.

“To travel to Switzerland from the EU, dogs, cats and ferrets must generally meet three requirements: they need a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and a recognised pet passport.”

Travel with a pet passport issued in an EU country (or a GB-issued AHC from the last 6 months, or a Great Britain pet health certificate).

“If you’re travelling from an EU country your pet must have one of the following documents”

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you cannot use a pet passport to enter the EU — even one issued in the EU. Use an animal health certificate.

“you cannot use a pet passport to enter the EU - even if it was issued in the EU”