EU pet passport & pet travel
If you are moving to Ireland, you can apply for a Pet Passport to bring your pet dog or cat with you.
The Pet Passport is a European Union document that shows certain conditions have been met.
About the Pet Passport
A Pet Passport shows that:
- The animal is travelling from an eligible country.
- The animal has a microchip embedded in it.
- The animal has been vaccinated against rabies.
- The animal has been successfully blood-tested for antibodies at least 6 months prior to entry.
- The animal has been correctly treated for tick and tapeworm.
Pets from outside the EU can also enter Ireland, but only if they come from certain qualifying countries. Find out what countries are eligible.
Pets from eligible non-EU countries must be accompanied by a 'Veterinary Certificate for the Domestic Dogs, Cats and Ferrets entering the European Community for non-commercial movements' and supporting documentation. Download the Veterinary Certificate here.
Other countries
Pet dogs and cats from countries not included in either of the above schemes must have an import licence and 6 months quarantine in a public quarantine facility. Click here for detailed conditions and application forms.
