Pet Travel
Bringing your pets into Ireland
The rules on bringing your pets into Ireland (for example, on holiday or because you are taking up residence here) change depending type of animals and the country you are travelling from.
All pets must be accompanied by original paperwork, Not copies. Your pet must arrive in Ireland within five days before or after you travel (but it can be accompanied by someone else). Five is the maximum number of animals allowed to travel with you. These rules apply no matter which country you are travelling from.
- Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret into Ireland
- Bringing your pet bird, rabbit, rodent and other animals into Ireland
BREXIT
The UK’s departure from the EU will result in a change in the rules for pet travel between Ireland and the UK.
Pet owners: click HERE for more information.
Veterinary Practitioners: click HERE for more information.
Preparing for Brexit, pet travel with your pet cat, dog or ferret into Ireland
Travelling or Relocating out of Ireland with your Pet
If you are travelling on holiday or relocating with your pet out of Ireland you will need to:
- contact the destination country for entry (certification) requirements
- contact the Regional Veterinary Office at least 2 months in advance of travel to ensure that necessary documentation is available and can be certified by Department officials
- allow sufficient time to ensure required tests can be successfully performed
- ensure your pet qualifies to return to Ireland, see Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret into Ireland
The Department may not be able to provide documentation for your pet to travel if you have not contacted your Regional Veterinary Office least two months in advance of travel.
