How do I get a European Union Pet Passport for my dog?

I'm visiting Denmark with my Chihuahua soon, and have the US paperwork lined up (veterinary certificate from USDA APHIS).

Once I'm in Europe, how do I get an EU pet passport for my dog?

Specifically, will they generate a pet passport based on the documentation of my dog's rabies vaccine received in the United States, or will they require that the dog be vaccinated again?

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Best Answer

The process is reasonably simple: you just take your pet and EU health certificate, the one you have endorsed by APHIS, to a veterinarian in the EU. Most vets can issue EU pet passports; just call and ask to be sure when you make your appointment. You have up to four months to do this, but if you plan to travel with your pet around the EU you should do it as soon as possible, as airlines and train operators will ask for the pet passport even for travel within the EU.

It is indeed possible that your pet might have to be vaccinated for rabies again.

A writer at The Points Guy recently moved a pet to the EU and documented the process. You may find it interesting additional reading.

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Quick Answer about "How do I get a European Union Pet Passport for my dog?"

You have to have an appointment. ...

You don't need to queue in the reception area of the Casa Della Salute in Camucia, but can walk straight through to the Servizi Veterinario section (up to the glass booths in the reception area, take a right turn to the end of a corridor, then turn left).

Can my dog have a European passport?

You can obtain a European pet passport from any vet. The European pet passport is valid for life, subject to one condition: you must ensure that your pet is up to date with its anti-rabies vaccination. The length of time between a booster dose is between 1 and 3 years, depending on the vaccine.

Can I get an EU pet passport for my UK dog?

Unfortunately no. An Eu pet passport must be issued by an official veterinarian within the EU.

How do I get a EU pet passport UK?

They are issued by authorised veterinarians and contain the following information:

Description and details of your pet.

Your pet's microchip or tattoo code.

Your pet's rabies vaccination record.

Contact details of the vet who issued the passport.

Contact details of the pet's owner.

How do I move my dog to the EU?

What Paperwork Do I Need to Import my Pet to Europe?

Implantation and certification of an ISO Microchip. ...

Three-year rabies vaccination, which must be done AFTER the ISO Microchip. ...

Ten days before departing for the EU, visit your veterinarian for an international health certificate and an EU veterinary certificate.

EU pet passports: How to make your dog French and the rules for taking your pet to Europe

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