Pet Passport, Immigration & Quarantine Travel Info: Italy
EUROPEAN UNION REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF PET CATS, DOGS AND FERRETS INTO ITALY FROM WITHIN THE EU, OR FROM A COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES.
For a list of countries with a low incidence of rabies, CLICK HERE.
For rules to take a pet into the European Union from a country
with a high incidence of rabies, CLICK HERE.
IDENTIFICATION:
Your pet should be identified with a microchip that meets ISO
standards 11784/11785. This is a 15 digit ISO compliant microchip that operates at 134.2 kHz.
If your pet does not have the ISO microchip then the owner must provide
their own scanner. For more information on microchips, CLICK HERE. To purchase a 15 digit ISO microchip, CLICK HERE. For more information
on microchip scanners, CLICK HERE.
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE - PET PASSPORT:
Your pet must be accompanied by the bi-lingual
certificate of the country you are entering as prescribed by rule EU 998.
This pet passport must show that the pet has been vaccinated against rabies and certain other diseases
by a licensed veterinarian at least 30 days prior to travel.
NOTE: You will find information on obtaining the official EU form 998 veterinary certificate
and the instructions for taking your pet into Italy at the end of this document.
RESTRICTIONS: Unvaccinated pets (dogs and cats only) under 3 months old may enter an EU Country,
but there are additional regulations that must be met. Certain aggressive breeds of dogs are prohibited from entry.
Pets entering an EU Country for commerical purposes require additional forms and different
rules apply.
PETS ENTERING FROM A COUNTRY WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES ARE
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
For a list of countries with a High Incidence of Rabies, CLICK HERE.
The pet must have a serological (blood titre) test performed at least 90 days prior to entering the country. This test must be performed at an approved laboratory.
Failure to comply with these regulations will not only mean that the
pet is refused entry but that the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized vet can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet; or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be envisaged.
All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits)
are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but
may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals
and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases.
Owners traveling with pet's other than dogs, cats and ferrets are strongly advised to seek further information from the
relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of
destination.
EUROPEAN UNION FORM 998 VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All of the Countries of the EU have adopted the new veterinary certificate that meets EU rule 998 This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by Veterinarians in the United States.
We offer a PET PASSPORT package consisting of the rules and instructions for taking a pet animal into Italy, the veterinary certificate meeting EU Rule 998, an airline veterinary certificate, and a pet passport folder.
We also offer the European ISO microchip and pet carriers that are airline approved both
for cargo and in-cabin use.
Order forms online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
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