EUROPEAN UNION REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF PET CATS, DOGS AND FERRETS INTO ITALY FROM WITHIN THE EU, OR FROM A THIRD COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES.
For a list of Third Countries with a low incidence of rabies, CLICK HERE.
IDENTIFICATION:
Your pet must be identified either by a clearly readable tattoo or be micro chipped with a microchip that meets ISO standards 11784/11785. This is a 15 digit ISO compliant microchip. NOTE: The rule allowing tattoos will expire soon. If your pet does not have the ISO microchip then the owner must provide his own scanner.
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. If the pet is traveling between EU countries then the Blue Pet Passport is prescribed.
This passport must show that the pet has been vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at least 30 days prior to travel and, it has been given any other vaccinations or treatments that each individual country may require.
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 Italy, but there are additional regulations that must be met. Certain aggressive breeds of dogs are prohibited from entry.
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 are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) may be moved with a certificate but we are waiting for the European Parliament to determine what the conditions and requirements will be. Owners are advised to contact the relevant authorities for further information regarding such conditions and requirements.
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 for taking a pet animal into Italy, the veterinary certificate meeting EU Rule 998, an airline veterinary certificate, and a pet passport folder.
Order online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
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