Pet Passport - Pet Immigration Forms
Every day, we have people asking us for a PET PASSPORT to take
their pet into countries all over the world.
The term was originally popularized in the European Union (EU) where
it became an easy way for pets to travel within the countries of the EU.
Technically, there is no such thing as a PET PASSPORT, at least not in
the United States or Canada or few countries, for that matter,
outside of the European Union (EU). (see below for countries
belonging to the EU.)
IIf you lived in Europe you could get something called
the BLUE PET PASSPORT that would contain your pet's health records and
even their photo. However, the Blue Pet Passport can only be issued by
veterinarians inside the EU. Pets can travel freely in the EU with their
pet passport without having to complete the Annex II form for each
country in the EU that they visit. Pets can also travel to and from
other neighboring countries with their passports such as Andorra,
Croatia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the
Vatican City State. Additionally, pet passports issued in certain EU
countries are honored in other autonomous countries that are associated
with an EU country. Danish passports are honored in
Greenland and the Faroe Islands. French passports are honored in French
Guyana, Guadelopue, Martinique and Reunion. Spanish passports are
honored in the Canary Islands, and Portuguese passports are honored in
the Azores and Madeira.
WHY IS A PET PASSPORT IMPORTANT?
A pet passport is important because it allows you to group all
required and vital information about your pet in one place and make
it convenient for officials at the border to verify your pet's
health and inoculation records.
CREATING YOUR OWN PET PASSPORT
Your veterinarian can help to create a
passport for your pet to enter
almost any country in the world.
For example, If you are from the United States and are visiting most European
Union countries, then the pet passport will consist of the following:
- The Annex II for the country you will be visiting (they are all different) completed by your veterinarian and certified by the State USDA veterinarian.
- Your pet's inoculation record which must be attached to the certified Annex II form. (Sometimes the inoculation record is referred to as the Rabies Certificate.)
If you are visiting one of the United Kingdom countries ( England, Ireland or Scotland) or Finland or Malta, your pet will need proof of a tapeworm test to complete the PET PASSPORT.
COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Any country in the world will require proof of good health and a
rabies certificate, although the
rules for additional testing vary widely from country to country. You should have a Health
Certificate completed by your veterinarian. This certificate is also
referred to as a Veterinary or Sanitary Certificate.
Some countries require more kinds of inoculations and some
require an import permit. You can find out the specific requirements
for the country you plan to take your pet by visiting our
pet immigration rules page.
If you are interested in complete instructions and forms required
for taking your pet to over 240 countries worldwide, you can find
Pet Passports at our store. All countries are
guaranteed to contain the latest information available.
AVOIDING QUARANTINE
The key to avoiding delays at the border and/or quarantine when
traveling with your pet is to have your pet passport complete and
accurate for the countries you are visiting. However, there are
countries that will require quarantine regardless of adherence to their
rules.
If you have questions submit them to:
info@pettravel.com.
COUNTRIES BELONGING TO THE EUROPEAN UNION