{"id":13186,"date":"2022-05-12T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelnuity.com\/?p=13186"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T00:39:22","slug":"travelling-internationally-with-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnuity.com\/travelling-internationally-with-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Travelling Internationally with a Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Travelling internationally with pets is a big step, even if you\u2019ve travelled with your pet<\/a> close to home before. From vaccinations and paperwork requirements, to transport options and investigating how dog-friendly your destination is, follow my tips for travelling abroad with a dog.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Research Pet Travel Rules Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like humans have different visa requirements for travelling to different countries, there are also a range of international pet travel requirements. Your pet may require specific vaccinations, plus a pet health certificate is often required. The combination of vaccination certificates and health certificates is often referred to as a \u201cpet passport<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Sometimes the rules for travelling internationally with a dog are quite simple. For instance, if you\u2019re travelling within the EU, it\u2019s quite simple to travel between EU countries with a dog<\/a>. Generally, your dog only requires a microchip, pet passport and valid rabies vaccination, plus a handful of countries require a worming treatment administered by a veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are some countries that require a stay in quarantine for pets arriving in the country. Some of the countries that commonly require quarantine include Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Hawaii<\/a>, and many other island nations. Sometimes there are exceptions, or steps you can take to skip quarantine. I have more information on my guide to quarantine<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t also forget to check if the country you are leaving has export requirements for pets. Both Australia<\/a> and Italy<\/a>, and a number of other countries in Asia and the Americas, require you to get an export permit certificate. It’s best to find out in advance before you arrive at the airport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Make Sure Your Dog has the Required Vaccines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most commonly required vaccine for pets to travel internationally is the rabies vaccine. In parts of the world where rabies is found, a rabies certificate is usually required to enter the country. A rabies vaccine is also usually required to travel to rabies-free countries, unless you are travelling from another rabies-free country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some countries additionally require your pet to have a rabies titre test<\/a>. This test checks the level of rabies antibodies in the blood of your pet, an additional confirmation that they have been adequately vaccinated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rabies titre test is required for dogs and cats to travel to Australia from most countries. The test is also required for pets to enter the European Union, except from a list of exempt countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further details on entry requirements, reivew the: <\/p>\n\n\n\n