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Pet relocation guides

Moving with pets to 11 destinations

Structural guides to pet import rules for the most common relocation destinations. Each guide names the official authority, the categories you need to research, common pitfalls, and a generic pre-departure checklist. Not legal or veterinary advice — always verify with the destination's authority and your vet.

What these guides do and don't do

Rules change frequently. The guides surface the categories and the official authorities — they intentionally don't quote specific quarantine durations or recommend specific airlines / shippers. Use them as a planning framework, not a final checklist.

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Portugal
Structural overview of pet import rules to Portugal: EU pet passport (or third-country equivalent), microchip + rabies timing, endorsed health certificate, breed considerations.
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Spain
Pet import to Spain follows EU rules: microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport or endorsed third-country certificate. Breed and municipal rules add complexity.
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Germany
Pet import to Germany follows EU rules with German-specific implementation. Microchip, rabies vaccination, EU pet passport or endorsed third-country certificate, breed restrictions.
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United Kingdom
Pet import to the UK changed significantly post-Brexit. Animal Health Certificate replaced the EU pet passport for entries from the EU. Strict rabies and tapeworm rules apply.
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Ireland
Ireland applies EU pet movement rules. Microchip + rabies + EU passport (or endorsed third-country certificate). UK travel adds tapeworm and AHC layers.
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United States
Pet import to the US follows CDC + USDA + state rules. Dog rules changed significantly in 2024 with stricter CDC requirements for high-risk countries.
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Canada
Pet import to Canada follows CFIA federal rules. Dogs and cats from rabies-free countries face lighter rules than high-risk countries. Provincial layers may apply.
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Australia
Australia has one of the world's strictest pet import regimes. Multi-month preparation, rabies serology, approved transport, and post-arrival quarantine at a government facility.
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United Arab Emirates
Pet import to the UAE requires a Ministry import permit, microchip, rabies vaccination, and titre test. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have their own municipal rules on top.
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Singapore
Pet import to Singapore goes through AVS (Animal & Veterinary Service under NParks). Rabies titre testing required from most countries; quarantine waived from listed countries.
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Japan
Pet import to Japan is rules-strict with a long preparation timeline. Microchip, two rabies vaccinations, titre test, 180-day post-titre wait, and AQS notification.

Country not listed? The pet relocation cluster is starting with the most-asked destinations. Mundevo's broader country directory covers 31 countries with visa, tax, and cost data.