Movement of pet dogs, cats or ferrets between Member states of the EU, the EEA, Northern Ireland and Switzerland
(as of 19. October 2022)
EU pet passport – Applicable only when travelling with private persons - animals must not be sold or transferred otherwise
Since 29.12.2014 new rules apply to intra-Community movements of pets (travels between Member states of the EU and the EEA, Northern Ireland and Switzerland) due to Regulation (EU) No. 576/2013
Amended pet passport
Besides other changes the pet passport (PDF, 171 KB)has also been amended when issued after 29. December 2014. If you already have a pet passport for your animal it will remain valid for the lifetime of the animal.
Please note:
From the entry into force of the "Veterinärbehördliche Binnenmarktverordnung 2022" on 19. October 2022 amended conditions apply. You will find the conditions applicable to the intra-Union movement of dogs, cats and ferrets when travelling with private owners from that date in the information leaflet below.
Additional information
- Young animals - Link to the EU Website regarding the application of exemptions in the EU and EEA Member and states and Northern Ireland
- Entry and re-entry of pets from third countries to Austria
Links – EU-information on travelling with pets
For further information please also refer to the following link: Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
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