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Bringing a Dog to Ireland from the USA, a Detailed Guide [by a local]

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Have you been wondering about bringing a dog to Ireland from the USA?

Bringing a Dog from the United States to Ireland can be challenging. There are a lot of logistics to figure out from the paperwork to navigating the flight.

Thank goodness we have a helpful guide created by someone who has tons of experience making this journey. Jennifer has traveled often between Ireland and the US with her 5 pets including her dog Zoe.

Now she put what she has learned into a fantastic guide! She has a number of pro tips that you may not have thought of before. Keep reading to learn more about bringing a dog to Ireland from the USA.

We moved from Texas to Ireland and go back to the US to visit with our smallest (19 years young!) doggo, Zoe.

I thought I would write a post about our trips to Dublin for those that are interested in trans-Atlantic traveling with a pet in the cabin and have anxiety about the unknown like myself!  I tried to put as much detail as possible.

Zoe the Irish-American Chihuahua

Zoe is a 19-year-old Chihuahua

Zoe moved from Austin, Texas to Ireland with her owner Jennifer Dundee Reeder.

Zoe was a regular pet traveler in the US and has continued to fly internationally.

Jennifer has spent many years working at a veterinary hospital, so she knows a lot about making sure pets are healthy and safe.

Can I fly my dog to Ireland with me?

Yes, you absolutely can fly your dog and cat to Ireland with you!

If you are bringing a pet to Ireland from the USA, you need to comply with certain requirements including proof of rabies vaccine connected to your pet’s microchip. Additionally for Ireland & UK (but not all EU countries), a required tapeworm treatment. If you are traveling to the EU for the first time or on holiday, you will also need a USDA-endorsed certificate from your vet to enter the EU.

How to Travel with My Dog to Ireland

Dogs and cats can both fly to Ireland from the United States. Depending on the size, the pet may fly in the cabin or under the plane.

If you have traveled to Ireland or anywhere else, share your story to help fellow pet travelers and stamp your Paws Passport .

Traveling between US and Ireland with a dog in cabin

Since Zoe is only 5lb/2kg she is quite tote-able and can travel with me in the cabin .

We fly Delta, we find them to be the most pet-friendly in-cabin airline. Zoe flew frequently with us domestically in the US before our move to Ireland.

Pet Reservations with Delta Airlines

You cannot add a pet to your flight reservation online with Delta, you must call customer service.  You can book a ticket and then call, or just call reservations and book, adding your pet at that time

Pro Tip: Sometimes the reservations line wait times are shorter.

Pet airport check-in

You cannot check-in online or through the app when you have a pet, you must check in at the counter, so allow extra time. 

We check in at the “special needs” line at Delta.  The customer service counter person will check the Rabies vaccine and give you a bright green “Delta Authorized” tag for your bag . 

They may not let you board without this tag, so make sure they give you a receipt, boarding pass or tag for your pet before you leave the desk!

Cost for flying with a pet on Delta Airlines in-cabin

The fee is $200 each way at the time I’m writing, payable at the time of check-in. 

Delta Air Lines’ pet carrier requirements

The max dimensions for your pet’s travel bag are usually noted on your airline’s website.  No one has ever measured Zoe’s bag, but for Delta, it is 18″x11″x11″ . 

That size slides nicely under the seats.

No one on any of our trips has ever checked if Zoe can stand up or move around. 

We smush her dog bed in there with her, so not really.  She’s not super mobile anyway, so it’s never been a concern for us.  We are more worried that she is warm and comfy when she snoozes. 

If your dog isn’t crate trained or is struggling in the bag, they might have more to say about it.

Going through airport security with a pet

You do have to carry your pet through security outside of their bag, so if you have a darter or cat, make sure you have a harness already.

How do I prepare my dog for a 10-hour flight?

The path we take from the US to Ireland is Austin – JFK – Dublin. It’s a long journey, but we have developed a strategy that works for us.

Feeding and Potty Breaks

Zoe *refuses* to use the pet potty rooms at airports . I mean REFUSES.  So we have come up with this system. 

We keep her out of the kennel as much as possible prior to the flight.   

What works for us is this:

✅  Feed her early (6-7am) ✅ Schedule our flight for late morning (10-12pm).  ✅ We go ahead and feed her a full meal because she will poop right after she eats usually and then sleep. (Old dog things).  ✅ We also take a small, collapsible bowl in case she demands water.  Keeping them hydrated is important, but since bathroom breaks aren’t easy, use your best judgment. ✅ We try to get a 3-5 hour flight for our first leg, so Austin to JFK is great at close to 4.  This seems short but with parking/check-in/security/take-off delays/de-planing, by the time we arrive, she’s been in her bag for a good 7-8 hours. ✅ We try to have a 3+ hour layover whenever possible. We first always still attempt to let her potty in the pet area. Still a no.  So we go and find a semi-free corner in a gate area and build her a little playpen with our carry-ons.  We put down a potty pad or 2, and water.  She walks in circles for a few mins and then *potty time*.

On one flight she would NOT settle and my husband took her to the bathroom with a potty pad and she randomly needed to pee.

Bringing dogs on a plane

During the flight, she is mostly silent and sleeping.  Most flight crew never even realize she’s on board. 

Pro Tip: We have found taking snacks that crumble into her bed so she kind of has to root around for them helps keep her quiet in case she is jostled awake by bumps. 

We have sneakily removed her from her bag and held her before and have about a 50% success rate with the flight crew that thinks she’s adorable and 50% that ask us to keep her in the bag.  I don’t know that this would generally be allowed, but we got away with it. It helps that she’s very small and can hide under a strategically placed sweatshirt.

We have also done the trick (when I was a much more anxious flier) of giving the flight crew Starbucks gift cards or small treat bags with a little Thank You from Zoe.  This generally bought us some goodwill in case she got fussy.   But we are much more confident in her behavior now and haven’t done this in a while. 

Is sedating my pet for a long-haul flight a good idea?

A lot of people ask about meds or sedation. Most airlines will require you to sign something stating your pet is not sedated. 

Personally, having many many years of working in veterinary hospitals, I would agree.  The health risks are not worth it. I am always anxious that someone will be bothered by Zoe whining or barking, but she rarely does and when it happens the white noise from the plane drowns her out AND 98% of people wear headphones on planes now anyway. 

The most trying time is when they serve hot food.  Zoe is NOT happy being in a bag locked away from all the food, so we usually pre-empt the rolling cart of chicken smells with a few treats.

The mental after-effects for your pet in being anxious but unable to move normally because of sedation like acepromazine can dangerously raise their heart rate and cause issues afterward.

That being said, Zoe already takes gabapentin and CBD for her arthritis and it usually chills her out for a while after she eats.  So, use your best judgment and consult with your vet.

Pro Tip: Some people thoroughly exercise their pets before flights. I am not a huge fan of pre-flight cardio because it can dehydrate them or make them gulp water and then need to pee.  The better idea is mental stimulation – lots of sniffing, gentle play, hide and seek, puzzle games, etc.  This tires them out mentally, makes them more likely to snooze longer, and reduces anxiety.

Airport Layovers with our furry friends

We try to have a 3+ hour layover whenever possible.  While this seems like a LONG time to spend at the delightful JFK, we have found it actually works in our favor.

✅ We go and find a semi-free corner in a gate area and build her a little enclosure with our bags. ✅  Zoe will eat, poop, and walk in circles for a few more minutes, then be ready for bed.  ✅ Then we pack up and find some food for ourselves.  ✅  If we have extra time before our flight, we camp at our gate and let her walk around in her playpen again.  We try to keep her walking and awake as long as possible before we board for Ireland. ✅  She is very shaky when walking at this point so a leash is not a great option for her.  If your dog is larger or more mobile you may not need these extra steps, they can just walk with you.  But we had to improvise for our special needs girl!  We try to find out-of-the-way spots for us to camp in, but no one has ever bothered us before. 

Is it safe to fly dogs in cargo?

When we moved from Austin to Dublin, I hired a pet relocation company based out of Austin, Pets With Passports , to help coordinate our 5 animals. The relocation company was wonderful by the way.  My 5 pets all flew cargo at the same time together .

What do I need to take my dog to Ireland from the USA?

The USDA APHIS states you will need proof of Rabies vaccine, microchip and additionally for Ireland & UK (but not all EU countries)- a required tapeworm treatment. This must be administered at the vet, no more than 5 days prior to landing at your final destination.

Rabies Vaccine

A receipt for the Rabies vaccine from your vet is not enough, you will need an endorsed certificate that have your pet’s microchip listed. 

Many say they need to be signed in blue ink, not black … but I have never been stopped or had a cert questioned with a black ink.

Many vets have computer-generated signatures on these forms now, and customs seem to accept this.  If you are concerned, make sure to note to your vet beforehand so they can print and sign additional certs for you without the computer signature. I would request 2 copies. (Never hurts to have an extra on hand!)

It is important for the rabies vaccine to be recorded with the microchip number, so you will want to get the microchip before the vaccine.

Tapeworm treatment

The UK and Ireland have an additional requirement of a tapeworm treatment that is not required by most of the EU countries

This must be administered at the vet no more than 5 days prior to landing at your final destination.

Pro Tip: I worked at a vet for years and my preferred time frame is 2 days prior to flying .  This is because even if your pet has no worms, the meds can cause tummy upset the next day or so after administering and flying with vomiting and/or diarrhea-having dog is no one’s idea of a good time.  But doing it at 4 or 5 days runs the risk of concern with a canceled or reschedule flight bumping you out of your 5-day window. So 2-3 days out is my preference! 

If you are an EU resident (like I am), the vet just records the date and time administered in her pet passport.

As an American traveling, I would pre-type out a letter stating

“I have administered __ med at __ dose to pet known as __, microchip # __ traveling with __, on _date_ at _time_.” 

Have the vet write and sign the letter. Get them to put a stamp from their clinic (they all should have one) with their contact info phone/address etc. Keep this signed letter with the receipt from the tapeworm visit.

Again, the medication must be administered by a vet at the office, don’t let them send you home with it, and the receipt alone may not be enough.

Health certificate – USDA endorsed

Bringing a dog to Ireland from the USA : If you are traveling to the EU for the first time or on holiday, you will also need a USDA-endorsed certificate from your vet to enter the EU.

There is a high cost associated with it usually, but be kind to your vet! It is a laborious process and they are liable if even the smallest detail is wrong.

You will need to travel with 2 copies, as sometimes customs likes to take the original.

The USDA certificate must be signed by YOUR vet and a second USDA vet . 

The exam for the health certificate by your vet can be done up to 30 days prior to travel .

The USDA must endorse it within only 10 days .  This is the most stressful part, truthfully. 

The USDA prioritizes based on flight dates, so sometimes you will only receive it 1 or 2 days prior to flying.  *stress*. You can call and check with them if you are freaking out.  But remember if your departure point to the airport is not your house, the certificate/FedEx has to track you down – so keep that in mind when traveling! 

Pro Tip: A great thing to do is ask your vet if they do many travel certificates.  Vets that have experience with this timing tend to have the process down a bit more efficiently than vets who rarely do them. Vets physically nearer to international airports are generally better at these!   Not just any vet can sign, they must have a special certification- so check that as well!

What Happens Once We Arrive at the Dublin Airport With My Pet?

“advanced notice” to the irish airport authorities.

Prior to your arrival in Dublin, you must contact the Port Authority and schedule a compliance check.

They are open 7 days a week 9 am to 7pm. If you land outside those hours, it’s a bit more complicated so I would advise trying to find a flight that complies.

You just email them at [email protected] and they will send you a link to a simple form to fill out with your pet and flight info, scan and send back.

You should try to give them 7-14 days notice. If your flight changes, make sure to update them ASAP. They have your flight#, so will know if it’s cancelled, but still email them and let them know your new schedule.

Local Tip: I will say for Dublin in particular, the national slogan is “It’ll be grand.”   Everyone is very easy going and I’ve yet to meet anyone who is out to find errors or reasons to tell you NO.  This country loves to be chill and helpful, so don’t be stressy when traveling here!  I print out and keep a copy of the confirmation email for the Compliance appointment you receive after submitting your form.  Sometimes the airline reps will ask to see it.

Immigration and Customs for pets at the Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport actually has American customs in Ireland, which is unusual (unique?). 

The customs agents have never looked at or asked for her paperwork before.  They usually just want to give her a pet.   So we usually breeze right through. Also, we have Global Entry so this might help. But because it is within their purview to do so, make sure to have the paperwork available.

When you arrive in Dublin, you first go through border control where they check your passport/visa etc. I’ve never been asked about her there before or they’ve never noticed her. 

Then proceed to baggage claim.  Right by baggage claim there is a sign for the Agriculture department . Usually, the door is open and they are waiting. If not, there is a phone there, just pick it up and it’ll ring the duty supervisor. 

While my husband fetches the bags, I check Zoe in. 

They scan her chip and check her passport and tapeworm dates.  Usually, they make a copy of her docs and then charge you €50. They don’t take American Express. 

If your pet has flown cargo , this is the same area they will be delivered to from the plane. 

Mostly the process takes a good 10 minutes if everything is in order.  If you leave the airport without the Compliance check, you are in trouble – so don’t forget!!

Absolutely, Ireland is generally considered a dog-friendly country. Many Irish people love dogs and there is a significant culture of dog ownership in the country. The cities, towns, and countryside are replete with parks and walking paths, which make for great dog walking areas. Moreover, many pubs and restaurants, especially those in more rural and tourist-heavy areas, allow dogs, particularly in their outdoor seating areas. In terms of public transportation, dogs are permitted on trains in Ireland, provided they are in a carrier or on a leash. However, rules may vary for buses and trams, with some only allowing small dogs in carriers, while others may not allow dogs at all, except for guide dogs. You can read more about people’s experiences with their pets in Ireland

You can visit a vet in Ireland and get your pet a passport to travel onto the UK or EU if you like, but do not need one to return to the US. To get from Europe to the US with a pet, it is quite simple. You just need a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccine with microchip notation.  Do not purchase a pet passport online from the US. Those are not valid for entry into Ireland nor for returning to the US. You can only get an EU Pet Passport in the EU and the entries need to be completed by a vet licensed in the EU.

You can not take your dog from anywhere outside the EU into Ireland without the official government paperwork. This includes rabies vaccine, health certificate, and tapeworm treatment. However, in the US, this document is not called a “pet passport”. If you are traveling within the EU, an official EU Pet Passport is useful.

Yes, dogs are allowed at Dublin Airport, but they must be kept in a secure, airline-approved carrier at all times, unless they’re assistance dogs. For travel, dogs must typically go in the cargo hold, except for small dogs on some airlines and certified assistance dogs. It’s crucial to check with your airline for their specific pet policies before arriving at the airport. Note that for international travel, pets must meet country-specific regulations, which often include official documentation.

Every airline sets its own prices for the cost of flying a pet. If the animal goes in the cabin, expect to pay between $100-$250. If the pet is flying cargo, there are so many variables including the pet’s weight, the airline, and whether a shipping company is used. Charges will easily be over $500 per pet and possibly into the thousands.

In April 2023, Stena Lines Ferry announced they will be providing some pet-friendly cabins on Irish routes.

Final Thoughts: Bringing a Dog to Ireland from the USA

Thanks so much to Jennifer Dundee Reeder for sharing the ins and outs of bringing a dog to Ireland from the USA. Sure, it might seem a tad bit overwhelming at first, but trust me, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Just remember your to-dos: get the right vaccines, don’t forget that tapeworm treatment, and get those necessary documents in order. Oh, and let’s not forget – keep your fur baby comfortable during that long flight. After all, a snoozing pooch equals peaceful travel, right?

Once you’ve got all that sorted, you’re all set for a grand Irish adventure with your best fur friend. So, grab your pooch, pack those bags, and get ready for the Emerald Isle.

Trust me, it’s going to be a blast! And remember, when in doubt, just think “It’ll be grand” – because, really, it will be.

Resource Guide for Travel with a Dog

🧳  What’s the best carrier for my dog when traveling?

You need different carriers for different types of travel

This is my favorite carrier for a small dog – Sleepypod Air

This is my favorite car harness for medium-large dogs – Sleepypod Clickit

This is the best for a large dog on a plane – Skymate Kennel

This is my favorite backpack for a small-medium sized dog – Mr. Penuts Tahoe

You can read more about my r eview of types of dog carriers for travel here .

🏨  What’s the best site to find cheap pet-friendly hotels?

To find cheap hotels, I recommend Expedia

Vacation Rentals are often the best option for people with pets VRBO

Stay for free or have someone watch your pet with   Trusted Housesitters!

🚗  What’s the best site to   rent cars?

To find cheap rental cars, I recommend  Discover Cars

—–We love traveling and we love our dogs

It’s not always easy to combine the two especially when that means getting on flights or crossing borders. We brought our first dog from Kenya to California, and a few years later she went with us to Ecuador before returning to California where we settled down for a while. Now we are gearing up for a new adventure as we look to bring Sam and Denver on our next global journey. This site is a gift of love to my dogs and to others who love their pets so much, they can’t imagine leaving them behind

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Bringing pets to Ireland

Introduction, special rules for travellers from ukraine and eu citizens travelling from russia, cats, dogs and ferrets – eu travel, cats, dogs and ferrets – non eu travel, pet birds, rabbits and rodents, non-compliant pets, further information and contacts.

The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled to ensure that diseases such as rabies are not introduced. The EU system of Passports for Pets allows cats, dogs and ferrets to travel between EU member states and some other countries that are part of the scheme.

The information in this document is about bringing a pet to Ireland, and is not about buying a pet abroad, or bringing animals into Ireland for commercial purposes .

For EU rules to apply, you must travel to Ireland with your pet.

If you are bringing a cat, dog or ferret from outside the EU (including the UK but not including Northern Ireland), you should follow the rules set out in ‘Cats, dogs and ferrets – non EU travel’ below.

From 21 November 2022, if you bring your pet to Ireland, you must comply with all the requirements for pets entering Ireland from outside the EU/EEA.

If your pet is not fully complaint, it will be put in quarantine. You must pay for the quarantine.

You can read about the current arrangements in Ukrainian and Russian .

If you are coming to Ireland from another EU country you should follow the steps below to bring your cat, dog (including guide dogs) or ferret with you to Ireland. These rules also apply to pets travelling from:

• Faroe Islands
• Lichtenstein
• Northern Ireland
• Switzerland
• Vatican City State

Different rules apply if you are:

• Buying a cat, dog or ferret abroad and having it shipped to Ireland
• Shipping your cat, dog or ferret back to Ireland unaccompanied
• Travelling to Ireland to sell a cat, dog or ferret
• Travelling with more than 5 pets
• Bringing your pet unaccompanied
• Travelling from outside the EU or from a country not listed above (see ‘Coming from outside the EU’ below)

Detailed information about these situations is on the Government's Pet Travel Portal.

The law governing the importation of cats, dogs and ferrets for non-commercial purposes is the Pet Travel (Cats, Dogs and Ferrets) Regulations 2020 .

Step 1 – Microchipping

Your cat, dog or ferret must be microchipped before it is vaccinated against rabies. The microchip must be readable by a device compatible with ISO standard 11785. If you or your vet is unsure about the specifications of the microchip, you should contact the microchip manufacturer. Alternatively, you can carry your own microchip reader with you which can be used on your pet.

Step 2 – Vaccination

Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies. The vaccine must be given after the microchip is inserted.

Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old when it is vaccinated. You must wait until the appropriate immunity has developed before you can bring the dog, cat or ferret to Ireland. This is the time as stated on the datasheet of the vaccination given, and must be at least 21 days after the primary vaccination is given.

The waiting period does not apply to booster vaccinations, provided they are given BEFORE the date the previous rabies vaccine has run out.

Step 3 – the pet passport

You need an EU pet passport issued by an EU country or one of the countries listed above, to enter Ireland. The pet passport must be stamped by a vet to show that the rabies vaccination has been given.

Step 4 – Tapeworm treatment

If you are bringing a dog into Ireland, it must be treated for tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) each time you travel to Ireland, unless you are travelling from Northern Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway. The treatment must be given by a vet between 1 and 5 days before you arrive in Ireland, and recorded in the pet passport.

Note : If you travel from Britain (not including Northern Ireland) with your pet after 1 January 2021, non EU rules apply. You must follow the following process even if your pet is returning to Ireland from Britain and was born and raised in Ireland. The rules for travelling from Northern Ireland have not changed.

If your pet does not have an EU pet passport (GB pet passports are no longer allowed, but NI pet passports are), you must have a health certificate issued by UK authorities. You can read more about travelling from Britain .

Step 3 – EU pet passport, or EU health certificate

If you have an EU pet passport the pet passport must be stamped by a vet registered in the EU to show that the rabies vaccination has been given. This is useful for Irish pets who are returning from holidays in a non-EU country.

If your cat, dog or ferret does not have a valid pet passport, you must get an EU Health Certificate signed and stamped by an official government veterinarian in the country you are travelling from..

After being checked and stamped on arrival into the EU, this Certificate is valid for 4 months, or until the anti-rabies vaccination expires – whichever is the earliest.

Step 4 – Blood test

Your cat, dog or ferret must get a blood test called a Rabies serological test, if they are from a country or territory that is not a listed country or territory . If your country is not listed in the drop down menu on the Pet Travel portal, your pet needs a rabies blood test.

You must wait at least 30 days from the rabies vaccination before your pet gets its blood tested. The sample must be sent to an EU approved laboratory.

The blood test must show that the vaccination was successful. If it is successful, you must wait a further 3 months from the taking of the blood sample before travelling to Ireland.

If your pet is starting it’s journey in the EU, (e.g. Ireland to Brazil and back again), you do not have to wait 3 months in Brazil if the blood sample was taken by a vet in the EU or one of the following countries, and entered into an EU pet passport or EU health certificate before leaving Ireland:

You must bring the original test certificate, or a copy received from the lab, with you when you come to Ireland.

If the blood test is taken in a non-EU country, the three month waiting period will always apply.

Step 5 – Tapeworm treatment

If you are bringing a dog into Ireland from a non-EU country, it must be treated for tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) each time you travel to Ireland. The treatment must be given by a vet between 1 and 5 days before you come to arrive in Ireland, and recorded in the pet passport or EU health certificate.

Step 6 – Advance notice

You must tell the Irish port or airport authorities at least 24 hours before your arrival, but ideally in the week or so before travel. You must only enter Ireland at the following ports and airports. Advance notice should be emailed to:

• Dublin Airport - [email protected]
• Dublin Port - [email protected]
• Shannon Airport - [email protected]
• Cork Airport - [email protected]
• Ringaskiddy Port, Cork - [email protected]
• Rosslare Europort - [email protected]

Step 7 – Compliance check

Your pet must undergo a compliance check on arrival into Ireland from a non-EU country. This is arranged using the email addresses above.

If your pet is travelling to another EU country first and you have a check there, then your pet does not need another check on entry into Ireland. If however, you entered another EU country and were unable to arrange a check to be carried out there, you must arrange a compliance check on arrival into Ireland.

If you are moving to live in Ireland or coming here on holiday, you may be able to bring your pet bird, rabbit or rodent with you, provided you meet certain requirements. There is more information about the entry requirements for birds, rabbits and rodents either from EU or from outside the EU on the Government's Pet Travel Portal.

If you are bringing a pet bird, rabbit or rodent to Ireland from another EU state you must accompany the pet to Ireland. At least 24 hours before you arrive in Ireland you must send a completed advance notice of importation into Ireland form to the Animal Health Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine at the address below. Owners of pet birds must also travel with a completed Owner Declaration for Pet Birds form.

If you wish to bring a pet bird, rabbit or rodent from a country outside the EU , please see DAFM's guidance, and make sure you have enough time to allow the pre-export requirements, which include a veterinary health certificate, testing, or quarantine requirements to be completed.

Forms and notices are available on the DAFM website.

If your pet does not meet the entry requirements, it may be refused entry into Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine may return your pet to the country you travelled from.

Alternatively DAFM may place your pet into quarantine to be tested or microchipped and vaccinated to comply with EU requirements. Your pet will remain in quarantine until it fully complies with EU Legislation. In very limited circumstances, your pet may be euthanised. You will have to pay to cover the cost of these measures, including quarantine if necessary.

Blank templates for EU Health Certificates, advance notice forms and detailed guidance are available from DAFM.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Agriculture House Kildare Street Dublin 2 Ireland

Related documents

• Bringing your vehicle to Ireland Find out if you can claim an exemption from VRT, VAT and customs duty when bringing your car to Ireland. 2093.3455
• Bringing my non-EEA partner to Ireland to get married Outlines how to bring your non-EEA, UK or Swiss partner to Ireland to get married. 1809.4625
• Bringing a body to Ireland for burial or cremation When someone dies abroad it is often difficult to know what to do. Find out here the steps to take to bring a body home for burial or cremation 1642.3462

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Bringing Your Pet Dog, Cat or Ferret into Ireland from Any Country Other Than Those Previously Listed

(Additionally, for dogs with cropped ears, please use link below for further information... ear-cropping-of-dogs-regulations-2023  )

The pet must arrive in Ireland  with  their owner. If the owner cannot travel with the pet directly, then someone else (an authorised person) may travel  with  the pet directly on the owner’s behalf,  BUT  only if the owner’s own journey is within 5 days of the pet/authorised person’s journey.

If your journey exceeds this 5 day rule, or if any of the following situations apply to you:

• you are buying a dog, cat or ferret abroad and having it shipped to Ireland unaccompanied, that is, you are not going to collect it and travel home with it, or
• your pet is in another country and you want to have it shipped to Ireland unaccompanied, that is, you are not going to collect it and travel home with it
• you are travelling to Ireland to buy, sell or gift a dog, cat or ferret, or if any change of ownership is involved after arrival, including delivery of a purchased or rehomed animal
• if you are travelling with more than 5 pets (the exception is if you are travelling for a dog show/competition, and you will need to provide written confirmation  [email protected]

your pet may not enter Ireland under pet travel rules. These pets must follow a different set of rules.

Please see the following page  gov.ie - Commercial Dog, Cat or Ferret Movements (www.gov.ie)

All pets must be accompanied by original paperwork, not copies. Your pet must arrive in Ireland with you, or within five days before or after you travel if it is accompanied by a person authorised by you.

Five is the maximum number of animals allowed to travel with you under the pet travel rules. These rules apply no matter which country you are travelling from.

It is up to each individual airline to decide whether to carry the animal in the cabin or as excess baggage – the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine does not decide on this.

Service animals must comply with the rules on EU pet travel. For more information on travelling to Ireland with a service animal, please see  gov.ie - Bringing your pet dog -travelling with guide and assistance dogs  (www.gov.ie)  .

If you are entering Ireland from a non-EU country Ireland you must give  advance notice  of your intention to bring your pet into Ireland and arrange in advance to have a compliance check carried out on arrival. You must not leave the airport or port before compliance checks are carried out, unless you are coming from an EU country.

Please read through the information below carefully. If you have any questions on pet travel after reading, please contact

Email address: [email protected]

• telephone from within Ireland: 01 607 2827
• telephone from outside of Ireland: 00353 1 6072827”

Your pet cat, dog or ferret may enter Ireland from any country or territory not listed in the dropdown menu, and will not be required to enter quarantine, if it has:

1. Been Microchipped

The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be readable by a device compatible with ISO standard 11785. If the microchip cannot be read when you enter Ireland, your pet may be required to be quarantined under official control, or refused entry into Ireland. You may bring your own microchip scanner with you, if the microchip is not readable by a device compatible with ISO standard 11785.

2. A Valid Rabies Vaccination and Successful Rabies Serological Test (Blood Test)

Rabies vaccination

• the vaccination must be given after the microchip is inserted
• the pet must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccination is given, and
• it must be given by a vet authorised by the government authorities of your country

Rabies serological test (blood test)

• you must wait at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination has been given before the blood test is carried out. Otherwise your pet will fail the compliance check
• your vet must send the blood sample to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory. The laboratory may be located either in an EU Member State or another country. A list of approved laboratories can be accessed  here
• the result of the blood test must show that the vaccination was successful (a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml)
• the animal must wait three months from the date of the blood draw, if a satisfactory result has been obtained, before it can travel to the EU, including Ireland
• the original blood test certificate from the lab, or a copy received from the lab, must travel with the animal as part of its health certificate and be presented when the compliance check is being carried out

The 3-month wait period does not apply if:

• the blood sample was taken by a vet in an EU Member State or in Andorra, Gibraltar, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City State and
• the satisfactory result is entered into the passport or EU health cert (see below) before the animal left the EU and
• there was no break in rabies vaccinations after the blood test was carried out

This is particularly relevant to a pet in an EU country who is to travel to an unlisted country, and the owner wishes to re-enter the EU with their pet without having to wait 3 months.

A rabies vaccination with a 1 or 3-year validity period is acceptable for entry into Ireland.

A valid blood test will remain valid for the life of the animal only if there is no break in rabies vaccination cover after the blood test is performed.

If there has been a break in rabies vaccine coverage, the next vaccination will be considered a primary vaccination and the blood test must be repeated at least 30 days after the vaccination, and then the 3-month waiting period following a successful blood test will apply.

Please see  EU rules on travelling with pets and other animals in the EU - Your Europe (europa.eu)  to see if your dog, cat or ferret requires a rabies antibody test in addition to a rabies vaccine.

3. Is Accompanied by a Valid EU Pet Passport, or   EU Health Certificate

Ireland accepts pet passports from all EU countries, Northern Ireland and from the following European countries/territories: Andorra; Gibraltar; Greenland and the Faroe Islands; Iceland; Liechtenstein; Monaco; Norway; San Marino; Switzerland; Vatican City State.

A valid passport is a passport issued by an EU country or territory listed above, which certifies that the rabies vaccine given is valid.

Vets in non-EU countries (apart from the European countries/territories listed above) may not complete, sign or stamp the section on rabies vaccination or the rabies serological test in the passport. If they were to do so, this would make the pet passport invalid for travel.

If your pet dog, cat or ferret does not have a pet passport, issued by one of the countries or territories listed above (point 3), it must be accompanied by an  EU Health certificate , before entering an EU country, including Ireland.

An  EU Health certificate  must be:

• completed by your veterinary practitioner, AND
• signed and endorsed by an Official (State) Veterinarian of the country of departure, within 10 days of pets arrival into the EU, AND
• immediately upon arriving into the EU, signed and endorsed by the EU country which performed the compliance checks

An Official State Veterinarian is a veterinarian directly employed by the government in the country of departure.

If the pet is travelling by sea, the validity is extended by the number of days of travel by sea.

The endorsed certificate is valid for travel  between  EU Member States for up to 4 months, or until the anti-rabies vaccination expires, whichever is the earliest. Please note this is  between  EU Member States only, and not to travel out of the EU and back in again. If the pet leaves the EU at any stage, then a new health certificate signed by an official vet within the last ten days is required to re-enter the EU, and all the other rules re vaccination and tapeworm etc will apply.

4. Tapeworm Treatment for Dogs

If your dog is entering Ireland from any country apart from Finland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland, a vet must treat your dog for tapeworm (specifically Echinococcus multilocularis) and record the treatment in the pet passport or EU health certificate before each time you intend to travel to Ireland.

The treatment must contain praziquantel and must be administered by a veterinarian no less than 24 hours (1 day) and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before the scheduled arrival time of the dog in Ireland. Your dog may be refused entry into Ireland or quarantined under official control if it has not been correctly treated against Echinococcus multilocularis before entry into Ireland.

5. Pets May Only Enter Ireland Through Cork Airport, Dublin Airport, Dublin Port, Shannon Airport, The Port of Cork at Ringaskiddy or Rosslare Europort and Must Undergo Compliance Checks On Arrival.

Only in the event of an airport/port emergency should you leave the baggage reclaim area or point of entry without undergoing a compliance check. If this was to happen, you must contact DAFM immediately to explain why you left and re-arrange the compliance check.

If arriving into Dublin Port or Rosslare Port from Great Britain, please note special arrangements in the port may apply. Please follow the instructions given to you at the time.

There is a fee for compliance checks on pets entering Ireland from most countries outside the EU. There is no charge for compliance checks on pets entering from Great Britain. There is no charge for compliance checks on guide dogs and assistance dogs. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are dogs trained by an organisation accepted by or affiliated to  Assistance Dogs International  or the  International Guide Dog Federation.  These dogs must travel with an identification card or a letter provided by the accredited or affiliated organisation in order to avail of a free compliance check.

There is a fee for compliance checks on pets. There is no charge for compliance checks on guide dogs or pets entering from Great Britain.

Compliance checks are usually performed at the port or airport of arrival.

If you are arriving into Dublin Airport only, and your pets are travelling cargo or outside of DAFM staff working hours in Dublin Airport (7.30am, - 9pm), the compliance check will be carried out by either:

Lissenhall Kennels  [email protected]   +353 1 8401776  

Vets Direct  [email protected]  + 353 87668 6278 (pets travelling cargo only)

A fee for checks will apply, please contact your chosen provider directly for details.

Please note: Checks carried out by Lissenhall may be carried out in Lissenhall Kennels or in the airport. Please contact Lissenhall for details on where the pet will be checked. Lissenhall Kennels is located approximately 10km from Dublin airport. If the compliance check is to be completed at Lissenhall, pets will be securely transported to Lissenhall Kennels; owners are not allowed to travel in the vehicle with the animal. Owners must make their own arrangements to travel to Lissenhall, at their own expense, in order to collect their animals.

The office hours in Shannon Airport are  08.00 – 16.00   Monday – Friday , arrivals outside of these hours are dependent on availability, you must contact DAFM Staff in Shannon Airport  [email protected] in advance to confirm the arrival can be facilitated.

6. You Must Provide   Advance Notice   and Organise Compliance Checks for Your Pet in Advance of Your Arrival into Ireland.

Please click on the link below which will bring you to the Advance Notice Portal...

Advance Notice Portal

Please include the following information: Date and time of arrival, Airport or port of entry, Name and contact number of the person who will be travelling with the pet, Ferry or Flight Number, number of animals to be checked and paperwork the pet will be travelling with, for example, EU Pet Passport or  EU Health certificate

Or alternatively fill out the advance notice form.

• Pets transiting through other EU Member States may have the compliance check carried out at the first point of entry into the EU OR in Ireland. If the compliance check was performed in another EU Member State, you should produce proof of this on arrival into Ireland.

If you originally came from outside the EU and a compliance check was not carried out in another EU Member State, then you must have a compliance check on arrival into Ireland.

Contact Details at Points of Entry

Dublin Airport: If you need to contact a Department of Agriculture officer on arrival in Dublin Airport, you may do so by pressing the button marked Duty Supervisor on the courtesy telephone outside the Department of Agriculture offices in the baggage reclaim hall, opposite

• carousel No. 6 in Terminal 1, or
• carousel No. 2 in Terminal 2

Telephone number: + 353 (0)1 6157680.

6must not leave the baggage reclaim hall without undergoing the compliance check. If the inspector is delayed please take a seat and await their arrival.

Officers will be available from  08.00 to 16.00 . If you arrive earlier than 08.00, please wait in the baggage hall.

If you need to contact us or cancel the inspection please call the Portal Inspector on Duty on +35361500940 or by emailing  [email protected] .

If you need to contact DAFM staff in Shannon Airport or cancel the inspection please call the Portal Inspector on Duty on +35361500940 or by emailing  [email protected] .

Pets Failing Compliance Checks

If you do not follow these rules, or your pet fails the compliance checks, it may be refused entry into Ireland, or may be placed into quarantine under official control for the necessary tests or vaccinations. In very limited circumstances, the pet may be euthanised. These measures will be implemented at the owner’s expense. Please ask for details of our quarantine facility and make contact with the quarantine facility immediately to make arrangements for your pet and to ensure that you are fully aware of the costs and requirements associated with this process.

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What to Know Before Transporting Dogs and Cats to Ireland

Microchip and vaccinations.

Make sure your pet meets these basic requirements so you can begin the import process.

Import Documentation

The EU requires endorsed import documentation that your veterinarian must complete.

The 5-Day Rule (and more)

Have you heard about the EU 5-Day Rule? Learn about this and other factors that could affect your move.

Ireland Pet Import Requirements and Timeline

Time frame: we recommend starting at least 30 days ahead

To ensure compliance with Irish regulations, all pets entering Ireland must be microchipped and vaccinated. Please refer to the details below for specific requirements and guidelines.

How to start the process of moving your pet to Ireland

• For importing your pet into Ireland, they must be identified by a microchip that complies with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785.
• Ireland accepts AVID 9 and AVID 10 in addition to ISO.
• The microchip must be implanted before administering the rabies vaccine, as no other form of identification is acceptable.
• In addition, all pets must have an original Rabies Certificate signed by the veterinarian. The Rabies vaccine must be at least 21 days old during the final health examination.

The following details are important to note about the rabies vaccine:

• Pets may be transported to Ireland with a current one-year vaccine (also known as a “primary” vaccine).
• Pets may be transported to Ireland with a 3-year vaccine administered less than a year ago (otherwise, it may be considered a booster).

It is also recommended that pets receive additional vaccines, including:

• Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHLPP) and Bordetella.
• Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).

These vaccines should be valid at the time of import and administered no less than two weeks before the export date for maximum effectiveness.

Time frame: Within 10 days prior to departure (non-commercial)

• To ensure a smooth and hassle-free process, we offer detailed templates for your veterinarian and are always available to answer any questions regarding the proper completion of all forms.
• Our team is dedicated to making your pet's relocation as stress-free as possible, and we are committed to providing you with all the support and resources you need at every step of the way.

Proper paperwork prevents hangups at customs

EU Health Certificate

• Your dedicated relocation coordinator will provide you with a standard EU Health Certificate that should be filled out by an accredited veterinarian.
• The certificate must be signed in a different color than that of the certificate's printing (usually blue ink).
• This certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian until the date of the checks at the EU point of entry.
• For the purpose of further movements within the EU, it is valid for up to four months from the date of issue.

USDA Endorsements

To ensure the smooth transport of your pet, the following forms must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval:

• Microchip Implantation Record
• Rabies Certificate
• EU Vet Health Certificate
• Airline Health Certificate

Make sure to check with your vet if they have these forms in stock. The international health certificate should be completed by your vet within 10 days of departure.

• However, the timeframe for this changes in the context of a commercial move. Please read below for more information on the 5-day rule and commercial move requirements.

Important information to keep your move on track.

Before you transport your dog or cat to Ireland, make sure you're aware of regulations unique to the EU!

What to know about about commerical moves and breed restrictions

EU 5-Day Rule

If your dog or cat is being transported “non-commercially,” they must fly within five days of their owner. If you cannot meet this 5-Day Rule, the move can still be carried out, but it will be considered a commercial move, which increases costs and changes the EU import requirements and timeline. In such cases, you will need to meet stricter import requirements. 

Specific Breed Rules

While the following breeds are not banned, they need to adhere to specific rules when entering Ireland:

• American Pit Bull Terrier
• Bull Mastiff
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• English Bull Terrier
• Doberman Pinscher
• German Shepherd
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
• Japanese Akita
• Japanese Tosa

Unlisted Countries and Additional Requirements

If you come from an "unlisted country", your pet will require a rabies antibody test known as a titer.

To satisfy this requirement, you must follow the steps outlined below:

• Microchip and rabies vaccination (administered at least 30 days before blood draw)
• Rabies antibody test performed by an accredited veterinarian and sent to an EU-approved laboratory.
• Before completing export paperwork, you must wait 90 days after the blood draw (assuming a passing result).

Find out if your origin country is listed here . 

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Pet Travel – what is involved?

For up to date information on travelling with your pet the best place to get information is on the Department of Agriculture Website: https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/ .

Happily, it is now much easier to bring cats and dogs on holidays or move country within the EU.

If you want to take your pet out of Ireland you will need to contact us to organise the following:

• Microchip your pet if not already done
• Obtain an EU pet passport
• Get your pet vaccinated against Rabies - please check Department of Agriculture website on Pet Travel for the latest guidelines

We would also advise that all annual vaccinations, including kennel cough are up to date. In addition it is important to make sure worming and parasite control is up to date as there are different parasitic diseases contractable on mainland Europe. Please ask us for advice.

It is very important that you liaise with your travel company regarding any other requirements they might have such as crate size.

When returning to Ireland from the EU dogs and cats must be treated for ticks and tapeworm by a vet 1-5 days before entering the country (more than 1 day, less than days). Please ensure to find a registered vet to carry out this requirement before you come home. These guidelines may change from time to time. Please check the Department of Agriculture Pet Travel Guidelines for the latest requirements.

Non- EU Travel

Regulations on travel to non-EU countries vary by country. For travelling with your pet into Ireland check requirements with the Dept of Agriculture. For travelling into another country, you need to check with the relevant Government authority in the country you are travelling to.

As with everything else we are unsure of the exact requirements for travel with your pet between Ireland and the UK in the event of Brexit. For up to date information check the Dept of Agriculture website.

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From the 23 October 2023, please use the below portal to register your advanced notice of the arrival of your pet animal into Ireland.

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Pets from Ukraine cost the State up to €1 million a month

Martin says this was only one aspect of ireland’s ‘humane’ response and ‘reflects the best of what we are as a people’.

A woman is evacuated with her pets and belongings from Novoselivka Persha, Ukraine last year. Photograph: Nicole Tung/The New York Times

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has defended the State paying up to €1 million a month for the transport and accommodation of pets from Ukraine as a “humanitarian” and “compassionate” response at the time.

He said nobody realised at the outset that the war in Ukraine would last more than two years and it was only one aspect of Ireland’s response to the conflict.

It was a “decent response that reflected the best of what we are as a people”, he told the Dáil.

Mr Martin was replying to Independent TD Michael McNamara who said that “in addition to the moneys being spent by the Department of Agriculture transporting pets from Ukraine, the Department of Integration was paying for their accommodation, up to €20 per pet per night, but it varied from centre to centre”.

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Mr McNamara highlighted a report in the Irish Daily Mirror that at the peak of provision in November 2022, more than 1,800 cats, dogs and other pets that travelled to Ireland with their Ukrainian refugee owners and were accommodated by the State.

Mr McNamara said it was “not possible to establish actually how much money was spent because there is just one invoice covering everything from various accommodation providers, and they do not differentiate between the cost of accommodating pets and accommodating humans, which, obviously, we are required to do under international law”.

Ireland, unlike other countries, seemed to have had no policy at the time, he said. “Some had a policy of ‘absolutely no pets - we cannot take your pets’. Others had a policy of ‘Yes, you can take your pets with you, but you pay for them yourself’.

“Ireland was paying for them, but we do not know how much money was spent. Based on the number of pets in the country, which was seven times more than the Department of integration knew about, it could have been up to €1 million a month.”

He asked if the Tánaiste was happy with “the oversight of spending in that Department when you were Taoiseach and are you happy with the oversight of spending now?”

Mr Martin said “we all responded in a humanitarian way at the time. No one believed the war would go on for two years.”

He told Mr McNamara that “there is a context to all this. I will always recall, when I was leaving Kyiv, the train station there. There is an exhibition in the train station which recalls the horror facing the population of Ukraine at the time. There were desperate photographs of mothers with their children looking out the windows at their husbands, in-laws, grandparents - frightened children. That was the scene.

“We all responded in humanitarian way. At the time, no one believed the war would go on for two years. I didn’t believe that it would go on for two years.”

The Tánaiste added that “the essential response we made at the time was to be a humane response”. He said that the Clare TD might two-and-a-half years later “instance one aspect of that response. I just think there was a context at the time in which this country responded.

“We can be overly negative about ourselves all the time. I think was a decent response that reflected the best of what we are as a people.”

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