Travel

It is now easy to take your pet with you when traveling from one EU country to another. For cats, dogs and ferrets, there is a harmonized European legislation for most EU countries, so all you need to do is make sure your pet:

• vaccinated with rabies vaccine is available;
• an electronic transponder or readable tattoo;
• has a pet passport can be issued by your veterinarian.

To enter Ireland, Malta, Sweden and the UK need an additional test to confirm that the rabies vaccination was effective. Also, you may need treatment against ticks and tapeworm.

You can use the pet passport when traveling to or from one of the neighboring countries where the rabies status in the EU is the same (ie, is considered under control). These countries are: Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City.

Before transporting your pet, the Commission recommends that you always consult your veterinarian about the country of destination and individual circumstances.

For all other animals, except cats, dogs and ferrets, to apply national legislation of each Member State separately.

If you want to make a journey by plane and want to carry your pet is essential to notify the airline before booking a ticket.

Airlines have different conditions for travel with pets, but generally require you to:

• make sure the animal is in a secure box or cage;
• make sure you have all the necessary vaccines, certificates and entry permits for the country to which travel;
• make sure the animal is comfortable, has enough space in the cage and its box and has enough food and / or water for the entire trip.

Meanwhile, there were some changes:

On October 8, 2007, the European Commission adopted a report to Parliament and the Council on non-commercial movement of pet animals and EU destination.

Additional information: Additional information

Pet travel airlines documents required transport:

Passenger who is accompanied by an animal is asked to prezeinte Publican following documents:

an international travel passport (issued by the veterinarian s office to which it belongs);

the animal-health card;

-rabies medical certificate;

-the animal must have a special chip or a tattoo for identification;

Animal transport costs can vary from one country to another and different methods of transport. However, the veterinarian will have to pay a fee for pet passport and any necessary treatment.

For example, airlines have different ways of charging for transporting animals. Some require you to pay fees for excess baggage (ie, 20 per kilogram). Others will have a flat fee, such as 50 euros per flight.