Moving to Ireland with a dog? Here's what I wish someone had told me: quarantine is genuinely required, and that single fact changes your whole timeline. Cooper has done big international moves three times now, so I know how much calmer you feel once you understand the rules early. Ireland is very doable. Start with the microchip and rabies steps, work backward from your date, and you'll be fine.
Bringing a pet to Ireland requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
How Ireland handles your pet Key links: DAFM pet travel (https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/publications/pet-travel/). DAFM pet travel portal (https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/pets/). Citizens Information pets (https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving-country/moving-to-ireland/coming-to-live-in-ireland/bringing-pets-to-ireland/). Pet travel from non-EU (http://www.pettravel.gov.ie/pets/dogscatsferrets/outsideeu/). USDA APHIS Ireland page (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-finland-malta-ireland-including-northern). Must give advance notice and arrange compliance check at arrival. Tapeworm (praziquantel) treatment required 1-5 days before arrival for dogs. Pet must arrive with you or within 5 days. Max 5 pets.
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In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Minimum age 12 weeks The pet must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccination is given, and It must be given by a vet authorised b EU Animal Health… verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ Yesbird, reptile or amphibian Contact details Pet Dog and Cat Export to Australia Advance Notice Portal - to be completed prior to bringing your pet into Ireland from non-EU countries Bringing your pet into Ireland Use the… verified 2026-07-15 Crate must have/be a carrier from the IATA website (IATA Live Animals Regulations) and from the relevant air carrier. These guidelines include but are not limited to: • Animals must be fit and healthy enough for the intended journey • They must be… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks cination 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 b verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesOwners of pets trav 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… verified 2026-07-08 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease note that these arrangements refer to pets travelling as cargo that arrives during BCP office hours (Mon - Fri 4am - 5pm). verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks n must be given after the microchip is inserted. The dog, cat or ferret must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccine is given and it must be given by an authorised veterinary practitioner. Before… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesbird, reptile or amphibian Contact details Pet Dog and Cat Export to Australia Advance Notice Portal - to be completed prior to bringing your pet into Ireland from non-EU countries Bringing your pet into Ireland Use the… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Heat embargo 3°C s not have a pet passport, issued by one of the countries or territories listed above (point 3), it must be accompanied by a valid EU Animal Health certificate , before enter EU Animal Health Certificate… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant n animals are transported by air, further information should be sought from the IATA website (IATA Live Animals Regulations) and from the relevant air carrier. These guidelines include but are not limited to: • Animals… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesU country must be accompanied by a valid pet passport and an Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC) on TRACES. The TRACES certificate is obtained in the EU country of origin, and completed by an official… verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Required ✓ YesThe person responsible in the country of origin must contact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be… verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Standard ISO standard 11785 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 . verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ Yesing format shall be used to indicate: - a date: dd/mm/yyyy; - a time: 00:00. • Section III, point 5: information required where the animal has a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011 and is not identified… verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ YesThe person responsible in the country of origin must contact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be… verified 2026-07-28 Quarantine · Type quarantine facility 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 verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ Yesfer to the species specific section for details relevant to each species. • Consignments destined for a slaughterhouse, quarantine facility or confined establishment must be channelled (i.e. movement is monitored by the… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Duration 3 days …and read the conditions of re-entering Ireland with your pet as vaccination protocols may require up to 3 months quarantine upon return to Ireland in some instances verified 2026-07-14 Quarantine · Reduced duration 30 days …he/she has made arrangements for the post –introduction quarantine of the bird s for a period of at least 30 days immediately after their arrival in the Union i verified 2026-07-21 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesSee the section on travel to Ireland on the pet travel website for information on requirements to re-enter Ireland from other countries and to see if the rabies antibody titration test is required. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 …result of the blood test must show that the vaccination was successful (a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml) A valid blood test will remain valid for the life of the animal only if there is no break in rabies… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesA certified copy of the identification and vaccination details, and a certified copy of the official report from the approved laboratory with the results of the rabies antibody titration test if applicable, of the… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 30 days You must wait at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination has been given before the blood test is carried out. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days If it is required, the blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after valid rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Required ✓ YesTo transport a dog with cropped (or partially cropped) ears to Ireland, you must have an import permit issued by local authorities Rules and requirements per country Depending on the flight's origin and destination, the… verified 2026-07-25 Import permit · Lead time 30 days a dog licence for: Guide dogs for blind people Dogs that are being held by a local authority Dogs that are with the ISPCA or Gardaí Any dog imported into the State for less than 30 days Getting my dog microchipped? verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Issuer official_vet your pet must have an EU animal health certificate issued by an official State vet in the country of departure not more than 10 days before your pet arrives in the EU verified 2026-07-07 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesIf the datasheet of the vaccination used says that immunity is not present until day 30 after vaccination, then you must wait 30 days before travel and your vet should record the same in the health certificate. verified 2026-07-18 Health certificate · Endorsed by competent authority …the third country or territory of dispatch or by an authorised veterinarian and subsequently endorsed by the competent authority of the third country or territory of dispatch. verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days (b) This animal health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian or in the case of the authorised veterinarian, the… verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Original required ✓ Yesnary certificate and other documents accompanying a consignment a. The original hard copy of the health certificate must travel with the consignment, and will be checked and held at the BCP at th verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ Yessubsequently endorsed by the competent authority confirming the animal’s fitness to travel verified 2026-07-15 Microchip required · Microchip required ✓ YesThe person responsible in the country of origin must contact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be… verified 2026-06-19 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesIf you are travelling from an area which has been declared rabies-free, your dog, cat and ferret still needs to comply with the rabies vaccination requirements. 3. verified 2026-07-18 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesThis must be at least 21 days after the primary vaccination is given. verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Booster interval 1 months A rabies vaccination with a 1 year or 3 year validity period is acceptable for entry into Ireland, as long as manufacturers instructions… verified 2026-06-24 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days …is currently immunised against rabies; Pet animals cannot travel to another Member State until at least 21 days after their primary rabies vaccination (but can be more depending on the datasheet of the vaccine… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks …The vaccination must be given after the microchip is inserted. The dog, cat or ferret must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccine is given and it must be given by an authorised veterinary practitioner. Before… verified 2026-07-14 Tapeworm treatment · Drug praziquantel 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. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✓ YesThe 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. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Window max hours before arrival 120 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. verified 2026-07-20 Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival 1 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. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate required · Health certificate required ✓ YesContact details of the RVOs can be found here Please contact your local RVO in the first instance, but if required, please see attached SOPs on how to get a new account on TRACES NT, how to submit an intra-trade health… verified 2026-06-19 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted praziquantel …multilocularis; - consist of an approved medicinal product which contains the appropriate dose of praziquantel or pharmacologically activ verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination required · Rabies vaccination required ✓ YesThe person responsible in the country of origin must contact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be… verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days …the Union where the consignment arrives at the border control post of introduction into the Union within 10 days of the date of issue of the appropriate veterinary certificate. verified 2026-07-15 Other rules Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPETS MAY NOT ENTER IRELAND THROUGH SMALL/PRIVATE AIRPORTS, PORTS, MARINAS, YACHT CLUBS ETC verified 2026-07-14 Pet passport required ✓ YesYour private vet will have to record this exam in the appropriate part of the pet passport, and you will then need to present the completed pet passport to your local RVO, along with the operator declaration (see below). verified 2026-06-19 Assistance animals accepted ✓ Yesre is no charge for compliance checks on pets entering from Great Britain or on guide dogs and assistance dogs. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are dogs trained by an orga verified 2026-07-15 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ Yesfor compliance checks on pets entering from Great Britain or on guide dogs and assistance dogs. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are dogs trained by an organisation accepted by or affiliated to Assistance Dogs… verified 2026-07-15 Recognized ✓ YesBringing your pet dog -travelling with guide and assistance dogs Airlines operating within the EU are obliged to allow disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility to bring their recognised assistance dogs in the… verified 2026-07-15 Cabin allowed ✓ Yesnon-EU country, you MUST provide advance notice of your intention to bring your service dog into Ireland, at least 24 hours before your departure time. Please see the sections above gov.ie - Pet Travel (www.gov.ie) on… verified 2026-07-15 Advance notice hours 24 hours …country, you MUST provide advance notice of your intention to bring your service dog into Ireland, at least 24 hours before your departure time. Please see the sections above gov.ie - Pet Travel ( verified 2026-07-15 Import rules modified ✗ NoAll service or assistance dogs travelling must be fully compliant with the rules for entering Ireland as set out in section 2 verified 2026-07-15 Documentation required ✓ Yescontact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be readable by a device compatible with ISO standard… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation 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. verified 2026-07-15 In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Minimum age 8 weeks in a way so as not to compromise their health or welfare. • Puppies and kittens less than 8 weeks old should not be transported. To comply with animal health requirements, it is usu verified 2026-07-14 Booking method Office …in full as you will need input from both your own private vet and your government Regional Veterinary Office (RVO). • Come From a Registered Premises The premises of origin must be registe verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks The pet must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccination is given, and It must be given by a vet authorised b EU Animal Health… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be a carrier Transport requirements (including container) • The means of transport must be constructed in such a way that the animals cannot escape/fall out, that visual inspection of the space where the animals is kept is poss •… verified 2026-06-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease note that these arrangements refer to pets travelling as cargo that arrives during BCP office hours (Mon - Fri 4am - 5pm). verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …The vaccination must be given after the microchip is inserted. The dog, cat or ferret must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccine is given and it must be given by an authorised veterinary practitioner. Before… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesnd you will need to provide evidence of same to livetrade@agriculture.gov.ie in advance ) the animal may not enter Ireland under pet travel rules. These animals must follow a different set of rules. Bringing a… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Heat embargo 3°C …and read the conditions of re-entering Ireland with your pet as vaccination protocols may require up to 3 months quarantine upon return to Ireland in som verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, a carrier n animals are transported by air, further information should be sought from the IATA website (IATA Live Animals Regulations) and from the relevant air carrier. These guidelines include but are not limited to: • Animals… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesEU Animal Health Certificate (if you are a non-EU Resident) 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 a… verified 2026-07-20 Government endorsed cert required ✓ YesAn official veterinarian in the authorised Third country must sign the certificate to attest that all the relevant conditions in the certificate have been met. verified 2026-07-15 Microchip · Required ✓ YesBeen Microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered and must be readable by a device compatible with ISO standard 11785 . verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Standard ISO standard 11785 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 . verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Tattoo accepted ✓ Yesing format shall be used to indicate: - a date: dd/mm/yyyy; - a time: 00:00. • Section III, point 5: information required where the animal has a clearly readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011 and is not identified… verified 2026-07-28 Microchip · Must be done before vaccination ✓ YesThe person responsible in the country of origin must contact their competent authority for details. • They must be microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered, and must be… verified 2026-07-28 Quarantine · Type quarantine facility …species specific section for details relevant to each species. • Consignments destined for a slaughterhouse, quarantine facility or confined establishment must be channelled (i.e. movement is monitored by the competent a verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ Yesfer to the species specific section for details relevant to each species. • Consignments destined for a slaughterhouse, quarantine facility or confined establishment must be channelled (i.e. movement is monitored by the… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Duration 3 days …and read the conditions of re-entering Ireland with your pet as vaccination protocols may require up to 3 months quarantine upon return to Ireland in some instances verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ YesRabies Antibody Titration Test: This section does not need to be completed in all cases. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml 0.5 …result of the blood test must show that the vaccination was successful (a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml) A valid blood test will remain valid for the life of the animal only if there is no break in rabies… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesA certified copy of the identification and vaccination details, and a certified copy of the official report from the approved laboratory with the results of the rabies antibody titration test if applicable, of the… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 10 days …period is specified there, noting that 21 days is the minimum, (so even if a vaccine says immunity after 10 days you cannot put less verified 2026-07-21 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days If it is required, the blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after valid rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Issuer official_vet your pet must have an EU animal health certificate issued by an official State vet in the country of departure not more than 10 days before your pet arrives in the EU verified 2026-07-07 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesEU Animal Health Certificate (if you are a non-EU Resident) 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 a… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Endorsed by competent authority …the third country or territory of dispatch or by an authorised veterinarian and subsequently endorsed by the competent authority of the third country or territory of dispatch. verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days (b) This animal health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian or in the case of the authorised veterinarian, the… verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Original required ✓ YesIf the compliance check was performed in another EU Member State, you should produce proof of this (A stamped and notarized EU health Certificate) If you originally came from outside the EU and a compliance check was… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesAn EU Animal 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,… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesBeen Microchipped The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered and must be readable by a device compatible with ISO standard 11785 . verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesIf 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… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Booster interval 1 months A rabies vaccination with a 1 year or 3 year validity period is acceptable for entry into Ireland, as long as manufacturers instructions… verified 2026-06-24 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 21 days …is currently immunised against rabies; Pet animals cannot travel to another Member State until at least 21 days after their primary rabies vaccination (but can be more depending on the datasheet of the vaccine… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks The dog, cat or ferret must be at least 12 weeks old before the vaccine is given and it must be given by an authorised veterinary practitioner verified 2026-07-14 Tapeworm treatment · Drug praziquantel 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 verified 2026-07-14 Tapeworm treatment · Required ✗ NoAnti-Echinococcus treatment This is not required for direct travel out of Ireland but is required for animals entering Ireland from countries not listed as free from Echinococcus. verified 2026-07-15 Tapeworm treatment · Window max hours before arrival 120 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 verified 2026-07-14 Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival 1 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 The… verified 2026-06-19 Internal parasite treatment · Drug accepted praziquantel 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 verified 2026-07-14
Timing chain
Day -90 microchip implant · Day -21 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -10 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
Conditional requirements
These rules apply only to pets with a specific travel history. Most travelers can ignore them — but if one applies to you, skipping it can mean denied entry.
Pet arriving from an unlisted (non-Annex II) third country — If your pet has been in one of 111 higher-risk countries in the last 6 months:
Rabies titer (blood) test: Rabies antibody titer test (FAVN or ELISA) ≥ 0.5 IU/ml. Blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination. 3-month wait from date of satisfactory result before entry.
Breed restrictions
Restricted breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, English Bull Terrier, German Shepherd (Alsatian), Japanese Akita, Japanese Tosa, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bandog verified 2026-07-20
Ports of entry
verified 2026-07-20
The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination is administered. A vaccination given first will not count, forcing a repeat of the entire sequence. Confirm the chip is placed and recorded, then schedule the rabies shot afterward. Verify the chip reads to ISO standard 11785 so Irish scanners can detect it. Order matters more than speed here.
Ireland restricts specific dog breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff, Doberman Pinscher, English Bull Terrier, German Shepherd (Alsatian), and Japanese Akita. Check whether a breed appears on this restricted list before booking travel. A dog matching one of these types faces additional entry conditions. Confirm the breed classification on official documentation ahead of departure to avoid refusal at the border.
Frequently asked
Does my pet need a microchip for Ireland? Yes. Ireland requires an ISO-standard microchip, and it must be fitted before the rabies vaccination to be valid. How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Ireland? The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 21 days before entry, and can be given from 12 weeks of age. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border. Does Ireland require a rabies antibody (titer) test? Only for pets arriving from a country not on the EU's listed (Annex II) countries. Those pets need a rabies antibody titer test from an approved lab. Pets from EU or listed countries do not. What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity? If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays. What happens if I forget a document? At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
Ireland applies a quarantine period of 3 days for qualifying arrivals. Budget for boarding fees covering those 3 days plus any facility handling charges. Reserve a quarantine slot in advance rather than at arrival. Factor the 3-day duration into the travel schedule so onward plans account for the delay. Request a written cost quote from the approved facility before committing to dates.
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Glossary
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations. Brachycephalic Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.