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Luxembourg row, first cell: the EU animal health certificate must be issued by an official State vet in the country of departure, not more than 10 days before the pet arrives in the EU. Luna's folder has that date circled. Everything else in the row hangs off it. Here is the Luxembourg breakdown, in the order the numbers matter.
Bringing a pet to Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg handles your pet
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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 some travellers — where the pet is departing from, where it has been, or who is travelling with it. Most people can ignore them, but if one applies to you it can change what you need, or mean denied entry if you skip it.
Pet arriving from, or recently in, a third country or territory NOT listed in Annex I or II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636 — If your pet has been in one of 154 higher-risk countries in the last 6 months:
Rabies titer (blood) test: Rabies antibody titration test >= 0,5 IU/ml, on a sample taken by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after the primary vaccination and not less than 90 days before the animal health certificate is issued, performed in a designated laboratory (Del. Reg. (EU) 2026/131; model certificate Annex III to Impl. Reg. (EU) 2026/705, point II.3.1).
For the pet's rabies vaccination to be valid, the cited EU guidance requires the pet to have been microchipped before the vaccination is given. Ask the vet to scan the chip before the shot and record both dates. A vaccination given before implantation is not valid for travel, so check the sequence on the passport before booking.
The EU animal health certificate must be issued by an official State vet in the country of departure, not more than 10 days before the pet arrives in the EU. Count back ten days from the arrival date to find the earliest issue date, and book the official-vet appointment on or after it.
Chip before vaccination, certificate within ten days of arrival: two rows, both date-driven. Whether a blood test applies depends on where your pet is travelling from, and a personalized plan on Pawgo calculates that for your route. Build yours, and each date arrives counted back from your flight, with a source attached to every line.
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.
Auto-generated from verified government data · Last updated: October 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Luxembourg require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Luxembourg requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Luxembourg?
No, Luxembourg does not require quarantine for imported pets, provided all documentation is in order. Verify your requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Luxembourg require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Luxembourg requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Luxembourg require for pets?
Luxembourg requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Luxembourg require a rabies titer test?
It depends where you travel from. Coming from the EU or a listed (Annex II) country, no titer test is required. It is only required for a pet arriving from an unlisted third country: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, from an approved lab. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does my pet need a microchip for Luxembourg?
Yes. Luxembourg requires an ISO-standard microchip. It must be fitted before the rabies vaccination to be valid.Build my pet's travel plan →
How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Luxembourg?
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Luxembourg 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.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there quarantine for pets entering Luxembourg?
No. Pets that meet Luxembourg's entry rules — microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and paperwork — enter without quarantine.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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