From another EU country

Bringing your pet to Ireland

Inside the EU it’s simple: an EU pet passport, a microchip and a rabies shot at least 21 days before travel. Dogs also need a tapeworm treatment 1–5 days before arrival.

Time you needAt least 22 days if you start from scratch

Easy to get wrong on this route

DogsTreating your dog for tapeworm outside the 24–120-hour window before you arrive in Ireland.
A late rabies booster — the 21-day wait starts again.
Bringing a puppy or kitten under 16 weeks — Ireland doesn’t accept pets whose rabies vaccine isn’t valid yet.

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DifficultyEasy

QuarantineNone if rules are met

Rabies blood testNot needed

PermitNo permit

Rules checked Oct 28, 2026 against official sources · Dogs & cats · See every date for your trip →

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Step by step

At least 21 days before
Microchip, then rabies vaccine
Microchip before the vaccine; pet at least 12 weeks old at its first rabies shot. Wait 21 days after a first vaccination — boosters given on time need no wait.
Before you travel
EU pet passport
Issued by an authorised vet to EU residents, with the microchip and a valid rabies vaccination recorded. It stays valid for life as long as the vaccine is kept up to date.
1–5 days before arrivaldogs only
Tapeworm treatment (dogs)
Given by a vet 24–120 hours (1–5 days) before you enter Ireland, recorded in the passport. Not needed when travelling directly between Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland.

Watch out

Ireland doesn’t accept pets under 12 weeks without a rabies vaccine, or 12–16-week-olds whose vaccine isn’t valid yet.
Up to 5 pets per person; more only for a registered competition, show or sporting event, with every pet over 6 months.
A late booster means the 21-day wait starts again.
Microchip after the rabies shot = the vaccine does not count. Vaccinate again and wait 21 days.

Official sources: europa.eu. Not legal or veterinary advice — confirm with your vet, your airline and the destination's authority.

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