Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart
Salzburg Airmail Newsletter
 
 
BalkenTravel Information
Travelling with pets
Pets by Günther Mayrhofer
Travelling with a cat or dog is now much easier with the new EU pet passport available from any vet. All cats and dogs must have a passport containing details of a valid rabies vaccination.

Until July 2008, Ireland, Malta, Sweden and the United Kingdom also require proof that the vaccination has been effective. Check for requirements after that date.

In addition, treatment for ticks and tapeworm is required for entry into Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom. Finland and Sweden require a tapeworm treatment.

An animal has to be identified by an electronic microchip. A clearly readable tattoo is also acceptable until July 2011, except if you are taking your animal to Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom where a microchip is already required.

Further information on travelling with pets in the EU and to see what the passport looks like.

It is important to contact your airline or travel agency to ask about special regulations or other details. All pets must have the European Pet Passport.

When booking a flight, please inform your travel agency that you intend to take along an animal. Not every airline accepts air entrainment of animals! The pet has to be booked as well. Some airline will not allow for example small rodents (rabbits, chinchillas etc.). Certain countries require additional special documents for the animal (health certificate, anti-rabies inoculation). 

Pets with no more than 5 kilos (in an impervious and air-permeable box) may travel in the cabin. Pets with more then 5 kg must travel in the hold, whereby the passenger has to provide the required box for the transportation. In general there are special fees for the animals.



 



[print print this page | send mail this page | back back to previous page | top go to the top of this page]

 
Quick Links
Advertisement