Pet Travel Requirements for Austria

Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies vaccination is required under EU rules (Regulation (EU) No 576/2013). The pet must be microchipped before the rabies vaccination. After a primary (first) rabies vaccination, a 21-day waiting period is required before entry to the EU. Boosters remain valid immediately if administered within the vaccine manufacturer's validity period.

Pet must be identified with an ISO-compliant microchip before rabies vaccination.
Primary rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks of age or older.
Wait at least 21 days after the primary rabies vaccination before entry.
Booster vaccination is valid immediately if administered within the previous vaccine’s validity period; if the booster is late, it is treated as a new primary and the 21-day wait applies.

Certifications

Description:

Use the appropriate EU non-commercial certificate model when the owner or a designated person travels with (or within 5 days of) the pet and the movement is not for sale/transfer of ownership. Certificates must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by USDA before travel.

Select the correct non-commercial certificate version (owner traveling on same plane; designated person traveling on same plane; or carrier shipment when owner/designated person travels within 5 days).
Certificate must be endorsed by USDA before departure.
Pet must enter the EU within 10 days of the certificate’s issuance date.
After entry, the certificate is typically valid for up to 4 months for travel within the EU or until the rabies vaccination expires, whichever comes first.

Microchip

Pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Movement categories

Non-commercial movement generally requires that the owner or a designated person travels with the pet(s) or within 5 days of the pet(s). If these conditions are not met, use the commercial certificate pathway.

Operator note: Minimum age exceptions for unvaccinated puppies/kittens (12–16 weeks) are unclear on the Austria page—confirm with Austrian authorities.

Endorsement and submission

USDA must endorse the completed health certificate before travel. APHIS VEHCS may be used for electronic submission/endorsement where available.

Have a USDA Accredited Veterinarian complete the appropriate EU certificate.
Obtain USDA endorsement prior to departure.
Consider using APHIS VEHCS for faster processing when available.

Document version notice

URGENT: Use the 2025 EU commercial certificate versions immediately; 2024 versions are accepted only until January 11, 2026.

Import-Specific Links

Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS EU Non‑commercial certificate (owner traveling same plane) – Dogs/Cats/Ferrets EU Non‑commercial certificate (designated person traveling same plane) – Dogs/Cats/Ferrets EU Non‑commercial certificate (carrier; owner/designated person travels within 5 days) – Dogs/Cats/Ferrets EU Commercial certificate – Dogs/Cats/Ferrets VEHCS login portal (USDA APHIS) Using the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) | APHIS

Official Source(s)

VEHCS login portal (Veterinary Export Health Certification System), USDA APHIS Using the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) | APHIS Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country (Export) | APHIS overview Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS (country-specific rules)

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Description:

One approved pathway for pet birds to the EU is a 30‑day supervised pre‑export isolation. Use the corresponding EU pet bird health certificate. The certificate must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian and endorsed by USDA before travel.

Complete 30 days of supervised pre‑export isolation per the certificate’s conditions.
Have a USDA Accredited Veterinarian issue the EU pet bird Option 1 certificate.
Obtain USDA endorsement before departure.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Follow the specific conditions stated on the EU pet bird certificate you use. For current guidance and forms, consult APHIS’s Austria page.

Import-Specific Links

Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS EU Pet birds to the EU – Option 1 health certificate (30‑day supervised isolation) VEHCS login portal (USDA APHIS)

Official Source(s)

VEHCS login portal (Veterinary Export Health Certification System), USDA APHIS Using the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) | APHIS Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country (Export) | APHIS overview Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS (country-specific rules)

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Not specified.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Species other than dogs, cats, ferrets, and birds (e.g., rabbits, rodents, reptiles, amphibians) are not detailed on the APHIS Austria page. Contact Austrian authorities for any species‑specific requirements.

Import-Specific Links

Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS

Official Source(s)

VEHCS login portal (Veterinary Export Health Certification System), USDA APHIS Using the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) | APHIS Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country (Export) | APHIS overview Pet Travel From the United States to Austria | APHIS (country-specific rules)

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