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Required for entry to Ireland.

DAFM requires travelers to register intended arrival for non‑EU pet entries. Use the DAFM Imports Portal and follow the Advance Notice guidance.

Different rules apply if pets are unaccompanied, involve a change of ownership, or if more than five pets are moved. Refer to DAFM’s guidance for unaccompanied or commercial movements.

DAFM requires travelers to register intended arrival for non‑EU pet entries. Use the DAFM Imports Portal and follow the Advance Notice guidance.

Different rules apply if pets are unaccompanied, involve a change of ownership, or if more than five pets are moved. Refer to DAFM’s guidance for unaccompanied or commercial movements.

Advance notice and registration of intended arrival are required for pet bird entries as directed by DAFM. Use the Imports Portal and consult the birds guidance.

DAFM provides step‑by‑step guidance for importing pet birds, including a flow chart describing permitted pathways and conditions.

DAFM requires advance notice for pet rabbits and pet rodents arriving from non‑EU countries. Use the dedicated form and the Imports Portal as directed.

Consult DAFM’s Pet Travel hub and Pet Travel Portal for up‑to‑date entry conditions and any species‑specific requirements.

Depending on the species, CITES or other wildlife permits may be required in addition to DAFM entry rules. Travelers should contact the competent Irish authorities in advance for permit guidance.

Consult DAFM’s Pet Travel hub and Pet Travel Portal for any updates or species‑specific conditions before travel.