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Italy

Source: January 21, 2026

Pet Birds (captive birds) Regulations

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Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications
Description:

A specific EU model veterinary certificate for captive birds may be required for entry. Verify current conditions with the Italian Ministry of Health and, if departing the U.S., USDA APHIS.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info
General

Controls and documentation for pet birds can change; contact the Italian Ministry of Health (USMAF/ASL) in advance to confirm current entry conditions. Note: some older Ministry pages are legacy references and may be outdated.

Import-Specific Links
Ministero della Salute – Trasporto degli animali d’affezione (hub) Ministero della Salute – In Italia (Arriving in Italy with companion animals) USDA APHIS – Pet Travel Ministero della Salute – In viaggio verso l’Italia
Official Source(s)
Ministero della Salute – In Italia (Arriving in Italy with companion animals) Ministero della Salute – Trasporto degli animali d’affezione (navigation hub) USDA APHIS – Pet Travel Ministero della Salute – In viaggio verso l’Italia (regole ufficiali per l’ingresso in Italia con animali da compagnia) Regolamento (UE) n. 576/2013 – movimenti non commerciali di animali da compagnia (PDF – TrovaNorme) Regolamento (UE) n. 577/2013 – modelli documenti e Paesi terzi (TrovaNorme)