Pet Travel Requirements for Italy

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Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies Vaccine Requirements per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
All pets must wait at least 21 days, or the time designated by the rabies vaccine manufacturer prior to traveling to the port of entry.

Certifications

Description:

The EU has two versions of the pet health certificate: the "non-commercial" and the "commercial." Both health certificate versions require an Accredited Veterinarian to issue the health certificate and then USDA to endorse the health certificate before your pet's travel.

The endorsement must happen within 10 days of your pet's arrival in the EU for non-commercial health certificates.
The endorsement can happen any time within 48 hours after the Accredited Veterinarian issues the commercial health certificate.

Microchip

Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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For PRIMARY rabies vaccination: On the rabies vaccination table, under the header "Validity of vaccination" "from" the date entered should be at least 21 days (or applicable immunity period) after the primary vaccination was administered.

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

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Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies Vaccine Requirements per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
All pets must wait at least 21 days, or the time designated by the rabies vaccine manufacturer prior to traveling to the port of entry.

Certifications

Description:

The EU has two versions of the pet health certificate: the "non-commercial" and the "commercial." Both health certificate versions require an Accredited Veterinarian to issue the health certificate and then USDA to endorse the health certificate before your pet's travel.

The endorsement must happen within 10 days of your pet's arrival in the EU for non-commercial health certificates.
The endorsement can happen any time within 48 hours after the Accredited Veterinarian issues the commercial health certificate.

Microchip

Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

For PRIMARY rabies vaccination: On the rabies vaccination table, under the header "Validity of vaccination" "from" the date entered should be at least 21 days (or applicable immunity period) after the primary vaccination was administered.

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

Ferret Regulations

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Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies Vaccine Requirements per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
All pets must wait at least 21 days, or the time designated by the rabies vaccine manufacturer prior to traveling to the port of entry.

Certifications

Description:

The EU has two versions of the pet health certificate: the "non-commercial" and the "commercial." Both health certificate versions require an Accredited Veterinarian to issue the health certificate and then USDA to endorse the health certificate before your pet's travel.

The endorsement must happen within 10 days of your pet's arrival in the EU for non-commercial health certificates.
The endorsement can happen any time within 48 hours after the Accredited Veterinarian issues the commercial health certificate.

Microchip

Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

For PRIMARY rabies vaccination: On the rabies vaccination table, under the header "Validity of vaccination" "from" the date entered should be at least 21 days (or applicable immunity period) after the primary vaccination was administered.

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

Bird Regulations

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Vaccinations

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Pet birds must be examined, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours of travel.

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.
If the pet birds will be moved to an approved quarantine establishment, a description of the birds is sufficient.

Certifications

Description:

The EU has specific requirements for pet birds traveling to the EU.

The health certificate must be endorsed by the USDA APHIS.

Microchip

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

For all 4 options, pet birds must be examined, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours of travel.

Import-Specific Links

Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds Option 1 Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds Option 2 Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds Option 3 Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds Option 4

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

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Vaccinations

Description:

The pet must be examined and the health certificated issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours before leaving the United States.

The health certificate must be endorsed by USDA after it is signed by the USDA Accredited Veterinarian.

Certifications

Description:

The pet must travel with its owner or the owner’s representative to Italy, and must not be intended for resale or transfer of ownership.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Not specified.

Import-Specific Links

International Health Certificate

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USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

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Vaccinations

Description:

For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel.

Certifications

Description:

We recommend that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Not specified.

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices VEHCS Help USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

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