Pet Travel Requirements for Netherlands

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.
Primary vaccination given at minimum 12 weeks of age

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.

Microchip can also be placed on the same day as rabies vaccination Tattoos are acceptable ONLY if applied before July 3, 2011, and clearly legible.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

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 after the primary vaccination was administered.

Age RequirementsMinimum age: 15 weeks (12 weeks for vaccination plus 21-day waiting period)Dogs under 15 weeks not permitted entry

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login Netherland_official website

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices Netherland_official website Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands Travelling from EU countries to the Netherlands

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

General

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 after the primary vaccination was administered.

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices Netherland_official website Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands Travelling from EU countries to the Netherlands

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

General

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 after the primary vaccination was administered.

Import-Specific Links

VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide VEHCS Login

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices Netherland_official website Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands Travelling from EU countries to the Netherlands

Vaccinations

Description:

The pet bird was isolated for at least 14 days prior to the date of departure and tested for Avian Influenza at least 7 days after start of isolation.

The pet bird was isolated from other birds for at least 14 days prior to leaving the United States AND tested for Avian Influenza H5 and H7 antigens or genomes.

Certifications

Description:

The following applies to pet birds traveling to the EU in a group of five or less.

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.
Pet birds must be examined, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours of travel.

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.

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General

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 Netherland_official website Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands Travelling from EU countries to the Netherlands

Vaccinations

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Certifications

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Not specified.

Microchip

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Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

General

Not specified.

Official Source(s)

USDA Endorsement Offices Netherland_official website Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands Travelling from EU countries to the Netherlands

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