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Portugal
PetVoyage updated: January 17, 2026
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Vaccinations
Description:
Rabies Vaccine Requirements per EU 576/2013 Annex III
- Rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
- Pets arriving in EU Member States that do not meet the EU’s requirements may be refused entry or quarantined upon arrival at the owner’s expense.
- The rabies vaccination is valid 21 days after the primary vaccination.
- The rabies vaccination must be given after the microchip is implanted (or on the same day).
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
The cat must be identified with a microchip.
The microchip must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination.
Origin Requirements
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Rabies
If the country of origin is not on the EU list of rabies-controlled countries: A rabies antibody blood test is required. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. The test must be carried out by an EU-approved laboratory. The result must show at least 0.5 IU/ml of rabies antibodies. After the blood test, a 3-month waiting period is required before entry into Portugal.
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General
Cats under 15 weeks of age are not allowed to enter Portugal.This is because they cannot meet the rabies vaccination and waiting-period requirements
