Portugal departure: pet permit, microchip, rabies and antibody documentation obtained.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Apply for the Zoo-Sanitary import licence and enter its number on the pet certificate.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Microchip identification is required and must be linked to vaccination and antibody records.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Rabies vaccination cannot precede three months of age; record vaccine, batch, date and expiry.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Every vaccination must precede boarding by more than 72 hours; exactly 72 hours does not satisfy the wording.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Sample at least 30 days after rabies vaccination; neutralising antibodies must reach 0.5 IU/ml in the specified laboratory.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Clinical examination must find no infectious/contagious signs, supported by documentation from the clinical veterinarian.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The specimen states ten-day certificate validity; confirm its start and end with the issuing authority.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Carry supporting documents or certified copies identifying the pet and its vaccination history.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Rules depend on the route, animal and operating carrier. Confirm your own journey with the relevant authority and airline.
Applicable conditions
Confirm current permit channel, laboratory acceptance, certificate dates and arrival conditions; no fixed quarantine was obtained.
Selected DGAV documents for healthy adult private dogs/cats dispatched from Portugal. The currently linked specimen is not a signed certificate or journey approval; destination acceptance and transit must be confirmed. Other origins are not covered. The specimen is dated 8 May 2023 and covers accompanied or unaccompanied non-commercial pets.
