Starting in July, 2011, all EU countries will require that your pet have a microchip and all documentation supporting the microchip number to permit entry. Some EU countries will accept all major brands of microchips and others will only accept the 15 digit ISO microchips. If your pet is micro chipped with a microchip other than a 15 digit ISO microchip, it is recommended that you carry your own microchip scanner. Additionally, EU 998 Regulations do not call for blood titre test for pets entering Europe from a third country. Three members of the EU have exemptions from this regulation: UK, Malta, and Sweden. This exemption expires next year and it remains to be seen whether it will be extended.
ISO microchips and microchip scanners are available at PetTravelStore.com. More information on pet microchips…
For more details about taking a pet to any country in the EU, visit our pet passport page at PetTravel.com.
UPDATE: updated information on bringing your pet to Europe.
Gulmira – the titer test requirement to enter the EU from Turkey applies to all dogs, cats and ferrets.
Susan
Gulmira – Turkey is not classified as a Listed Third Country by the EU. The titer test will be required to enter France (https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/France.cfm).
Susan
I forgot to indicate that I have a CAT 🙂
I am planning a trip to France in September 2021 by car from Turkey. But the permanent place of residence is Kazakhstan.
According to this article, I do not need to do a blood titer test for pets imported into Europe from a third country.
Did I understand your article correctly?
?? Additionally, EU 998 Regulations do not call for blood titre test for pets entering Europe from a third country.?
I am planning a trip to France in September 2021 by car from Turkey. But the permanent place of residence is Kazakhstan.
According to this article, I do not need to do a blood titer test for pets imported into Europe from a third country.
Did I understand your article correctly?
“… Additionally, EU 998 Regulations do not call for blood titre test for pets entering Europe from a third country.”
You can find all health certificates and detailed instructions here: https://www.pettravelstore.com/pet-passport-italy/.
Pamela – you can find step-by-step requirements to import your pet dog or cat to Italy here and there are links to further instructions and forms that can be emailed to you: https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Italy.cfm.
Susan
My vet told me to contact airvet.com and get them to get what I need to get my animal into Italy. My vet does not do it