Travel
Leaving Czechia with a pet
Within the EU, moving with a dog, cat or ferret is straightforward. Cross to the UK, US, or many Middle Eastern and Asian countries and the paperwork stack grows quickly. Start planning at least four months before you fly.
EU-to-EU basics
- ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip.
- Valid rabies vaccination, given at least 21 days before travel.
- EU pet passport carrying both records.
- For Finland, Ireland, Malta and Norway: additional tapeworm (echinococcus) treatment between 24 and 120 hours before entry.
Travel to the UK
Post-Brexit, you need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued no more than 10 days before entry, plus the tapeworm treatment for dogs. Czech state vets (statni veterinar) issue these. Book them at least a week ahead in summer.
Travel to the US
Since August 2024, dogs entering the US must be at least six months old, microchipped, and have a CDC Dog Import Form and rabies serology from an approved lab if not previously in the US. Cats have lighter requirements. Check the CDC guidance at cdc.gov before booking.
Travel to non-listed high-rabies-risk countries
For destinations like some Middle Eastern and African countries, you may need a rabies antibody titre test at 0.5 IU/ml or higher, drawn at least 30 days after the vaccination and processed by an EU-approved lab. Titre results are valid indefinitely if the vaccination stays current.