Travelling with pets to Holland

If you wish to take your dog, cat or ferret with you to Holland, you will need to have the following veterinary documents:

• a valid health certificate signed by an authorized veterinary surgeon;
  
• a rabies certificate signed by a local inspector of the veterinary service or another official. The animal should have been vaccinated against rabies at least 28 days prior to departure.

European passport for animals:

Effective 1 October 2004, owners of dogs, cats and ferrets who live in the European Union (EU) need a European animal passport if they wish to travel within the EU with their pet. This uniform document replaces similar passports and documents which are currently in use.

In addition to general information, the passport proves that the pet has been inoculated against rabies. New is that owners must ensure that their pets are micro-chipped or tattooed.
Pets from non-EU countries travelling to Holland also need to be inoculated and micro-chipped or tattooed. They need a veterinary certificate with the relevant information, issued by an authorised vet.

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