Travelling with dogs and cats

Travelling in Italy

When planning to travel with your four-legged friends, it is wise to organise things in advance, both to contact the establishments that accept pets and to comply with national and local health regulations.

Additionally, if you are travelling by plane, train, or ship, it's important to check the various regulations, as these can vary significantly over time and between companies.

In Italy, a vaccination booklet is generally required, sometimes accompanied by a certificate of good health and, where requested, a rabies vaccination certificate.

For travelling on certain types of trains (e.g., high-speed trains) with your dog, you may also need to show the dog’s registration certificate.

Travelling abroad

When travelling ABROAD, it is mandatory to have your pet (dog, cat, ferret) identified with a microchip and to possess a passport issued by local veterinary authorities.

Remember that not all foreign countries have the same rules: some, such as Australia and Japan, still require quarantine, while others, like England and Sweden, require a rabies antibody titre test performed six months prior to travel.



For non-EU countries, it is advisable to obtain information on health regulations directly from the relevant consulates.