Due to exceptional circumstances from COVID-19, it is not possible to import dogs, cats or ferrets those travel is not dependent on owner’s travel.
Dogs, cats and ferrets
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Import of animals means a situation where the travels of the animal are not connected with the travels of the owner.
Such situations are for example when
- the animal travels alone
- the animals are intended for further transfer/sale in the EU
- the number of individuals of one species is more than 5 animals
- the time between the travels of the animal and the owner is more than 5 days
- If you are not travelling with the animal, go to the page IMPORT
Movement of a pet means that the animal is travelling with the owner and is not being transferred on within the EU
Such situations are for example when
- moving from a country outside the EU into the EU with a pet
- tourism
- personally acquiring a new pet from outside the EU
- If you are travelling with your own pet, go to the page MOVEMENT