Is the Czech Republic a good place to travel or relocate to with dogs and/or cats?

Here are reviews and details to help you see if this country is a good place to travel with your pets.

Official EU government website on importing pets

Official government website on pets coming from the US to the Czech Republic

Official Czech consulate website 

Entry Requirements from Non-high Rabies Country 

Also called “Part 1” and “Part 2” listed countries

Medical Requirements: 

In order to travel, it is required that the 1-year anti-rabies vaccination for your animal is still valid.

If this is the first time your animal has been vaccinated against rabies, or if the previous vaccination was not kept up, you must wait for 21 days after the vaccination before traveling.

Documentation Required and how to get it:

A veterinarian in the country of departure is responsible for issuing an official health certificate.

If the pet is arriving from the US, this certificate must be endorsed by a USDA Endorsement Office., and the endorsement must take place at least 10 days before the pet is scheduled to arrive in the European Union.

Traveling between countries in the EU is straightforward, and the pet passport contains all the necessary information. Obtaining a pet passport is recommended for pets that will be traveling frequently within the EU or returning frequently.

In certain instances, airlines may require a veterinarian’s certificate confirming that the pet is fit to travel.

Entry Requirements from High Rabies Country

Also called “Unlisted Countries”

Medical Requirements: 

Before traveling, your pet must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Also, if you’re planning to travel to the European Union, you’ll need to have a rabies blood test (titration test) done at a special lab that is approved by the EU. You can find a list of these approved labs on the Europa website.

You need to have the blood test done at least three months before traveling. If your pet continues to receive the rabies vaccine on schedule, you won’t need to do another test in the future, and the results of the first test will still be valid.

 Documentation Required and how to get it: 

To travel with your pet, you need to obtain an official health certificate which is a document issued by a veterinarian in the country of departure. You should also check to see if there are specific timeline requirements for the health certificate based on the country you are coming from.

If your pet will be traveling frequently throughout the EU or returning often, it’s recommended to obtain a pet passport. This document is a record of all the important information about your pet.

Sometimes, airlines may ask for a certificate from a veterinarian stating that your pet is healthy enough to travel.

Additional Considerations

Microchip Requirements: 

(ISO) standards ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 microchips given before or at the time of the rabies vaccine.

Quarantine Requirements (if any):

NA other than exceptional circumstances

Breed Restrictions:

None listed

Number of pet restrictions: 

5 pets per person

Is this country considered high-risk rabies for entry into the US?

No

Is this country considered high rabies for entry into EU countries?

No

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This information was last updated January 2023. If you notice any errors or updates, please let us know by contacting us here.