The following rules apply to movement of dogs, cats and ferrets both between Member States and from third countries into the EU:

• Regulation (EC) no 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC.
• Since 3 July 2004, the conditions for the movement of pet animals have become harmonised under the conditions laid down in Regulation 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003. It lays down the animal health requirements for both the movement of pets between Member States and from third countries.
  
• Pet owners travelling within the EU should contact their veterinarian to get the necessary documents completed. For pet owners coming from outside the EU, some specific conditions apply.

For more information, please select the topic "Non-Commercial Movement of Pets"