Vacation time: This is how pets travel abroad!

Vacation time: This is how pets travel abroad!

Berlin, Deutschland - More and more animal owners want to have their pets with you during your vacation. However, this need brings the need to find out more about the applicable provisions in advance and to plan veterinary appointments. Filiz Keküllüoğlu, district councilor in Lichtenberg, emphasized in a current press release that pets are family members for many people and that careful planning before traveling is essential. It is important to deal with the necessary vaccinations, veterinary certificates as well as microchip identification and other veterinary certificates.

Before the start of the trip should always be consulted with the consular representation of the travel destination. This is particularly important because changes in the regulations for third countries can be made at short notice. Depending on the target country, specific veterinary certificates are required, which must be issued by officially approved veterinarians or veterinary authorities. Missing or invalid documents can lead to a rejection, quarantine or even refusal to enter.

Important requirements for travel with pets

According to the EU regulations that apply to 27 Member States as well as Norway and Northern Ireland, dogs, cats or ferrets must meet certain requirements before the trip. This includes marking by means of an electronic microchip or a tattoo, which was carried out before July 3, 2011. An essential aspect is also the rabies vaccination, which must take place at least 21 days before entry, as well as a requested test to titrate the rabies.

• A maximum of five pets can travel without special evidence.
• Pets must have valuable documents, such as the valid EU pet ID or the EU animal health certificate.
• When traveling from non-EU countries, an animal health certificate is mandatory that does not have to be exhibited older than ten days before arrival and by the official veterinarian.
• pets have to travel with their owners unless another person is authorized in writing.

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The EU pet ID card plays a central role in travel with pets within the EU. It contains all relevant information about the animal, including the microchip or tattoo code, the health data and the contact details of the owner and the veterinarian. The pet ID must always be up to date because its validity is bound to the animal's health data. It therefore offers a secure basis to avoid possible complications when traveling.

Responsibility for compliance with all regulations lies with the animal owners themselves. Therefore, it is advisable to find out comprehensive information in order to avoid unpleasant surprises at the border crossings. Further information is available on the BMLEH website, where animal owners can also find detailed guidelines on the requirements for pet ID.

Overall, careful preparation is essential in order to make the taking of pets abroad in accordance with the law. The journey with a beloved animal should give joy and not be clouded by bureaucratic hurdles.

For detailed information on the requirements and regulations, you can find the corresponding links here: berlin.de href = "https://europa.eu/youreurope/citens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_de.htm"> Europa.eu , bmel.de .