Destination rules
🇵🇹 Portugal
As an EU member state, Portugal follows the harmonized EU pet-travel scheme. From most countries your dog or cat needs an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU animal health certificate — with no titer test required for animals coming from listed countries.
Entry requirements
Microchip
Rabies vaccination
Rabies titer (blood) test
Health certificate
Import permit
Tapeworm treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does Portugal require a microchip for pets?
Yes — a microchip is required to bring a dog or cat into Portugal.
Does Portugal require a rabies titer (blood) test?
It depends — a rabies titer test may be required for Portugal depending on where your pet has travelled from. Confirm with the official source.
Is there a quarantine for pets entering Portugal?
No — Portugal does not quarantine pets that meet every entry requirement before arrival.
How far ahead should I start planning a pet move to Portugal?
Give yourself at least 30 days before travel to complete every step in the correct order.
