Pet Transport To Europe by Relopet

Pet Transport To Europe

Relopet provide the greatest skilled and professional pet transport to Europe from any area if you are going to migrate to Europe with your pet. We work with representatives from international pet shipping businesses to ensure that you can bring dog to Europe (Pets).


At Relopet, we want to make sure that your move abroad is a stress-free process for you and your furry friend. While it is long-distance, pet transport to Europe and the route from South Africa to Europe is a popular one for pets and families. Taking care of your pet(s) comfort and safety is our number one priority.

Depending on your situation, we can provide airport-to-airport service, door-to-door service, or a tailor-maid solution for you. We make

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  • Preparation of all local and international travel documents.
  • Qualified vets on hand to take care of vaccinations, worming and flea treatments, blood tests and health checks.
  • A dedicated pet travel consultant in your city and specialist advice regarding the best preparation for your pet’s relocation.
  • The most direct route available to your destination.
  • Custom made airline approved IATA travel crates
  • Access to our temperature-controlled pet travel cars, to pick up your pet.
  • The option to customs clear and deliver your pet to your destination.
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European Union Pet Entry Requirements

Which countries do EU pet import requirements apply to?

The EU countries include Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. These countries all share the same pet import requirements.

Which countries have the same pet import standards as EU countries?

Malta, Norway, and Switzerland are not considered EU, but these countries follow the same import standards.

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What are the pet import requirements in EU countries?
  • Only dogs, cats and ferrets are permitted
  • Valid microchip placed before or on the day your pet has its Rabies vaccination
  • Valid rabies vaccination and rabies blood test at least 30 days later
  • There is a 3 month wait before traveling after the successful blood sample has arrived at the testing lab.
  • A tapeworm treatment that has been administered by one of our qualified vets (within 5 days of travel) is required if your dog is traveling into Malta, Finland, Ireland, Norway, or the United Kingdom
  • Valid veterinary health certificate (valid for 10 days)
  • Pet owners written declaration stating that your pet is traveling for non-commercial purposes.
  • You will also need to transport your pet for non-commercial purposes, meaning that it must either travel on the same flight as you or within 5 days of your travel date. In addition, you may only transport 5 pets for non-commercial purposes. If you can’t travel within 5 days of your pet, it will need to fly under the Balai Directive regulations (commercial purposes).
What would my pet’s trip be like from South Africa to Europe?
On arrival at the airport, ahead of your pet’s journey, one of the airline’s experienced freight handlers will check your pet’s welfare, and proceed to start the customs clearance process.

Transporting your pet by air is the quickest and most efficient way of relocating to or from Europe with the least amount of hassle. For international flights, live animals travel in the cargo cabin, which is pressurised just like the cabin you fly in. The plane’s captain is aware that your pet is on board and keeps the air conditioner set to a comfortable 18ºC.

Your pet won’t have to be quarantined upon arrival in Europe if you comply with all the above health and documentation requirements. We give our loyal customers the peace of mind that their pets will receive the best possible care, and that they will be financially protected with liability minimised.
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