🇮🇹 Pet Import to Italy

Italy follows EU Pet Travel Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Pets entering from other EU member states need a valid EU Pet Passport, an ISO-compliant microchip (ISO 11784/11785), and a current rabies vaccination given after microchipping and at least 21 days before first travel. Italy does not impose quarantine for pets arriving from EU countries or approved third countries. For pets coming from non-listed countries, a FAVN rabies antibody titer test is required with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, conducted at least 30 days post-vaccination, followed by a three-month waiting period before entry. Dogs traveling from certain countries where Echinococcus multilocularis (tapeworm) is endemic must receive an approved anthelmintic treatment between 24 and 120 hours before entry, documented in the pet passport or health certificate. Official health certificates endorsed by a government veterinarian are required for pets arriving from outside the EU. Italy's Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) oversees animal import regulations. Exotic animals including reptiles, birds, amphibians, and wild mammals are regulated under CITES and national legislation (D.Lgs. 275/2001). Some breeds are subject to Italian local ordinances on dangerous dogs. Pet owners should check airline policies for breed restrictions, in-cabin weight limits, and carrier specifications before booking, as requirements vary significantly between carriers and may change seasonally.