Pet Transport from Dominican Republic to Ireland
Moving a dog or cat from Dominican Republic to Ireland is very doable with the right preparation. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-26 weeks. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. You will need a rabies …
The Dominican Republic to Ireland import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Vet in the Dominican Republic
Responsible: Official vet in the Dominican Republic
Responsible: Vet and laboratory
Responsible: Owner
Responsible: Vet or pet transport agent, on behalf of the owner
Responsible: Vet and DIGEGA
Responsible: Airline cargo handling
What your pet needs to enter Ireland
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Ireland requires TRACES pre-notification before arrival, on top of the titre test. Skipping either one causes delays, not just the one you happened to miss.
The 90-day wait is counted from the blood draw date, not the result date. Build the whole schedule around the draw, not the paperwork.
Microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. Reverse the order and Irish authorities can treat the vaccination as invalid for the sequence.
Ireland does not waive non-compliance. Incomplete paperwork can mean penalty quarantine or the pet being returned to origin at the owner's cost.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
Ireland entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.