Pet Transport from Ireland to the Dominican Republic: 2026 Guide
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Bringing your dog or cat from Ireland to Dominican Republic takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 4-6 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. Map your dates against the steps below and you will stay on track.
The Ireland to Dominican Republic process
Responsible: Vet in Ireland.
Responsible: Vet in Ireland.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent.
Responsible: DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian.
Responsible: Owner and DIGEGA officials on arrival.
Dominican Republic: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785. Recommended in place before travel. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Must be administered between 30 days and 12 months before entry. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required for pets travelling from Ireland. The Dominican Republic reserves the titre-test requirement for arrivals from countries it classifies as high-rabies-risk. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine. Veterinary inspection on arrival at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), Santo Domingo, or Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). |
| Import permit | Not required for up to 5 personal pets. |
| Health certificate | Required. Issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by DAFM, and checked on arrival against the animal's microchip and vaccination record. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving Ireland. |
| Veterinary inspection | Clinical examination by a DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian within 10 days of departure. |
| Health certificate | Official Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by a DAFM-authorised Official Veterinarian for a non-EU destination, endorsed by DAFM. Valid 10 days from issue. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo or cabin fee, DUB to SDQ via Madrid or Amsterdam: EUR 750-1,700 depending on crate size, pet weight and season. |
| 2 | IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 80-320. |
| 3 | DAFM Official Veterinarian examination and endorsed AHC: EUR 90-200. |
| 4 | No Dominican import permit fee for up to 5 personal pets. |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 950-2,300 over 4-6 weeks. |
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Meeting Dominican Republic's entry requirements
Advice worth following
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
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.
Common questions
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