IT
Italy
✈️
LK
Sri Lanka
Pet Transport from Italy to Sri Lanka
See key factsQuarantine on arrival
Very High routeExpert coordination essential
26-32 weeksPreparation lead time
Fully managedDoor to door service available
Official rules on this page checked
Which Sri Lanka rules depend on a pet coming from Italy?
None of the Sri Lanka rules we have verified names Italy on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Sri Lanka, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Sri Lanka guide.
What does Italy require before your pet leaves?
- Export health certificate: For travel to a non-EU country, any health certificate needed is issued by the veterinary service of the owner's local health authority (ASL); requirements depend on the destination, so check with that country's embassy (Ministry of Health page updated 3 January 2025). Applies to dogs and cats leaving Italy for non-EU countries.
In viaggio all'estero - Paesi Terzi (aggiornato il 03/01/2025), checked 2 October 2026 - Export health certificate: ASL Roma 1 (page updated 5 March 2026) confirms that travel with a dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU country requires the international export certificate issued by the competent authority, which in Italy is the ASL. Applies to dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Italy for a non-EU country.
Certificato di Espatrio, checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: The Ministry of Health says the pet passport is needed to travel outside Italy, together with any health document or certificate the destination country requires (page updated 3 January 2025). Applies to dogs, cats and ferrets leaving Italy.
Consigli utili per viaggiare con i nostri animali, checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: Italian customs (ADM traveller's customs guide, July 2025, section on travel to and from non-EU countries) say dogs, cats and ferrets may cross national borders only if older than three months, unless the competent authority grants a derogation for specific cases. Applies to dogs, cats and ferrets crossing Italian borders, including leaving for non-EU countries.
Carta doganale del viaggiatore (July 2025), checked 2 October 2026 - Other conditions: The ASL charges for the export certificate (certificato di espatrio). Example from ASL Roma 1 (page updated 5 March 2026): EUR 27 for the SIP-system certificate outside the EU, EUR 60 when the destination country's form is used, EUR 80 for Australia, and EUR 40 for a clinical visit with microchip reading. The page does not give the charges of other ASLs. Applies to dogs, cats and ferrets registered in ASL Roma 1 and leaving for a non-EU country.
Certificato di Espatrio, checked 1 October 2026
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
AIR FRANCE
Air France
BRITISH
British Airways
EMIRATES
Emirates
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa
SINGAPORE
Singapore Airlines
CATHAY PACIFIC
Cathay Pacific
KLM
KLM
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Route at a glance
FromItaly
ToSri Lanka
Prep time26-32 weeks
ComplexityVery High
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Sources
Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations