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Pet Transport from Ireland

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Ireland.

Export Permit

Ireland uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) endorsed by DAFM is required.

Government Endorsement

DAFM endorsement required for all non-EU/EFTA destinations

Ireland uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For EU/EFTA travel, an EU Pet Passport is the main document. For non-EU destinations, a DAFM-endorsed AHC is required. We cover 0 routes from Ireland.

Airlines Available from Ireland

Aer Lingus
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Ryanair
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British Airways
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KLM
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Air France
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Lufthansa
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Emirates
Cargo only
United Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
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American Airlines
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Export requirements from Ireland

Export Permit: Ireland uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) endorsed by DAFM is required.

Health Certificate: EU AHC required for non-EU destinations. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel.

Government Endorsement: DAFM endorsement required for all non-EU/EFTA destinations

Issuing Authority: Dept of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

Popular routes from Ireland

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Routes from Ireland are being added. Check back soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ireland uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) endorsed by DAFM is required. EU AHC required for non-EU destinations. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Ireland can issue a health certificate for pet export. The certificate then needs endorsement from Dept of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) before departure.

Allow at least 4-8 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps require waiting periods that cannot be shortened. Start the process as early as possible.

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