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Pet Transport from Italy
Prepared and reviewed by Dr. Sarah Okafor, International Animal Health Consultant
Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave Italy.
Export Permit
Italy uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by the Ministry of Health is required.
Italy uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations, a Ministry of Health-endorsed AHC is required.
Export requirements from Italy
Export Requirements: Italy uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by the Ministry of Health is required.
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health (Italy)
Last Verified: 2026-04-24
Popular routes from Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Italy uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, a Ministry of Health-endorsed AHC is required.
Any government-approved veterinarian in Italy can issue a health certificate. The certificate needs Ministry of Health endorsement for non-EU destinations.
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