Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave Portugal.
Export Permit
Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DGAV is required.
Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations, a DGAV-endorsed AHC is required.
Export requirements from Portugal
Export Requirements: Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DGAV is required.
Issuing Authority: Directorate-General of Food and Veterinary (DGAV)
Last Verified: 2026-04-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations a DGAV-endorsed AHC is required.
Any government-approved veterinarian in Portugal can issue a health certificate. DGAV endorsement is required for non-EU destinations.
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- Code: PT