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Pet Transport from Italy

Export Requirements

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

Export Permit

EU Pet Travel Scheme applies. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. Non-EU destinations require EU AHC endorsed by the Ministry of Health.

Government Endorsement

Ministry of Health endorsement required for non-EU destinations

Italy is an EU member state. The Ministry of Health administers pet export documentation. For EU travel: EU Pet Passport. For non-EU destinations: an endorsed AHC. We cover 10 routes from Italy.

Airlines Available from Italy

ITA Airways
Cabin and cargo
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
Air France
Cabin and cargo
British Airways
Cargo only
KLM
Cabin and cargo
Emirates
Cargo only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo only
Qantas
Cargo only
Delta Air Lines
Cabin and cargo
Etihad Airways
Cargo only

Export requirements from Italy

Export Permit: EU Pet Travel Scheme applies. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. Non-EU destinations require EU AHC endorsed by the Ministry of Health.

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

Government Endorsement: Ministry of Health endorsement required for non-EU destinations

Issuing Authority: Ministero della Salute (Ministry of Health)

Last Verified: 2026-04-23

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