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Pet Transport from Netherlands

Export Requirements

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

Export Permit

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

Government Endorsement

NVWA endorsement required for non-EU destinations

The Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. Schiphol Airport is one of the most well-organised entry/exit points in Europe for pet transport. We have guides for 10 routes from the Netherlands.

Airlines Available from Netherlands

KLM
Cabin and cargo
Air France
Cabin and cargo
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
British Airways
Cargo only
Emirates
Cargo only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo only
Qantas
Cargo only
Delta Air Lines
Cabin and cargo
United Airlines
Cabin only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo only

Export requirements from Netherlands

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

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

Government Endorsement: NVWA endorsement required for non-EU destinations

Issuing Authority: Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

Last Verified: 2026-04-23

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