Pet Transport from Portugal
Export Requirements
What you need to do before your pet can leave Portugal.
Export Permit
As an EU member state, Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. An EU Pet Passport is the standard travel document for pets going to EU countries. For non-EU destinations, an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is required, endorsed by DGAV.
Government Endorsement
DGAV endorsement required for non-EU destinations
Airlines Available from Portugal
TAP Air Portugal
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Cabin and cargoLufthansa
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Cabin and cargoEmirates
Cargo onlyIberia
Cabin and cargoQantas
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Cabin onlyExport requirements from Portugal
Export Permit: As an EU member state, Portugal uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. An EU Pet Passport is the standard travel document for pets going to EU countries. For non-EU destinations, an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is required, endorsed by DGAV.
Health Certificate: EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) required for travel outside EU. EU Pet Passport for travel within EU/EFTA.
Government Endorsement: DGAV endorsement required for non-EU destinations
Issuing Authority: Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV)
Last Verified: 2026-04-23
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Portugal
- Code: PT
- Airlines: 10 carriers