Pet Transport from Panama to Ireland: 2026 Guide
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Planning a pet relocation from Panama to Ireland is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Set aside roughly 20-28 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the sequencing. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival.
This route requires a rabies titre test with a set waiting period, so do not leave it late. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
The Panama to Ireland process
Responsible: Vet in Panama.
Responsible: MIDA-registered vet.
Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory.
Responsible: N/A
Responsible: Vet in Panama, close to the departure date.
Responsible: Owner or agent; MIDA-registered vet.
Ireland: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785. Must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination and must match every document. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age 12 weeks. 21-day wait after the primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Required. Panama is an EU unlisted third country. FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory, minimum result 0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, then a fixed 90-day wait from the blood draw date. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636. |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals. Non-compliant documentation can trigger detention at DAFM's discretion. |
| Import permit | Not required, but arrival must be notified through DAFM's Advance Notice Portal at least 24 hours before landing. |
| Health certificate | EU-format Animal Health Certificate endorsed by MIDA-DINASA, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals leaving Panama. |
| Health certificate | Official export health certificate from a MIDA-registered vet in Panama, completed in EU format for Ireland and endorsed by the Dirección Nacional de Sanidad Animal (DINASA) within MIDA. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | FAVN titre test plus international sample shipping: USD 200-320. |
| 2 | MIDA-DINASA-endorsed export health certificate: USD 90-170. |
| 3 | Tapeworm treatment (dogs): USD 20-45. |
| 4 | Cargo fee, Panama City to Dublin via Madrid: USD 1,400-2,600 depending on crate size and season. |
| 5 | IATA-approved travel crate: USD 120-380. |
| 6 | Total typical range: USD 2,200-4,300 over 5-7 months. |
Read before you book
Airlines on this route
Ireland import rules, explained
Practical tips for this move
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Common questions
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