Lead time needed
4-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
9 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Taiwan to Italy

Planning a pet relocation from Taiwan to Italy is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Give yourself roughly 4-10 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles than most. Compliant pets are not held in quarantine on arrival. No rabies titre …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Taiwan to Italy typically takes around 4-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Step by step

The Taiwan to Italy import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
First step - must be done before any vaccinations.
Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785 standard)

Responsible: Your veterinarian

2
After microchip. 21-day wait before next steps.
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Your veterinarian

3
2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space with airline directly.
Book IATA-compliant flight and cargo/cabin space

Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)

4
Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirement)
Obtain official veterinary health certificate

Responsible: Official veterinarian

5
3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets; 2 hours for cabin
Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation at cargo desk

Responsible: You + airline check-in/cargo desk

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Italy

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785)
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum age: 12 weeks. 21-day wait after vaccination before travel
Rabies titre test
Not required
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant pets
Import permit
EU pet passport or health certificate
Health certificate
Required. Issued by: Official veterinarian. Valid for 10 days from issue
Export permit
No export permit for pets.
Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and …
IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

Critical points

Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Air China
Small pets allowed in cabin on domestic China routes. International: cargo only via Air …
Cabin and Cargo
Air France
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo transport available for …
Cabin and Cargo
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Brachycephalic …
Cargo Only
Lufthansa
Small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa …
Cabin and Cargo
British Airways
Cargo: Pets transported via British Airways World Cargo in temperature-controlled hold. …
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: Pets travel in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to …
Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo: Pets travel as manifested cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic …
Cargo Only
KLM
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo: pets transported via KLM …
Cabin and Cargo
Korean Air
Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Larger pets in hold as checked baggage or Korean Air …
Cabin and Cargo

Italy import rules, explained

Italy has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.

Practical tips for this move

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Allow at least 4 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps involve mandatory waiting periods that cannot be shortened, so starting early is the only way to keep to your schedule.
No routine quarantine is required in Italy for pets arriving with correct documentation. However, if your pet arrives without the right paperwork, penalty quarantine can apply. Get everything right before you travel.
No, Italy does not require a rabies titre test for most pets arriving from Taiwan. Your pet still needs a valid rabies vaccination and microchip. Check the current requirements with the destination authority before travel.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in Taiwan. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check Italy’s authority for the exact format required.
Airline guides
  • Air China
  • Air France
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • British Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • KLM
  • Korean Air
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TW ITTaiwan to Italy
International pet transport route
Lead time4-10 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityLow
Airlines9
ServiceDoor to door
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