TW
Taiwan
✈️
PT
Portugal
Pet Transport from Taiwan to Portugal
4-10 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Taiwan to Portugal
typically takes around 4-10 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Moving a dog or cat from Taiwan to Portugal is very doable with the right preparation. Around 4-10 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a rabies titre test here. The full checklist, requirements and airline options are set out below.
Step by step
The Taiwan to Portugal 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
Checklist
Portugal: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required (ISO 11784/11785). Before rabies vaccination |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age: 12 weeks. 21-day wait after vaccination before travel. EU requirement: 21 days between vaccination and travel. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required for pets from EU, UK, and certain third countries. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets from approved countries. |
| Import permit | EU pet passport or health certificate |
| Health certificate | Required. Health Certificate or EU Pet Passport. Issued by: Official veterinarian. Valid for 10 days from issue. EU pet passport valid from EU; health certificate for non-EU origins. |
Leaving Taiwan
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit for pets. |
| Health certificate | Required. Issued by BAPHIQ-authorised official vet. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire) |
| 3 | Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate |
| 4 | Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes) |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Air China
Small pets allowed in cabin on domestic China routes. International: cargo only via Air China Cargo. Strict crate size and documentation requirements. China-specific import/export permits required. Advance booking of cargo space essential.
Air France
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo transport available for larger pets. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions/seasonal embargoes
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with additional requirements and seasonal restrictions. Temperature embargoes during extreme heat (summer months in Gulf region)
Lufthansa
Small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo in pressurised, temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round
British Airways
Cargo: Pets transported via British Airways World Cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Book through approved cargo agent. No cabin pets on any route.
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: Pets travel in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions. Temperature embargoes apply on certain routes/seasons
Cathay Pacific
Cargo: Pets travel as manifested cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted during summer months. Hong Kong AFCD import regulations must be met
KLM
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo: pets transported via KLM Cargo. Temperature restrictions apply. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo
Korean Air
Small pets allowed in cabin. Cargo: Larger pets in hold as checked baggage or Korean Air Cargo. Seasonal temperature restrictions apply
Meeting Portugal's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into Portugal is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Advice worth following
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
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.
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 Portugal 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, Portugal 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 Portugal’s authority for the exact format required.
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