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Pet Relocation to 🇳🇱 Netherlands

The Netherlands follows EU pet travel regulations enforced by the NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority). All pets need an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination with a 21-day wait, and an EU veterinary certificate. Pets from non-EU countries may require a blood test. Hairless and fold-eared cat breeds born after January 2026 are banned.

Companies Listed

4

Quarantine

Not Required

Common Pets

dogs, cats

Requirements

8 documented

Key Import Requirements

  • ISO microchip required (placed before or on same day as rabies vaccination)
  • Rabies vaccination required (minimum 12 weeks old, 21-day waiting period)
  • EU pet passport or EU veterinary certificate required
  • Blood test (titer test) may be required for pets from non-EU, high-risk rabies countries
  • No titer test needed for pets from low-risk rabies countries (including USA)
  • Hairless and fold-eared cat breeds born after January 1, 2026 banned from import
  • Maximum 5 pets per person for non-commercial movement
  • Customs declaration required at entry