Travel Requirements
Pet travel requirements, permits, and documentation.
25 articles
- Vaccine Exemptions & Travel RequirementsExplains that the PadsPass trip planner does not currently account for vaccine exemptions and who to confirm exemption documentation with.
- Do I still need to print a Bermuda Import Permit if I am using PadsPass?Yes—Bermuda travelers should still print and carry a physical copy of the Bermuda Import Permit even when using PadsPass.
- Does the PadsPass Digital Pet Passport replace my pet's EU Pet Passport?Clarifies that PadsPass organizes pet travel information digitally but does not replace an official EU Pet Passport or other government-issued documents.
- Can I put a pee pad inside a soft sided carrier with my pet?Whether and how to use a pee pad inside a soft-sided pet carrier during travel.
- Barking and Meowing in CabinTips to help keep your pet calm and quiet in the cabin during a flight.
- Can my pet travel through cold temperatures?
- Do I have to declare my pet to customs?What customs requirements apply when crossing international borders with a pet.
- What if my pet is too old for vaccines?What it means when a vet advises against vaccines for a senior pet, and how PadsPass helps you explore safe travel options.
- Guidelines For Cargo Pet CratesA checklist of the IATA Live Animal Regulations container requirements for pets traveling in cargo.
- Heartworm DiseaseWhat heartworm disease is and why prevention matters for traveling pets.
- My pet has a heart condition. Can it still travel?Guidance on traveling with a pet that has a heart condition, including veterinary consultation and travel planning considerations.
- My pet has had its second rabies vaccine. Why should I still wait after the vaccine before traveling?Explains why a waiting period is still required after a rabies vaccination before international pet travel.
- My pet struggles to wear a harness or collar. Is it really that important for travel?Why harnesses and collars matter for pet travel, plus alternatives for pets that struggle with traditional restraints.
- Pet relief while traveling with your pet in-cabinHow to plan for your pet's bathroom needs when flying in-cabin, with tips for both cats and dogs.
- Does my pet need a pre-departure health checks?
- Breed Restrictions
- Does my pet really need vaccinations?Why vaccinations matter for your pet's health and are often required for travel.
- Pet Travel LingoA glossary of essential pet travel terms, from IATA regulations and health certificates to quarantine, microchips, and pet passports.
- Preparing For Pet Travel: External Parasite TreatmentsWhy destination countries require external parasite treatments before pet travel and how to keep the documentation organized.
- Why does my pet need a rabies vaccine?
- Why do I have to give my pet a parasite treatment for travel?
- Waiting Period After a Rabies VaccineWhy pets must wait after a rabies vaccination before traveling internationally, even after a second vaccine.
- When do I have to give a parasite treatments for travel?How to time veterinarian-administered parasite treatments so they meet your destination's pet travel requirements.
- IATA General container requirements for domestic dogs and cats - the full overview
- Bermuda's Approved Acaricidal (Tick) TreatmentsRequired for the import of small dogs and cats to Bermuda