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Practical advice for crossing borders with a dog. Find country-by-country entry rules, required documents, microchip and rabies vaccination basics, and the differences between travel from EU and non‑EU countries.
We also cover special cases such as islands and overseas territories, and share practical alternatives for tricky routes, including flight options from regional airports.
Are you planning a trip abroad with your dog? Check the entry requirements for various countries directly in BorderCooler®.
In recent months, the flight network from Bratislava Airport has expanded significantly. At first glance it feels like holiday destinations have become much easier to reach. More routes, more options, more flexibility. But if you’re traveling with a dog—especially by …
France is one of the easier countries to visit with a dog. As an EU member state, it follows the same basic rules as most European countries. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to arrange. To travel to France with a …
Italy is one of the easier countries to travel to with a dog. As a member of the European Union, it follows the same basic set of rules as most European nations. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing to take care …
Spain is one of those countries where traveling with a dog is relatively straightforward—especially if you’re arriving from another EU member state. That’s largely because pet travel rules are harmonized across the European Union. Even so, it helps to know …
Traveling with a dog within Europe or North America is relatively straightforward today. If you’re coming from countries like Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, the USA or the UK, it usually comes down to a microchip, a rabies vaccination, and …
If you’re travelling with a dog to southern Europe – for example to southern Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, Greece or Portugal – or to other warm, subtropical or tropical parts of the world, you should know about leishmaniasis. It’s a …
Croatia is one of the most popular destinations for travelling with a dog—whether you’re heading for the sea, a coastal road trip or the Biokovo mountains. Entry rules for dogs, however, depend on the country you’re coming from. In this …
We crossed from Finland to Estonia by ferry at the end of summer 2024 during our road trip through Scandinavia and the Baltics, with our dog Ibo along for the ride. The Helsinki–Tallinn route is one of the most common …
The countries of the former Yugoslavia have long been among favorite holiday destinations for Slovaks and other EU travelers. While Croatia and Slovenia draw the biggest crowds, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia offer plenty of compelling towns, …
Crossing from Poland to Sweden on an overnight ferry was the opening chapter of our summer loop through Scandinavia and the Baltics. We sailed with TT-Line from the port of Świnoujście in Poland to Trelleborg in Sweden — and of …