Learn how to transport your pet during an international move with care, safety, and expert support at every stage of the process.
Taking a pet to another country requires planning, care, and attention to important details. In this guide, we explain everything you need to know to ensure a safe international move for you and the pet that accompanies your story, from documentation to specialized transportation.
Prepare Everything in Advance
Just like the stages of a conventional international move, pet transportation requires time. Some countries impose strict sanitary requirements and specific deadlines between vaccine administration, exams, quarantine, and departure.
Starting early is essential to complete each step with peace of mind and avoid any problems with your animal’s entry into the destination country.
What to Consider in Advance
• Mandatory vaccines (such as rabies)
• Serology tests
• Microchipping
• Issuance of certificates and health documents
• Booking flights with authorized compartment or cabin
Choose Appropriate Transportation for Your Animal
Each animal has unique characteristics, and this directly influences the choice of the safest and most comfortable type of transportation. Breed, size, age, and even temperament need to be considered. Brachycephalic dogs, for example, have restrictions with some airlines. Small pets can travel with their owner in the cabin. Larger pets typically go in the pressurized cargo hold.
Evaluating these possibilities with specialists is the way to ensure your pet’s well-being throughout the entire journey.
Check the Requirements of the Destination Country
Each country has its own rules for animal entry. Some nations require quarantine upon arrival. Others require exams with specific deadlines, such as rabies serology testing done up to 90 days before travel. Additionally, there are countries that prohibit certain breeds or species.
Ignoring these rules can result in the animal’s entry being refused or, in more extreme cases, return to the country of origin at the owner’s expense. Being well-informed is essential.
Common Requirements
• International Veterinary Certificate (IVC)
• ISO 11784/11785 Microchip
• Laboratory tests (serology, deworming)
• Quarantine (when required)
• Valid vaccines
What We at One Moving Offer
We care for your pet as part of the family.
Taking your pet to another country involves more than boarding a plane. It’s an emotional journey that requires complete trust in who is conducting the process. We at One Moving are affiliated with IPATA, the leading global association for air transport of animals, and we follow all required protocols to ensure comfort, safety, and health throughout the entire journey.
We know that each pet has a unique routine and behavior. That’s why we create personalized solutions, respecting the animal’s profile and the destination country’s requirements. Our service includes documentation, authorized transportation, pre-boarding guidance, arrival logistics, and dedicated support.
Frequently Asked Questions About International Moving with Pets
Can I take any animal abroad?
It depends on the country. Most accept dogs and cats, but some breeds or exotic species may have restrictions.
Is it mandatory to hire a company for this?
No, but hiring a specialized company avoids errors, delays, and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
Can my pet travel with me in the cabin?
Some airlines allow small pets in the cabin. Others require transport in the cargo hold. This varies depending on the country and airline.
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