Rules change. Entry rules for pets are set by each country and can change at short notice. This page was checked on 20 October 2026. Charter-A confirms the rules for your exact route and dates when you book, and you should always check the official source linked on the page.
Some national details were not available to us. We have checked the main requirements against official sources. We confirm the rest for your exact route and dates when you enquire.
What applies
- EU baseline applies: GB-issued AHC for each trip, microchip then rabies vaccination, 21-day wait, travellers' point of entry, max 5 pets per vehicle.
- National pages listed by the European Commission (not read by us, so national extras are Not yet confirmed: ): Germany (BMEL), Netherlands (NVWA), Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and others. Luxembourg's entry on the Commission page says 'under construction'.
- Points-of-entry lists linked by the Commission vary in age: Cyprus's is dated 2013 (Larnaca and Paphos airports named) and Austria's is dated 2006. Treat as Not yet confirmed: and ask each national authority for the current list.
Coming back to the UK
- GB-issued AHC can be used to return for 6 months from issue (and while rabies cover is valid), or a GB pet health certificate.
- Dogs: tapeworm treatment 24 hours to 5 days before arriving in Great Britain (unless coming directly from Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Malta or Norway).
- Declaration signed; originals only; approved route (charter carrier and airport on the APHA list).
Good to know
Ask the national authority which airports are designated before you choose a private-aviation airfield.
Flying on a private charter means your pet stays with you in the cabin. We plan the arrival airport around the checks your route needs. See how it works or ask us for a quote.
The full rules for leaving and entering Great Britain: leaving the UK · bringing a pet into the UK.
Official sources (read 20 October 2026): European Commission - EU countries' specific information (national links) · European Commission - Travellers' points of entry (links to each country's list) · European Commission - Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country (Delegated Reg. (EU) 2026/131) · Germany (BMEL) - pets and zoo animals (listed by the Commission; not read) · Netherlands (NVWA) - travelling to the Netherlands with your dog or cat (listed by the Commission; not read) · Austria - movement of pets (listed by the Commission; not read) · Belgium - travelling with your pets (listed by the Commission; not read) · Denmark - travellers' point of entry in Denmark (listed by the Commission; not read) · Sweden - movement of dogs, cats and ferrets (listed by the Commission; not read) · Cyprus - points of entry (2013 document linked by the Commission) (11 Nov 2013)