Can anyone help us to find the best way to get a Pet Passport in Europe thanks

[Stanvan]

can anyone help us find the best way/country to obtain a Pet Passport in Europe
Manythanks

 

[Captain Birdseye]

There seems to be very little, if any, logic behind these declarations. Just who is issuing 'massive fines' to vets? Surely if there is a fine there has to be an actual law forbidding the supposed offence. So where is this actual law?

Does the lovely lady vet in Bruges who happily provides Pet Passports to Brits receive a fine for each one she issues? Of course not!

Belgium requires dogs to be registered on their DogID database only if they are going to be in the country for more than six months. This is hidden away in an obscure section of the DogID website:

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Source: https://www.dogid.be/en/node/167

Back in September 2021 ericonabike reported the following conversation with a vet in Bruges:

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In other words, there is nothing to prohibit the issuing of Pet Passports to Brits but a group of Belgian vets think that it shouldn't be allowed based on the requirements for resident dogs.

Many countries, like France and Belgium, have dog licences and that is what a passport can only be issued to a licenced dog.

 

[1967bowesj]

We got ours in July from Lieve in Bruges. We also got a new 3 year rabies despite dog already having had her 3 year jag in February. She charged €94 including worming.

Used it for first time this month and all ok

De Rycke Lieve, ervaren dierenarts in Sint-Michiels Brugge

Dierenartsenpraktijk Lieve De Rycke ontvangt honden, katten en kleine knaagdieren als konijnen, hamsters, cavia’s. Vrije consultatie of op afspraak.

www.dierenartsderycke.be

And she speaks very good English, just watch the parking in her street

 

[tinkerbell]

Our dog had 3 year rabies in uk in July, so vet said she did not need another one. Got home okay. This was in bourges and apparently been stopped issuing pet passports, so I was lucky.

 

[maz]

Many countries, like France and Belgium, have dog licences and that is what a passport can only be issued to a licenced dog.

France certainly does not have dog licences, and I don't believe Belgium does either.

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[mbronc714]

My understanding is that a dog on an EU passport is not legal travelling with a human UK resident. Technicalities I know naught.
The "system" is flawed and subject to "pays yer money take year chance".
Recently met a guy in France a few weeks ago, 2 dogs EU passports from Hungary no address no questions. Rabies detail transferred.
I'm in Italy now. Another £250 for local vet and 40 odd euros for tapeworm tab home.
For the money I can do without a jobsworth getting back and my dog empounded.
I know I can do it cheap, but I prefer not to risk the law being applied.
It's like the AHC and I know of 2 cases with people not travelling to EU because of mistakes and in the form.
Sorry but just my bit.

How did you get it in Italy? We are in Milan now and it's been a nightmare. Any advice would be great!

 

[maz]

How did you get it in Italy? We are in Milan now and it's been a nightmare. Any advice would be great!

Hi and welcome to the Fun!


Italy is not an easy country in which to get a Pet Passport as a non-resident because of its bureaucracy. See post #5 in the following thread for details of how it can be done, but bear in mind that each Italian region may have its own individual take on this.

Tips on obtaining and using an EU Pet Passport

Now that more and more people are seeking to obtain an EU Pet Passport instead of being tied to Animal Health Certificates (AHCs), I thought I would put together this guide to hopefully clarify the process and avoid potential problems. It has turned out to be a lengthy post, so a mug of coffee...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[Boaty]

How did you get it in Italy? We are in Milan now and it's been a nightmare. Any advice would be great!

An old post my friend.

Never progressed in Italy after confirming the dog and owner documents required.

I subsequently obtained a passport in France.

Search on here and you'll be able to find helpful vets for your circumstances.

Just remember that in practice there is not one rule for all.