Is It Possible To Move Your Pets To Portugal With You? |
Posted: July 18, 2019 |
Moving to the gorgeous country of Portugal is something that many people dream of doing, in fact, a massive 49,000 English people currently reside in the country. Of course, there are a few hurdles to overcome if you want to move to Portugal, and one of those hurdles is moving your pet across with you. Most people with a pet consider them a part of the family, so it makes sense that if you do want to move to Portugal, you'll be wanting the whole family, including the pets, to come too. It is possible to move your pets with you, but there are lots of considerations to make before you do so. The EU Pet PassportThe new EU pet passport system has been created to make moving pets around the EU much easier. The pet passport is only suitable for cats, dogs and ferrets at the moment, but allows them to move between the majority of EU countries with a valid rabies vaccination. You must have the vaccination applied at the right time and a qualified vet has to fill out the passport and sign to say the pet has been vaccinated. The passport also requires the pet is microchipped which allows the passport to be directly connected to them. A pet passport can be easily acquired but you should speak to your vet about it well in advance of any permanent decisions in relation to your move to Portugal. Pet RestrictionsThere might be restrictions or even prohibitions on certain breeds of dog in Portugal. In some instances you may not be able to take your dog across with you, or they may need to wear a muzzle in transit. It is important to understand whether or not your pet has any restrictions place on them in Portugal. Flying With Your PetYou can fly your pet in the hold of special types of aircraft but you need to go through a special pet relocation company to do so. You may want to split with your partner to ensure one of you is in Portugal for when your pets land, whilst the other can be in charge of giving the pets to the agency. Alternatively have a connection in Portugal ready to collect your pets in case your flight is delayed. Some airlines will enable you to travel with your pet in a specific type of carrier. You should look into the process of flying your pets in the cabin or in the hold of a special plane as it can be very stressful for some pets and may not be something you wish to put your pet through. Threats To Pets In PortugalThere are some animal diseases associated with tick and insect bites in Portugal. Snakes can also be a threat to cats and dogs in Portugal. You can find out more about these threats here. Always Check AheadRegulations and laws relating to the movement of animals across Europe are always changing so do check ahead for current laws when you are looking to relocate your pet to Portugal. If you are considering moving abroad to Portugal be sure to see the help of a professional removal company such as Pack and Go to reduce the stress involved.
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