Pet import requirements for Czechia
What Czechia asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2026-05-07 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2026-03-17. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Czechia at a glance
| Requirement | For Czechia |
|---|---|
| Microchip Required | Microchip required Only transponders (microchips) complying with the ISO standards for microchips and reading devices – ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 can be used for the identification |
| Rabies | Required, from the age 12 weeks, valid 21 days after the vaccination for the primary vaccination |
| Import permit | Only for birds, young animal |
| Quarantine | None on arrival |
| Minimum age to travel | Usually 15 weeks, with valid rabies vaccination |
| EU rules that also apply | This destination is grouped with the European Union; confirm whether EU pet-movement rules apply |
| Customs clearance | Recommended, with some airlines required |
| Agent at destination | Recommended, with some airlines required |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
PRG, BRQ, and OSR are on the arrival list for pets heading to Czechia. As a part of EU, we follow EU rules. Usually 15 weeks, with valid rabies vaccination.
Import requirements
Usually 15 weeks, with valid rabies vaccination. It is possible also import if the pet is less than 3 weeks under special condition from some countries
Microchip, valid rabies vaccination ( older than 21 days), RNATT blood test ( only from some countries) and health certificate or EU pet passport
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The family is moving to Czech Republic
The pet is traveling within 5 days as the owner
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-For the pets, moving more than 5 days from the owner
-Import of 5 and more pets
-buying of animal
The blood test (RNATT) due more than 3 months before the arrival to EU. For some countries only.
Identification and microchip
Microchip required
Only transponders (microchips) complying with the ISO standards for microchips and reading devices – ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 can be used for the identification.
When dogs, cats or ferrets are identified using tattoos and the tattoos are clearly readable and were demonstrably done before 3rd July 2011, it is not necessary to implant transponders.
Animals must be identified prior to the anti-rabies vaccination!
Rabies and vaccinations
Required, from the age 12 weeks, valid 21 days after the vaccination for the primary vaccination.
Vaccination against rabies shall be considered valid from the date of re-vaccination where the vaccine is administered within the period of validity in dicated by the manufacturer of a previous vaccination. However, such re-vaccination shall be considered as a primary vaccination in the absence of the animal health certificate attesting the previous vaccination.
Only rabies vaccination is required
Tests and treatments
Serological examination of the level of antibodies against rabies when entering Czech Republic are the same considering for the EU. The test needs to be performed at least 90 days before travel date.
Not required for EU country
Dogs, cats and ferrets from Russia and Belarus will have to have the rabies blood test sine 26 April 2024
Not required
Health certificate and permits
Health certificate or pet passport are Required.
The certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of its issue by the of ficial veterinarian of exporting country until the date of a check at the place of entry into the EU. For the purpose of further movement into other Member States, the certificate is valid for a total of 4 months or until the date of expiry of the validity of the anti-rabies vaccination, whichever date is earlier.
Only for birds, young animal.
NON COMMERCIAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Quarantine
No quarantine in Czech Republic
Restrictions and banned breeds
No breed restriction
Customs, agents, and airports
Recommended, with some airlines required
Airports:
Václav Havel Airport Prague, Prague (IATA: PRG, ICAO: LKPR)
Airports listed on this destination file: PRG, BRQ, OSR.
For non-commercial move, there are no import taxes
For commercial move, 21% from the value of pet and transport will be added
Pet can enter in cabin, as baggage or as cargo
Customs are open 24 hours but for cargo, the arrival before 6 p.m. is recommended ( handling agents are closing at 7 p.m.)
Weekend is possible if advance arrangement is made
There is a veterinary station / pet hotel in Prague so the animal can stay there
Export notes
Pet passport or health certificate is required
The clinical examination ( fit to fly certificate) should be done within 3 days of transport
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
Permit required for CITES species.
For birds
Official contacts
Department Name Border Control Post, Prague airport Phone 00420 720 963 028
Email pvs.ruzyne@svscr.cz
Central Veterinary Administration of the State Veterinary Administrati on Address: Slezská 100/7, Praha 2, 120 00
Phone: +420 227 010 111
E-mail: epodatelna@svscr.cz
Department Name Border Control Post, Prague Airport
Phone: 00420 720 963 028
Email: pvs.ruzyne@svscr.cz
Website: www.svscr.cz
Central Veterinary Administration of the State Veterinary Administration
Address: Slezská 100/7, Praha 2, 120 00
Phone: +420 227 010 111
E-mail: epodatelna@svscr.cz
Current as of May 2025
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2026-05-07.
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Questions about moving a pet to Czechia
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Czechia?
Microchip required Only transponders (microchips) complying with the ISO standards for microchips and reading devices – ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 can be used for the identification
From the country profile, last verified 2026-05-07.
What rabies vaccination does Czechia require?
Required, from the age 12 weeks, valid 21 days after the vaccination for the primary vaccination
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Czechia?
Only for birds, young animal
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Czechia?
None on arrival
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Czechia?
Usually 15 weeks, with valid rabies vaccination