Bringing a pet to Austria

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Austria applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme for dogs, with no routine quarantine for compliant pets. Requirements depend on the rabies status of the origin country: EU/listed countries need an ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport or health certificate; unlisted countries add a rabies titer test and a 3-month waiting period. Start planning at least 4 months ahead if coming from an unlisted country, and confirm details with AGES (Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety).

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Austria.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or equivalent health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and AGES.

For travel from another EU member state or listed third country, a pet passport issued by an authorized veterinarian is sufficient.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement (or pet passport if issued in EU)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and AGES.

For travel from a listed third country (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), an EU health certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required. The rabies vaccination must be valid for the entire journey.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian or authorized veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory showing at least 0.5 IU/ml
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250. Confirm current prices with a local vet and AGES.

For travel from unlisted third countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, Asia, Middle East), a rabies titer test is mandatory. The pet must be accompanied by the owner or a person responsible for the pet during non-commercial movement.

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Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) per traveller. Exceeding 5 triggers commercial import rules, which require additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit.
No. Austria does not exempt emotional support animals or service dogs from the standard import requirements. All dogs must meet the microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate rules.
A FAVN rabies titer test is required. It must be done at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. The test must be processed in an EU-approved laboratory and show at least 0.5 IU/ml.
No quarantine if all import requirements are met. If a dog arrives without proper documentation, it may be detained, returned, or quarantined at the owner's expense until compliance is achieved.
A puppy must be at least 12 weeks old for the rabies vaccination and then wait 21 days after vaccination before travel, so the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (about 3.5 months). For high-risk countries, the puppy must also have a titer test at least 3 months after vaccination, making the minimum age about 7 months.
No, Austria does not require an import permit for non-commercial movement of dogs from any country, as long as the pet meets the EU Pet Travel Scheme requirements. However, if you are travelling with more than 5 pets or if the movement is commercial, a permit may be required.
You need: (1) an ISO microchip, (2) a valid rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel, (3) an EU health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel, and (4) proof of microchip. No titer test or quarantine is required for dogs from the USA.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Austria.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport (or equivalent official veterinary certificate if the origin is not an EU/EEA country)
  • Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. No titer test or quarantine applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

For cats from EU/EEA countries or territories with equivalent rabies status (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City), an EU pet passport issued by an authorised veterinarian is sufficient. The microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50. No titer test or quarantine applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

For cats from low-risk non-EU countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), the official veterinary certificate must confirm microchip, rabies vaccination, and fitness to travel.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement

Rough budget

Rough estimates only: microchip ~€30–50, health certificate ~€50–150, rabies vaccination ~€20–50, FAVN titer test ~€100–250. No quarantine applies if all conditions are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), the FAVN titer test is mandatory. Entry must be through a designated traveller's point of entry and the cat must be presented to customs.

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Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 cats (together with dogs and ferrets) may be moved by a single non-commercial traveller without a commercial import licence. More than 5 triggers commercial rules, including an import permit and trade compliance.
No. Austria does not exempt emotional support animals or service animals from microchip, rabies vaccination, or documentation requirements. Service animals may be allowed in the cabin under certain conditions, but import compliance is mandatory.
A kitten must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination and then wait 21 days after vaccination before travel, making the minimum age for entry 15 weeks.
No. The USA is low-risk for rabies. Cats from the USA need an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and an official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
Yes, but Thailand is high-risk for rabies. Your cat needs an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, a FAVN titer test performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel at an EU-approved laboratory, and an official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met.
For EU/EEA origins: an EU pet passport, proof of ISO microchip, and a rabies vaccination certificate. For non-EU origins: an official veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of ISO microchip, and a rabies vaccination certificate. For high-risk origins: additionally a FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory. Documents must be in German or English.
No. Austria does not impose quarantine on cats entering from any country if microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test (when required), and health certificate requirements are met. If requirements are not met, the cat may be refused entry or quarantined at the owner's expense.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Austria.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (or legible tattoo applied before 3 July 2011)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Owner's declaration that the movement is non-commercial

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, health certificate €100–200. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

Ferrets are listed in Annex I of EU Regulation 998/2013. From an EU-equivalent 'free' origin, no rabies titer test or import permit is required.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (or legible tattoo applied before 3 July 2011)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Owner's declaration that the movement is non-commercial

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, health certificate €100–200. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

Ferrets from low-risk (non-EU) countries must meet the same core requirements as EU-origin ferrets: microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and an official health certificate. No rabies titer test or import permit is required for ferrets from low-risk origins.

BAVG Austria

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or an EU-recognised equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (or legible tattoo applied before 3 July 2011)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory (titre ≥ 0.5 IU/ml, test at least 3 months before travel)
  • Official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Owner's declaration that the movement is non-commercial

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250, health certificate €100–200. No import permit is required for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

Ferrets from high-risk (non-EU) countries must have a valid rabies titer test (FAVN) with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 3 months before entry. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ferrets are allowed into Austria under EU pet movement rules (Regulation 998/2013). They must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, and accompanied by an official health certificate. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met.
It depends on the origin country. Ferrets from EU-equivalent 'free' or 'low-risk' countries do not need a titer test. Ferrets from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa) must have a FAVN rabies titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 3 months before entry.
Austria follows EU rules: up to 5 ferrets per traveller can be moved non-commercially. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit.
No. Austria does not exempt emotional support or service animals from standard import requirements. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate rules regardless of their role.
Ferrets must be at least 3 months (12 weeks) old and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. This means the earliest a ferret can enter Austria is at 15 weeks of age if vaccinated at 12 weeks.
You need: (1) proof of ISO microchip, (2) rabies vaccination certificate, (3) official health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and (4) for high-risk origins, a FAVN titer test result. An owner's declaration of non-commercial movement is also required.
No. Austria does not impose quarantine on ferrets that meet all entry requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test if from a high-risk country). If requirements are not met, the animal may be refused entry or placed in isolation at the owner's expense.

Good to know

Non-commercial movement is limited to 5 pets per traveller; above that, commercial import rules apply. The Austrian competent authority for pet imports is AGES.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Austria, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Austria's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.