Bringing a pet to Czech Republic

Last reviewed July 2, 2026

Czech Republic enforces strict, origin-dependent rules for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Pets from high-risk rabies countries face more rigorous requirements, including mandatory rabies titer tests and extended waiting periods. There is no routine quarantine for compliant pets, but non-compliance can lead to quarantine or refusal of entry.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Czech Republic.

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 · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or equivalent health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip $30-50, health certificate $50-100, rabies vaccine $20-50. Confirm with local vet and destination agency.

Pets from EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican) can use an EU pet passport; no additional tests or permits needed.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Health certificate (modelo IV or equivalent)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip $30-50, health certificate $100-200, rabies vaccine $20-50. Confirm with local vet and destination agency.

Pets from low-risk non-EU countries (e.g., US, UK, Japan) need a health certificate endorsed by the origin's competent authority; no titer test or permit required.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 30+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Import permit from the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS)
  • Health certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

Rough ballpark: microchip $30-50, health certificate $100-200, FAVN titer test $100-250, import permit fee $50-100. Confirm with local vet and destination agency.

Pets from high-risk countries must obtain an import permit from the Czech SVS before travel; the titer test must be done at an EU-approved lab and results submitted with the permit application.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Only if arriving from a high-risk rabies country (e.g., Thailand, Russia, India). For free and low-risk origins, no titer test is required.
The rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before arrival in Czech Republic, and the dog must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination.
No quarantine is required for dogs from any origin, provided all import requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and for high-risk origins: titer test and import permit) are met.
Yes, you can bring up to 5 dogs under non-commercial rules. If you bring more than 5, commercial import regulations apply, which may require additional documentation and fees.
No. Emotional support and service dogs are not exempt from standard import requirements. They must still meet all microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and permit rules.
You need a USDA-endorsed APHIS Form 7001 (or the EU health certificate model) completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel. The certificate must be endorsed by the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services office.
The health certificate is valid for 10 days from the date of issue. It must be issued within 10 days of your dog's arrival in Czech Republic.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Czech Republic.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary vaccination)
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 1) issued within 10 days of travel

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS).

Pets from EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, etc.) follow the same rules as EU intra-community travel. No titer test or import permit needed.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary vaccination)
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 2) issued within 10 days of travel

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS).

Pets from listed low-risk third countries (e.g., US, UK, Japan, Australia) do not need a rabies titer test or import permit. The EU health certificate must be endorsed by the competent authority in the origin country.

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 or USDA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Microchip certificate (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate (valid, with 21-day wait after primary vaccination)
  • Rabies antibody titration test (FAVN) certificate showing ≥0.5 IU/ml
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 2) issued within 10 days of travel
  • Import permit from the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees vary. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS).

Pets from high-risk countries must have a valid FAVN test and an import permit from the SVS. The 3-month waiting period after blood sampling applies. No quarantine upon arrival if all documents are in order.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

No. All cats entering Czech Republic must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
No. The US is classified as a low-risk country. You need a valid rabies vaccination (21-day wait after primary shot) and an EU health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
You may bring up to 5 cats as a non-commercial movement. If you bring more than 5, commercial import rules apply, requiring additional documentation and checks.
No. Emotional support animals are not recognised as service animals under EU or Czech law. They must follow the same import requirements as any pet cat, including microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate.
The rabies vaccination must be valid on the day of travel. If it expires, you need a booster and then wait 21 days before entering Czech Republic. The 21-day wait applies after the booster if it's the first vaccination or if there's a gap in coverage.
Yes, but the kitten must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination. If under 12 weeks, it cannot be vaccinated and therefore cannot enter unless exempted for specific reasons (e.g., relocation of a very young animal with prior approval from the SVS). In practice, wait until the kitten is 12 weeks old.
Yes. Thailand is a high-risk country. You must obtain an import permit from the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS) before travel. You also need a rabies titer test with a 3-month waiting period after blood sampling.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Czech Republic.

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 or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (date and vaccine details)
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 2) or equivalent
  • Microchip proof (date and number)
  • Pet passport (if from EU/EEA)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, EU pet passport ~$50-100 if applicable. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech State Veterinary Administration (SVS).

Ferrets from EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican) follow same rules as EU pets. No additional testing or permit needed.

Apply / official ferret import page

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
valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (date and vaccine details)
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 2) endorsed by official vet
  • Microchip proof (date and number)
  • Third-country official veterinary certificate (if from non-EU low-risk country)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, third-country certificate ~$50-150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech SVS.

Ferrets from low-risk countries (e.g. US, UK, Japan, Australia) must enter via an EU-approved Border Control Post (BCP) if arriving by air. No titer test or quarantine.

Apply / official ferret import page

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 30+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate (date and vaccine details)
  • FAVN titer test result (≥0.5 IU/mL)
  • EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex IV, Part 2) endorsed by official vet
  • Import permit from Czech SVS
  • Microchip proof (date and number)
  • Third-country official veterinary certificate

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit ~$50-100. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Czech SVS.

Ferrets from high-risk countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, India) must have a FAVN test and an import permit. No quarantine after arrival if all documents are in order. Entry only via EU-approved BCP.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Only if the origin country is classified as low-risk (e.g. US, UK, Japan). For high-risk countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia), a FAVN titer test with ≥0.5 IU/mL is mandatory, done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel.
You may bring up to 5 ferrets as a non-commercial movement. If you bring 6 or more, commercial rules apply, requiring an EU health certificate, a registered importer, and notification to the Czech SVS at least 48 hours before arrival.
No quarantine is required if the ferret has a valid microchip, rabies vaccination, FAVN titer test (≥0.5 IU/mL), and an import permit. All documents must be checked at an EU Border Control Post upon arrival.
No. Czech Republic does not recognise emotional support animals under EU pet travel rules. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate requirements regardless of their role.
There is no minimum age specified by Czech law, but the rabies vaccine cannot be given before 12 weeks of age, and you must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. So the earliest a ferret can enter is about 15 weeks old.
No. Only ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchips (15-digit) are accepted. If your ferret has a different chip, you must bring your own scanner or have the chip replaced before travel.
No. The US is classified as low-risk. You need a microchip, rabies vaccine (given after microchip, wait 21 days), and an EU Animal Health Certificate endorsed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel. No permit or titer test required.

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip and vaccinated against rabies. For pets from EU-listed countries, an EU pet passport suffices; from third countries, an EU health certificate and, for high-risk origins, a rabies antibody test are required.

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 Czech Republic, 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 Czech Republic's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.