Bringing a pet to Hungary

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Hungary applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme to non-commercial dogs entering from any country. A compliant dog needs an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before a rabies vaccination that is at least 21 days old at travel, plus either an EU pet passport (EU-origin pets) or an EU health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival (non-EU-origin pets). There is no routine quarantine and no rabies titer test requirement for compliant dogs, regardless of the origin country's rabies status.

Requirements for your pet

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

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
Authorized veterinarian issuing an EU pet passport (EU/EEA or listed third-country origin) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Hungary does not ban any dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines may refuse to transport brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers due to respiratory risks. Check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport issued by an authorized veterinarian
  • Rabies vaccination record showing date and vaccine batch
  • Microchip record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip number

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, EU pet passport €50–150, plus vet visit fees. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm locally.

For dogs from EU/EEA countries or listed third countries, an EU pet passport is sufficient. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination, and the vaccination must be at least 21 days old at travel.

Apply / official dog 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
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or accredited veterinarian whose certificate is endorsed by the competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Hungary does not ban any dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines may refuse to transport brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers due to respiratory risks. Check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement of pets, issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the competent authority
  • Rabies vaccination record showing date and vaccine batch
  • Microchip record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip number

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, EU health certificate €100–200, plus vet visit fees. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm locally.

For dogs from non-EU countries not listed as high-risk, an EU health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination, and the vaccination must be at least 21 days old at travel.

Apply / official dog 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
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (or accredited veterinarian whose certificate is endorsed by the competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Hungary does not ban any dog breeds at the national level. Some airlines may refuse to transport brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, and boxers due to respiratory risks. Check with your airline before booking.

Documents checklist

  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement of pets, issued by an official government veterinarian and endorsed by the competent authority
  • Rabies vaccination record showing date and vaccine batch
  • Microchip record showing ISO 11784/11785 chip number

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, EU health certificate €100–200, plus vet visit fees. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm locally.

For dogs from high-risk countries, the same EU rules apply as for low-risk countries: microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old at travel, and an EU health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No rabies titer test or quarantine is required for compliant non-commercial dogs entering Hungary from any country.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

No. Hungary follows the EU Pet Travel Scheme, which does not require a rabies titer test for non-commercial dogs entering from any country, including high-risk countries. The requirements are a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old at travel, and an EU health certificate or pet passport.
A single non-commercial traveller may bring up to 5 pets (dogs, cats, or ferrets) into Hungary without triggering commercial rules. More than 5 pets is considered a commercial movement and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit. The 5-pet limit applies per traveller, not per household.
No. Hungary does not grant any exemption from import rules for emotional support animals. Your dog must meet all standard EU pet travel requirements: microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days old at travel, and an EU health certificate or pet passport. Service dogs trained by an accredited organisation may be exempt from some airline cabin restrictions, but they still need the same import documents.
A puppy must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (about 3.5 months). Puppies younger than 15 weeks cannot enter Hungary under any circumstances, even with a titer test.
No. All dogs entering Hungary must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your dog is not microchipped, it cannot enter. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination is given, and the vaccination certificate must include the microchip number.
No. Hungary does not quarantine dogs that meet the EU entry requirements. Quarantine only applies if the dog arrives without valid documentation or vaccination, in which case the authorities may order quarantine at the owner's expense or refuse entry. For compliant pets, there is no quarantine period.
You need: (1) an ISO microchip, (2) a rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel, and (3) an EU health certificate for non-commercial movement, issued by a USDA APHIS-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by APHIS within 10 days of travel. No titer test or import permit is required. The certificate is valid for 10 days from endorsement.

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

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 authorised veterinarian for EU pet passports) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport (or equivalent veterinary certificate for non-EU free-tier origins)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate with vaccine batch, date, and validity
  • Microchip certificate or documented microchip number

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, EU pet passport or health certificate €50–150. No titer test or import permit applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For cats from EU/EEA countries or territories with equivalent rabies status (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City, etc.), an EU pet passport issued by an authorised veterinarian is sufficient. The passport must show a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. No titer test or import permit is required. Cats must be at least 12 weeks old for rabies vaccination; for independent travel, the 21-day wait after vaccination effectively sets a minimum age of about 15 weeks.

Apply / official cat 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
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (endorsed by USDA APHIS, DEFRA, or equivalent) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
  • Rabies vaccination certificate with vaccine batch, date, and validity
  • Microchip certificate or documented microchip number
  • Proof of rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, health certificate €100–200. No titer test or import permit applies in this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For cats from low-risk non-EU countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), a veterinary health certificate endorsed by the origin country's government veterinary service is required. The certificate must confirm a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel. No rabies titer test or import permit is required. The cat must be identified by an ISO 11784/11785 microchip.

Apply / official cat 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 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (endorsed by the national veterinary authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Import permit issued by the Hungarian veterinary authority (NÉBIH) prior to travel
  • Veterinary health certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
  • Rabies vaccination certificate with vaccine batch, date, and validity
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory, showing ≥0.5 IU/ml
  • Microchip certificate or documented microchip number
  • Proof of rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250, import permit €50–150, health certificate €100–200. No quarantine fee applies if all conditions are met. Confirm current prices with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), an import permit from NÉBIH is mandatory and must be obtained before travel. A rabies titer test (FAVN) is required, with a waiting period of at least 90 days after the test before entry. The cat must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days prior. No quarantine is imposed if all conditions are met. Cats from high-risk countries may only enter Hungary through designated border inspection posts.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 pets (cats, dogs, ferrets) per traveller. Exceeding 5 makes the movement commercial, requiring trade documentation: a veterinary certificate for intra-EU trade or an import permit and health certification for non-EU origin.
No. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and import permit rules. Airlines may have separate cabin policies, but border veterinary rules are unchanged.
There is no explicit minimum age, but rabies vaccination cannot be given before 12 weeks and must be at least 21 days old before travel, so the practical minimum is 15 weeks. Kittens under 3 months travelling with their mother may qualify for intra-EU exemptions, but not for non-EU high-risk origins.
No. The US is low-risk, so no FAVN titer test is required. Requirements are an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and a health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by APHIS within 10 days of travel.
From Thailand (high-risk): (1) NÉBIH import permit obtained before travel, (2) ISO microchip, (3) rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, (4) FAVN titer test from an EU-approved lab showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, with the test done at least 90 days before travel, (5) health certificate issued by a Thai government veterinarian within 10 days of travel, and (6) entry through a designated border inspection post. No quarantine if all conditions are met.
Airlines set cabin policies; most allow cats in the cabin to Budapest in an approved carrier up to about 8 kg including carrier. Border veterinary rules are separate: microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate are required regardless of cabin or checked baggage. Confirm with your airline in advance.
If the FAVN result is below 0.5 IU/ml, the cat must be revaccinated and retested at least 30 days later. The 90-day waiting period before travel restarts from the date of the successful retest. Entry is denied if the titer does not meet the threshold.

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

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 · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or equivalent veterinary certificate
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For ferrets from EU/EEA countries or listed third countries with equivalent status, Hungary requires an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and an EU pet passport or equivalent veterinary certificate. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine is required.

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
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. No titer test or import permit is required for this tier. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For ferrets from low-risk third countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), Hungary requires an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and a veterinary certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel. No titer test, import permit, or quarantine is required.

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 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Import permit issued by Hungarian veterinary authority (NÉBIH)
  • Veterinary certificate issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of travel
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • FAVN rabies titer test result (≥0.5 IU/ml) from an EU-approved laboratory, performed at least 90 days before travel
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250, import permit fee €50–100. No quarantine fee applies if all conditions are met. Prices vary by clinic and country; confirm with a local vet and NÉBIH.

For ferrets from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), Hungary requires an ISO 11784/11785 microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, a FAVN rabies titer test result ≥0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory performed at least 90 days before travel, an import permit from NÉBIH, and a veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel. No quarantine is imposed if all conditions are met.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Up to 5 ferrets per traveller are considered non-commercial. More than 5 is treated as a commercial movement and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import licence.
No. Hungary does not exempt emotional support or service ferrets from veterinary import requirements. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and, if applicable, titer test and import permit rules. Airlines may have separate policies.
A ferret must be at least 12 weeks old to be vaccinated against rabies, and then must wait 21 days after the first rabies vaccination before travel. The effective minimum age at entry is therefore about 15 weeks.
It depends on the origin country. For ferrets from EU/EEA countries or low-risk third countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), no titer test is required. For ferrets from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), a FAVN titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, performed at least 90 days before travel.
Only if your ferret is coming from a high-risk country. For EU/EEA and low-risk third countries, no import permit is required. For high-risk countries, you must obtain an import permit from NÉBIH before travel.
You need an official veterinary certificate issued by a government veterinarian in the origin country within 10 days of travel. It must confirm the ferret's microchip number, rabies vaccination date and validity, and that the animal is healthy and fit to travel. For high-risk countries, it must also include the FAVN titer test result and import permit number.
No quarantine is required for ferrets entering Hungary if all import conditions are met: microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and, for high-risk countries, titer test and import permit. There is no post-arrival quarantine for compliant ferrets.

Good to know

The same EU rules apply to non-commercial dogs from all origins. The documentation differs by origin: an EU pet passport for pets travelling from EU/EEA countries or listed third countries, or an EU health certificate for pets from other non-EU countries. No import permit is required for non-commercial dogs from any country. Movements of more than 5 pets, or pets for sale or transfer of ownership, are commercial and fall under separate EU rules with additional veterinary certification.

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