Bringing a pet to Luxembourg

Last reviewed October 2, 2026

Luxembourg applies the EU Pet Travel Scheme without national add-ons, so the paperwork burden is moderate and entirely origin-dependent: pets from EU-equivalent countries move on a passport, while pets from most other countries need an EU health certificate and, from high-risk rabies origins, a pre-travel titer test. Luxembourg has no animal quarantine station and does not routinely detain pets at the border. The single most common failure is a microchip that doesn't match the one on the rabies certificate, or a titer test drawn before the chip was implanted.

Requirements for your pet

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

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
Not required
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Luxembourg maintains no national breed ban and does not restrict brachycephalic breeds by law. However, several airlines serving Findel (Luxembourg Airport) refuse to carry snub-nosed breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs and Boston terriers in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September — check the operating carrier's embargo list before booking, as this is an airline rule, not a Luxembourg rule.

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport issued by an EU-equivalent country
  • Rabies vaccination record (date, vaccine batch, valid from date) entered in the passport
  • Microchip number matching the passport entry

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-60, rabies vaccination ~€30-60, EU pet passport ~€20-50. No health certificate or titer test cost applies from this tier. Confirm current prices with a vet in the origin country.

Andorra, San Marino and Vatican City are treated as EU-equivalent for pet movement; a passport issued there is accepted directly. The 21-day wait runs from the date of the first rabies vaccination — a booster given before the previous one expired keeps validity continuous with no wait.

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 (e.g. USDA APHIS-accredited vet endorsed by APHIS for the US, or the national competent authority for the origin country) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Luxembourg maintains no national breed ban and does not restrict brachycephalic breeds by law. However, several airlines serving Findel (Luxembourg Airport) refuse to carry snub-nosed breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs and Boston terriers in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September — check the operating carrier's embargo list before booking, as this is an airline rule, not a Luxembourg rule.

Documents checklist

  • EU animal health certificate for non-commercial movement (Regulation (EU) 577/2013 model)
  • Proof of rabies vaccination valid at least 21 days before travel
  • Microchip number matching the health certificate
  • Signed owner declaration that the movement is non-commercial

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-60, rabies vaccination ~€30-60, EU health certificate endorsed by a government vet ~€100-250, airline pet fee separate. No titer test cost applies from this tier. Confirm current prices with the issuing vet and the destination agency.

The EU health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival and is valid for 10 days for a single movement, or up to 4 months if the rabies vaccination remains valid throughout. The UK, US, Japan, Australia, Canada and most of Europe fall here. A pet passport from a non-EU country is not accepted — you need the certificate.

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)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian of the origin country (endorsed by the national competent authority) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Breed restrictions

Luxembourg maintains no national breed ban and does not restrict brachycephalic breeds by law. However, several airlines serving Findel (Luxembourg Airport) refuse to carry snub-nosed breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs and Boston terriers in the cabin or as checked baggage, especially between May and September — check the operating carrier's embargo list before booking, as this is an airline rule, not a Luxembourg rule.

Documents checklist

  • EU animal health certificate for non-commercial movement
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing a valid in-date vaccination
  • FAVN/RFFIT titer test result ≥0.5 IU/ml from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Microchip number matching all documents
  • Signed non-commercial movement declaration

Rough budget

Rough ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~€30-60, rabies vaccination ~€30-60, FAVN titer test plus shipping to an EU-approved lab ~€150-350, EU health certificate endorsed by a government vet ~€100-250. Confirm current prices with the issuing vet and the destination agency.

There is no quarantine in Luxembourg even for high-risk origins — the 90-day titer wait is served in the origin country before travel, not on arrival. If the titer test is missing or below 0.5 IU/ml, the animal cannot enter under the non-commercial regime; the airline will refuse boarding. Plan 4-6 months from first vaccination to arrival.

Apply / official dog import page

Frequently asked questions

Five. Up to 5 dogs may move with one owner under the non-commercial EU pet rules. From the 6th animal onward the consignment is classified as commercial and requires an intra-trade certificate, a registered establishment of origin and compliance with commercial transport welfare rules — a much heavier process. The 5-animal cap applies per traveller, not per household.
Only if the dog is coming from a high-risk rabies country — Thailand, Russia, India, most of Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The FAVN or RFFIT test must be done at an EU-approved laboratory, the blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before entry, with a result of 0.5 IU/ml or higher. Dogs from EU-equivalent and low-risk countries such as the US, UK, Japan or Australia do not need a titer test at all.
No. Luxembourg has no animal quarantine station and does not quarantine dogs on arrival, regardless of origin country. The waiting period for high-risk origins is the 90-day titer test wait, which is served in the origin country before you fly. If your paperwork is incomplete at check-in, the airline will refuse boarding rather than quarantine the dog on arrival.
If the dog is travelling from an EU country or an EU-equivalent territory (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City), an EU pet passport is enough. From anywhere else — including the US, UK, Canada, Japan and Australia — you need the EU animal health certificate for non-commercial movement, issued by a government-endorsed vet within 10 days of arrival. A non-EU pet passport is not accepted in place of the certificate.
No. Luxembourg does not exempt assistance dogs, emotional support animals or psychiatric service dogs from the microchip, rabies vaccination, titer test or health certificate requirements. The only difference is that a recognised assistance dog may travel in the cabin under most airlines' rules rather than in the hold — the veterinary import conditions are identical to any other dog.
The vaccination is treated as invalid and the dog is considered unvaccinated, which means the 21-day wait restarts and, for high-risk origins, the titer test is void too. The microchip must be implanted before — or on the same day as — the rabies vaccination that the certificate records. If the chip was implanted later, or the numbers differ by even one digit, re-vaccinate after confirming the chip and start the clock again.
Luxembourg Airport (LUX) accepts pets, but there is no routine veterinary inspection point at Findel, so the airline checks documents at check-in and the Administration des services vétérinaires performs spot checks. Many high-risk-origin itineraries route through Frankfurt, Paris or Amsterdam, where the first EU point of entry performs the documentary check — make sure the health certificate covers the full journey and that the titer test was done before departure, not after arrival.

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

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

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport (or equivalent) with rabies vaccination record
  • Microchip certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, rabies vaccination €20–50. If an EU pet passport is not used, a veterinary health certificate may cost €50–150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Luxembourg Veterinary Administration (ALVA).

For cats from EU/EEA countries or territories considered rabies-free (e.g., Andorra, San Marino, Vatican City), an EU pet passport is sufficient. No titer test or quarantine required. The cat must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccination, and travel is allowed 21 days after the primary vaccination.

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 or authorized veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement (if applicable)

Rough budget

Approximate costs: microchip €30–50, health certificate €50–150, rabies vaccination €20–50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Luxembourg Veterinary Administration (ALVA).

For cats from low-risk countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan, Australia), a veterinary health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination are required. No titer test or quarantine. The cat must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. The health certificate must be issued by an official government veterinarian within 10 days of arrival.

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 or authorized veterinarian of the origin country · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Minimum age: 3 months

Documents checklist

  • Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
  • Proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • FAVN rabies titer test result from an EU-approved laboratory
  • Declaration of non-commercial movement

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 the Luxembourg Veterinary Administration (ALVA).

For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East), a rabies titer test (FAVN) is required. The test must be done at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met. The cat must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. The health certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival.

Apply / official cat import page

Frequently asked questions

Luxembourg follows EU rules: non-commercial movement is limited to 5 pets per traveller. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial, and you must comply with additional requirements such as an import permit and possibly a health certificate for trade. For 5 or fewer, the non-commercial rules above apply.
Yes. Luxembourg does not exempt emotional support or service animals from the standard import requirements. Your cat must have a microchip, rabies vaccination, and the appropriate health certificate (and titer test if from a high-risk country). There is no waiver for assistance animals.
A cat must be at least 3 months old to enter Luxembourg. This is because rabies vaccination is not valid before 12 weeks of age, and the cat must be vaccinated at least 21 days before travel.
It depends on the origin country. For cats from EU/EEA or low-risk countries (e.g., USA, UK, Japan), no titer test is required. For cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, most of Africa), a FAVN titer test is required, performed at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel.
The veterinary health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. It must be issued by an official government veterinarian or an authorized veterinarian in the origin country.
No. Luxembourg does not impose quarantine on cats that meet all entry requirements (microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and titer test if applicable). If requirements are not met, the animal may be quarantined or returned at the owner's expense.
No. All cats entering Luxembourg must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If your cat is not microchipped, it must be microchipped before rabies vaccination, and the vaccination will not be considered valid until the microchip is implanted.

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

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

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • EU pet passport or EU health certificate (Annex IV, Part 1 for non-EU origin)
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, health certificate €100–200, rabies vaccination €20–50. No titer test or import permit applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Luxembourg Veterinary Services (Administration des services vétérinaires).

Ferrets are included in the EU Pet Travel Scheme for rabies only. Luxembourg applies EU rules: microchip, rabies vaccination, and a pet passport or health certificate. No quarantine for ferrets from EU/listed third countries. Andorra, San Marino, and Vatican City are treated as EU-origin for pet travel purposes.

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 (or USDA/APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US origin, then endorsed by APHIS) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate showing primary vaccination at least 21 days before travel
  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement of ferrets (Annex IV, Part 1) or EU pet passport if issued in an EU country
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • For US origin: USDA APHIS-endorsed EU health certificate (form 7001 or equivalent)

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, health certificate €100–200, rabies vaccination €20–50, APHIS endorsement $38–120. No titer test or import permit applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Luxembourg Veterinary Services.

Ferrets from low-risk third countries (e.g. US, UK, Japan, Australia) must meet the same EU entry requirements as dogs and cats: microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate. No rabies titer test is required. The UK is not listed for pet travel to the EU, so a health certificate is required rather than a pet passport.

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 (or USDA/APHIS-accredited veterinarian for US origin, then endorsed by APHIS) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • 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, blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination and 90 days before entry)
  • EU health certificate for non-commercial movement of ferrets (Annex IV, Part 1)
  • Microchip implantation certificate or proof of ISO 11784/11785 microchip
  • For US origin: USDA APHIS-endorsed EU health certificate

Rough budget

Approximate ranges: microchip €30–50, health certificate €100–200, rabies vaccination €20–50, FAVN titer test €100–250, APHIS endorsement $38–120. No import permit applies for this tier. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Luxembourg Veterinary Services.

Ferrets from high-risk third countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa, South Asia, Middle East) must have a valid rabies titer test. The 90-day waiting period applies from the date the blood sample was taken. No quarantine is required if all conditions are met. If the titer test is not done or fails, the animal may be quarantined or refused entry.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The UK is not listed for pet travel to the EU, so your ferret needs an EU health certificate issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days of travel, plus proof of microchip and a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel. No titer test or quarantine is required.
Non-commercial movement is limited to 5 pets (dogs, cats, ferrets) per traveller. If you bring more than 5, the movement is considered commercial and requires additional veterinary certification and possibly an import permit.
No. Luxembourg does not exempt emotional support animals or service animals from the standard import requirements. Your ferret must meet all microchip, rabies vaccination, and health certificate rules regardless of its role.
It depends on the origin country. From a high-risk country (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa), a FAVN titer test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, and you must wait 90 days from the date the blood sample was taken before entering Luxembourg. From low-risk or EU countries, no titer test is needed.
The ferret must be at least 12 weeks (3 months) old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after the primary vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (about 3.5 months) if the vaccination is given at 12 weeks.
Yes, your ferret must be implanted with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip before rabies vaccination. If the microchip is not ISO compliant, you must carry a reader. The microchip number must be recorded on the health certificate or pet passport.
If the rabies vaccination is not valid or the titer test is missing (for high-risk origin), your ferret may be quarantined at your expense or refused entry. Luxembourg's veterinary authorities can order isolation for up to 6 months in some cases.

Good to know

Luxembourg has no border veterinary inspection post at Findel Airport for routine pet arrivals; compliance is checked by the airline at check-in and, in spot checks, by the Administration des services vétérinaires. Non-commercial movement is capped at 5 animals per traveller — above that the consignment is treated as commercial and needs an intra-trade certificate plus a registered establishment of origin. Luxembourg's national vet authority is the Administration des services vétérinaires (ASV), 1 rue d'Anvers, L-1017 Luxembourg.

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