Entry requirements, regulations, and documentation needed for pet travel to specific countries
You’ve been Googling this for weeks. Moving to the UK with a dog from the US. You’ve found three different answers to the same question, one forum post from 2018, and a PDF from APHIS that you’re not sure is still current. Every time you think you’ve figured it out, you find something that contradicts […]
Leaving Dubai With a Dog or Cat in 2026 If you’re trying to leave Dubai with your dog or cat right now, you’re not alone. Following rising geopolitical tensions across the Middle East and recent aviation disruptions, many expat families are urgently planning relocations and bringing their pets with them. But moving a pet internationally […]
If you’re wondering “Can I take my dog to Thailand?” in 2026, the answer is yes. I know because I did it. When I moved to Thailand with my two dogs, Harley and Kalinda, I remember sitting on my laptop thinking: “Can I bring my dog to Thailand… and not mess this up?” Because this […]
If you’re planning to travel to Europe with your pet the new 2026 EU pet travel rules just got stricter. And if you live outside the EU, they may have changed more than you think. If you are bringing a dog to Europe in 2026, bringing a cat to Europe, or planning an international pet […]
TAP Air Portugal pet policy rules in 2026 allow dogs and cats to fly in the cabin, in the hold as checked baggage, or as air cargo but strict weight limits, carrier requirements, route-specific rules, and enforcement practices make preparation essential, especially on USA–Portugal routes. If you’re planning to fly with your dog or cat […]
If you’ve started researching international pet travel, you’ve probably already run into the term EU Animal Health Certificate ,often shortened to AHC, and if you’re feeling confused, you’re not alone. I live in Europe, I move pets internationally every week through Paws Abroad, and I can tell you honestly: the AHC is one of the […]
If you’re reading this How To Move To Portugal From the USA with a Dog guide, you’re probably in one of two places: You’re either planning a real move to Portugal and you’re trying to make sure your dog is coming with you, safely and legally, without chaos. Or you’re planning a trip (a long […]
Can I take my dog to Portugal? Yes, and if you do it properly, Portugal can be one of the easiest, happiest EU countries to travel to (or live in) with a dog. I’m writing this from Lisbon, where my two dogs and I are based. And I’ll be honest: Portugal isn’t just “pet-friendly” on […]
Dogs in Italy aren’t just tolerated they’re part of everyday life. You’ll see dogs stretched out under café tables, walking through piazzas, hopping on trains, and living comfortably in city apartments alongside their people. But here’s the part most people don’t realize until they’re stressed, overtired, or standing at an airport counter: Italy is dog-friendly […]
Dogs in France are a part of everyday life from café terraces in Paris to countryside walks and coastal towns. But while France is famously dog-friendly, traveling or relocating with a dog still comes with rules, timing windows, and a few easy-to-miss details that can make or break your plans. If you’re here, you’re probably […]
Dogs in Spain are part of daily life but living, traveling, or moving to Spain with a dog isn’t as simple as Instagram makes it look. If you’re here, you’re probably asking some version of this: “Can I really live in Spain with my dog and do it without things going wrong?” That’s a very […]
If you’ve landed here after searching “APHIS pet travel,” “USDA APHIS pet travel,” or “APHIS pet travel website,” you’re probably feeling some version of this: You’re trying to do the right thing.You’re reading government sites.And somehow… it still isn’t clear who’s actually in charge of what. That confusion is completely normal. International pet travel isn’t […]