PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN BELGIUM

At Animal Transport EU, we offer safe, reliable, and fully regulated pet transport services across Belgium.

Whether your pet is relocating with your family, travelling for adoption, or connecting to another European country, we take care of the entire process from start to finish.

Our expert team manages logistics, veterinary documentation, route planning and customs procedures, ensuring your pet enjoys a comfortable and secure journey.

WE REACH EVERY PART OF BELGIUM

We cover the whole country, including Bruselas, Amberes, Gante, Brujas, Lovaina, Lieja, Namur, Charleroi, Mons, Tournai y Hasselt.

Even if your pet is located in a remote rural area, we organise door-to-door transport anywhere in Belgium, ensuring a safe, calm, and punctual journey.

PET TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR BELGIUM

To transport pets into or within Belgium, it’s essential to comply with Belgian and EU regulations.

We take care of all veterinary appointments, paperwork and customs procedures on your behalf, ensuring that every document is valid and accepted by Belgian authorities.

DOG AND CATS

To transport dogs or cats to Belgium, you will need:

EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian.

Valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel.

Microchip identification compliant with ISO 11784/11785 standards.

Tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment for dogs arriving from certain risk countries.

Veterinary clinical examination confirming the pet is fit to travel.

We schedule veterinary visits, prepare all documents and present them to the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) to ensure compliance with Belgian regulations.

BIRDS

For birds entering or travelling within Belgium, the following is required:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 48 hours before travel.

CITES permits for protected or exotic species like parrots, cockatoos or macaws.

Advance notification to Belgian veterinary authorities prior to entry.

Possible quarantine or isolation for birds arriving from non-EU countries.

We handle the entire process, including coordination with border veterinary services and arranging any required quarantine procedures.

⚠️Belgium enforces strict rules to prevent avian influenza. Import bans may apply temporarily from affected regions.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

For small animals, Belgium requires:

Veterinary certificate of good health issued within 10 days before travel.

Microchip and rabies vaccination for ferrets (mandatory).

Rodents and rabbits do not need rabies vaccination but must be healthy and disease-free.

Transport is limited to 5 animals per non-commercial journey.

We ensure all documents are complete, validated and approved by Belgian authorities, guaranteeing a legal, safe and stress-free trip for your pet.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN BELGIUM

In Belgium, the most frequently transported pets are dogs and cats, especially between main cities such as Bruselas, Amberes and Gante.

We also regularly handle the transport of birds like canaries, cockatiels, parrots and parakeets, as well as small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other rodents.

We carefully plan each pet’s journey according to their species, size, health status and temperament, ensuring their safety and comfort from collection to delivery.