PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN PORTUGAL

At Animal Transport EU, we provide safe, reliable, and fully regulated pet transport services throughout Portugal.

Whether your pet is relocating with you, travelling for adoption, or connecting to other European destinations, we handle every detail to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

Our professional team coordinates logistics, veterinary paperwork, route planning and customs formalities, so your pet can travel safely and comfortably across the country.

WE REACH EVERY PART OF PORTUGAL

We cover the whole country, including Lisboa, Porto, Faro, Coimbra, Braga, Évora, Setúbal, Guimarães, Madeira and Azores.

Even if your pet lives in a remote rural location, we coordinate door-to-door transport to guarantee safe, punctual collection and delivery anywhere in Portugal.

PET TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PORTUGAL

To transport pets into or within Portugal, it’s essential to meet national and EU regulations.

We handle all veterinary visits, paperwork and customs steps on your behalf, ensuring that every document is correct and accepted by Portuguese authorities.

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

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

Valid rabies vaccination administered 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 health examination confirming that the pet is fit to travel.

We arrange all veterinary appointments, prepare the documentation and submit it to the Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV), ensuring full compliance with Portuguese regulations.

⚠️Portugal regulates dangerous breeds (Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Tosa Inu, among others). Insurance, muzzles, and additional paperwork are mandatory for these breeds.

DOG AND CATS

For birds, Portugal requires:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 48 hours prior to departure.

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

Advance notification to Portuguese veterinary authorities before entry.

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

We manage the entire process, from paperwork to coordination with border veterinary services and quarantine arrangements if necessary.

BIRDS

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

For small animals, the following is required:

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

Microchip and rabies vaccination for ferrets (mandatory).

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

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

We ensure that all documentation is complete, validated and approved by Portuguese authorities, guaranteeing a safe and fully legal journey for your pet.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN PORTUGAL

In Portugal, the most commonly transported pets are dogs and cats, especially between major cities like Lisboa, Porto and Faro.

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

Every animal travels following a customised plan that takes into account their species, size, behaviour and temperament, ensuring comfort and security during the entire trip.