Belgium Pet Travel Requirements

Overview

Below you'll find the official requirements for traveling with pets to Belgium. Always check with official sources and your veterinarian before travel, as requirements may change.

Important Notice

This information is provided as a guide only. For the most up-to-date and official requirements, contact the embassy or consulate of Belgium or visit their official website.

Microchip Identification Required

Your pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If the microchip is not ISO compliant, you must provide your own microchip reader.

Rabies Vaccination Required

Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination administered after microchipping and at least 21 days before travel. Boosters must be kept up to date.

EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate Required

EU residents need a Pet Passport issued by an authorized veterinarian. Non-EU travelers need an EU Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of entry.

Tapeworm Treatment (Dogs only) Optional

Dogs traveling to Ireland, Finland, Malta, Norway, or the UK need to be treated against tapeworm 24-120 hours before arrival.

Age Restriction Required

Pets must be at least 12 weeks old and must have received their rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel.

Pet Limit Optional

Generally, you may travel with up to 5 pets. More than 5 pets requires special permission and documentation.

Pet Travel Checklist

Now that you know the requirements for Belgium, use our comprehensive checklist to prepare for your trip.

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Local Veterinary Clinics in Belgium

  • AnimalVet -- Theys - Larribeau (anciennement cabinet Simons - Theys)
    Av. St Pancrace 17, 1950 Kraainem, Belgium, Kraainem, 1950
    Phone: +32 2 721 37 05 | Location: View on Map

    Laboratory diagnostics. General veterinary care. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Small and large animal practice.
  • WelloPet Kuurne
    Ringlaan 20, Kuurne, 8520
    Phone: +32 56 35 75 16 | Website: https://wellopet.be/kuurne | Location: View on Map

    Part of WelloPet group, formerly Dierenartsen Overleie. Near Kortrijk Ring Shopping.
  • DAP Karin Cobbaert
    Leiestraat 60, Kuurne, 8520
    Phone: +32 486 62 24 37 | Location: View on Map

    General practice in Kuurne.
  • Dierenarts Tine Doornaert
    Koningin Astridlaan 17, Kuurne, 8520
    Phone: +32 498 57 91 69 | Location: View on Map

    General practice in Kuurne.
  • Qvets
    Brugsesteenweg 142, Kuurne, 8520
    Phone: +32 474 45 35 88 | Website: http://www.qvets.be | Location: View on Map

    General practice in Kuurne.
  • The Housecall Vet
    Rue Le Lorrain 4, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium, Molenbeek, 1080
    Phone: +32 2 330 28 28 | Website: http://www.housecallvet.be/ | Location: View on Map

    Vaccinations. Belgian veterinary care with integrated approach. Laboratory diagnostics. General veterinary care.
  • Vet Center
    Terhulpensesteenweg 621/A, 3090 Overijse, Belgium, Overijse, 3090
    Phone: +32 2 688 00 75 | Website: http://www.vetcenter.be/ | Location: View on Map

    Laboratory diagnostics. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Preventative medicine. Ophthalmology.
  • Animalclinic
    Av. Brugmann 425, 1180 Uccle, Belgium, Uccle, 1180
    Phone: +32 2 344 31 41 | Website: http://www.animalclinic.be/ | Location: View on Map

    Comprehensive clinical services. Belgian veterinary care with integrated approach. Microchipping. Emergency services.
  • VET&GO Uccle
    Chau. d'Alsemberg 1149, 1180 Uccle, Belgium, Uccle, 1149
    Phone: +32 2 720 00 24 | Website: http://www.vetandgo.be/ | Location: View on Map

    Preventative medicine. 24-hour emergency care. X-ray and imaging. Surgery.
  • VET&GO Woluwe
    Av. Orban 229, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium, Woluwe, 1150
    Phone: +32 2 720 00 24 | Website: http://www.vetandgo.be/ | Location: View on Map

    Vaccinations. Belgian veterinary care with integrated approach. Emergency services. Orthopedic surgery.