Ireland Pet Travel Requirements
Overview
Below you'll find the official requirements for traveling with pets to Ireland. 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 Ireland 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) Required
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 Ireland, use our comprehensive checklist to prepare for your trip.
View ChecklistLocal Veterinary Clinics in Ireland
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Veterinary Specialists Ireland
Clonmahon, Summerhill, Co. Meath, A83 EV27, Ireland, A83 EV27, EV27
Phone: +353 46 955 7551 | Website: http://www.vetspecialists.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Ultrasound services. General veterinary care. Internal medicine. Laboratory diagnostics.
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Blackrock Veterinary Clinic
Wilton Cottage, 25 Stillorgan Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 XT71, Ireland, A94 XT71, XT71
Phone: +353 1 288 9641 | Website: http://www.blackrockvet.ie/ | Location: View on Map
X-ray and imaging. Exotic animal care. Laboratory diagnostics. Ophthalmology.
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Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic
40 Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 AE42, Ireland, D02 AE42, AE42
Phone: +353 1 478 4348 | Website: http://animalwelfareclinic.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Nutritional counseling. Ultrasound services. Preventative care. Dental care.
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Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital
Old Lucan Rd, Palmerstown, Dublin, D20 HC86, Ireland, D20 HC86, HC86
Phone: +353 1 623 7044 | Website: http://palmerstownvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Inpatient treatment. General veterinary care. Nutritional counseling. Preventative medicine.
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Dundrum Veterinary Clinic
Dundrum Village Centre (Old Dundrum Shopping Centre), Main Street Dundrum, Dublin 14, Ireland, Dublin 14
Phone: +353 1 296 5876 | Website: https://southdublinvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Microchipping. Preventative medicine. Ophthalmology. Preventative care.
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Suirside Veterinary Clinic
Deerpark, Clonmel Road, Co. Tipperary, E32 H049, Ireland, E32 H049, H049
Phone: +353 51 641 640 | Website: https://www.suirsideveterinaryclinic.ie/ | Location: View on Map
General veterinary care. X-ray and imaging. Laboratory diagnostics. Preventative care.
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Inishfree Veterinary Hospital
Pearse Rd, Knocknaganny, Sligo, F91 XE8E, Ireland, F91 XE8E
Phone: +353 71 914 3817 | Website: https://www.inishfreevets.com/home.html | Location: View on Map
Vaccinations. Surgery. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Dental care.
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Adare Veterinary Clinic (XL Vets Ireland)
Curraghbeg, Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 61 396 390 | Website: https://www.adarevets.com/ | Location: View on Map
General veterinary care. Laboratory diagnostics. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Comprehensive clinical services. -
O'Connor & Julian Cashel Vets (XL Vets Ireland)
Cahir Rd, Spafield, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 62 61196 | Website: http://www.oconnorjulianvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Ophthalmology. Vaccinations. X-ray and imaging. Dermatology. -
Briarhill Veterinary Clinic
Briarhill Business Park, Galway Technology Park, Co. Galway, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 91 380 000 | Website: http://www.briarhillvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Internal medicine. Comprehensive clinical services. Surgery. Emergency services. -
Longford Animal Health Centre (XL Vets Ireland)
Cooleeney Shroid, Co. Longford, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 43 334 6716 | Website: http://lahc.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Preventative medicine. Laboratory diagnostics. Surgery. Preventative health programs. -
O'Scanaill Veterinary Hospital
Milton Fields, Pinnockhill, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 890 0380 | Website: https://oscanaillvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Internal medicine. General veterinary care. Surgery. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. -
Sliabh Luachra Veterinary Centre (XL Vets Ireland)
West End, Rathmore, Co. Kerry, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 64 775 8009 | Location: View on Map
Dermatology. Vaccinations. Laboratory diagnostics. General veterinary care. -
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic (XL Vets Ireland)
Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Ireland
Phone: +353 90 662 6898 | Website: http://www.allcreaturesvets.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Comprehensive clinical services. Ophthalmology. Emergency services. Laboratory diagnostics.
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MyVet Lucan
Lucan Rd, Ballydowd, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 F1W3, Ireland, K78 F1W3
Phone: +353 1 601 0060 | Website: https://www.myvet.ie/about-us/our-branches/lucan | Location: View on Map
Vaccinations. X-ray and imaging. Cardiology. Laboratory diagnostics.
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Westside Veterinary Clinic
Unit 19 Westside Ctr, Model Farm Rd, Cork, T12 X642, Ireland, T12 X642, X642
Phone: +353 21 434 3503 | Website: https://www.westsideveterinary.ie/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=attribute | Location: View on Map
General veterinary care. Emergency services. Preventative care. Behavior consultation.
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Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital
North Point Business Park, Cork, T23 FXY9, Ireland, T23 FXY9
Phone: +353 21 439 1600 | Website: https://www.sunbeamvets.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=attribute | Location: View on Map
Inpatient treatment. Laboratory diagnostics. Surgery. Vaccinations.
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Cottage Veterinary Clinic
Walshestown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 FY51, Ireland, W12 FY51, FY51
Phone: +353 45 434 848 | Website: https://cottagevet.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Preventative medicine. Comprehensive clinical services. Emergency services. Dental care.
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Moss Veterinary Hospital
Unit 2, IDA Industrial Estate, Monread Rd, Monread North, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 VF59, Ireland, W91 VF59, VF59
Phone: +353 45 876 187 | Website: http://www.mossvethospital.ie/ | Location: View on Map
Nutritional counseling. Behavior consultation. Laboratory diagnostics. Full-service hospital care.
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City Vets (Ireland)
Matties Hill, Longcourse, Waterford, X91 X7PH, Ireland, X91 X7PH
Phone: +353 51 371 155 | Location: View on Map
Preventative medicine. X-ray and imaging. Nutritional counseling. Cardiology.