Portugal Pet Travel Requirements
Overview
Below you'll find the official requirements for traveling with pets to Portugal. 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 Portugal 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 Portugal, use our comprehensive checklist to prepare for your trip.
View ChecklistLocal Veterinary Clinics in Portugal
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Associação Zoófila Portuguesa (AZP)
Av. Luís Bívar 85C, 1050-025 Lisboa, Portugal, 1050-025 Lisboa, 1050-025
Phone: +351 21 797 0827 | Website: https://azp.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Emergency services. Laboratory diagnostics. General veterinary care. Behavior consultation.
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Veterinary Hospital of Algarve
Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 66, 8000-072 Faro, Portugal, 8000-072 Faro, 8000-072
Phone: +351 289 806 057 | Website: http://www.hospitalveterinariodoalgarve.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Surgery. Internal medicine. Full-service hospital care. Nutritional counseling.
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Lisbon Vet Specialists
Rua Eduardo Malta 30, 1070-073 Lisboa, Portugal, 1070-073 Lisboa, 1070-073
Phone: +351 925 036 420 | Website: http://www.lisbonvetspecialists.pt/ | Location: View on Map
24-hour emergency care. General veterinary care. Dental care. Surgery.
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Allvetcare - Hospital Veterinário
Rua da Indústria 5 RC, 2615-094 Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal, 2615-094 Alverca do Ribatejo, 2615-094
Phone: +351 21 957 2846 | Website: http://www.allvetcare.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Inpatient treatment. Laboratory diagnostics. Comprehensive care protocols. General veterinary care.
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VetOeiras Veterinary Hospital
EST de Oeiras 18 20, 2780-114 Oeiras, Portugal, 2780-114 Oeiras, 18 20
Phone: +351 21 441 5438 | Website: http://www.vetoeiras.pt/pt/ | Location: View on Map
Emergency services. 24-hour emergency care. Surgery. X-ray and imaging.
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Hospital Veterinário do Arco do Cego
R. Dona Filipa de Vilhena 4E 4F, 1000-135 Lisboa, Portugal, 1000-135 Lisboa, 1000-135
Phone: +351 21 315 6207 | Website: https://www.anicura.pt/clinicas-veterinarias/arco-do-cego-hospital-veterinario/ | Location: View on Map
Inpatient treatment. Internal medicine. General veterinary care. Orthopedic surgery.
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Veterinary Hospital Restelo
R. Gregório Lopes 1513 Loja E, 1400-195 Lisboa, Portugal, 1400-195 Lisboa, 1513
Website: https://www.anicura.pt/clinicas-veterinarias/restelo-hospital-veterinario/ | Location: View on Map
Emergency services. X-ray and imaging. Exotic animal care. Nutritional counseling.
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VetAlgarve
Edificio Lira 1-A, R. da Mónica, 8125-236 Quarteira, Portugal, 8125-236 Quarteira, 8125-236
Phone: +351 289 322 300 | Website: http://vetalgarve.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Orthopedic surgery. Emergency services. 24-hour emergency care. General veterinary care.
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Centro Veterinário De Animais Exóticos - Joel Ferraz, Unipessoal Lda.
Rua Arquitecto João Andresen 132, 4250-242 Porto, Portugal, 4250-242 Porto, 4250-242
Phone: +351 933 268 172 | Website: http://www.cve.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Cardiology. Dental care. General veterinary care. Laboratory diagnostics.
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CoolVet
R. Borges Grainha 11, 1170-302 Lisboa, Portugal, 1170-302 Lisboa, 1170-302
Phone: +351 21 812 2486 | Location: View on Map
Microchipping. Emergency services. Preventative medicine. Exotic animal care. -
Clínica Veterinária João XXI - Lisboa
Av. João XXI 18, 1000-302 Lisboa, Portugal, 1000-302 Lisboa, XXI 18
Phone: +351 21 848 9230 | Website: http://www.clinicaveterinaria.com.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Cardiology. Surgery. Emergency services. General veterinary care.
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VetSaúde
R. Henrique Gomes de Oliveira 192, 2500-303 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, 2500-303 Caldas da Rainha, 2500-303
Phone: +351 262 148 588 | Website: https://www.facebook.com/vetsaude2015/?locale=pt_PT | Location: View on Map
Preventative medicine. Surgery. 24-hour emergency care. Internal medicine.
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Clínica Veterinária de Faro. Veterinary Clinic of Faro
R. Dr. Manuel Arriaga nº 21, 8000-334 Faro, Portugal, 8000-334 Faro, 8000-334
Phone: +351 289 825 869 | Website: http://www.clinicaveterinariadefaro.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Behavior consultation. Emergency services. Microchipping. Dermatology.
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VetOlaias - Veterinary Clinic
R. Prof. Mira Fernandes 6A Lj, 1900-385 Lisboa, Portugal, 1900-385 Lisboa, 1900-385
Phone: +351 21 018 1760 | Website: http://www.vetolaias.com/ | Location: View on Map
Comprehensive clinical services. X-ray and imaging. Emergency services. Dental care.
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Clinica Veterinária dos Olivais - CVO - Portugal Vet
R. Visc. de Monte-São 3 r/c, 3000-416 Coimbra, Portugal, 3000-416 Coimbra, 3000-416
Phone: +351 919 051 053 | Website: http://portugalvet.com/ | Location: View on Map
Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Ultrasound services. Comprehensive clinical services. X-ray and imaging.
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Língua de Gato Clínica Veterinária
Av. de Rodrigues de Freitas 107, 4000-420 Porto, Portugal, 4000-420 Porto, 4000-420
Phone: +351 22 536 1324 | Website: https://linguadegato.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Microchipping. Internal medicine. Laboratory diagnostics. General veterinary care.
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Veterinary Hospital Vasco da Gama
Rotunda das Oliveiras 1A 427, 1990-426 Lisboa, Portugal, 1990-426 Lisboa, 1A 427
Phone: +351 21 407 3002 | Website: https://www.anicura.pt/clinicas-veterinarias/anicura-santa-marinha-hospital-veterinario/ | Location: View on Map
Emergency services. Surgery. Internal medicine. Acupuncture and holistic medicine.
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CENTRO.VET - Centro Veterinário Encosta das Maias, lda
Av. Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira 10, 2300-532 Tomar, Portugal, 2300-532 Tomar, 2300-532
Phone: +351 912 528 282 | Location: View on Map
Surgery. 24-hour emergency care. General veterinary care. Vaccinations.
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VetPeniche
Av. do Porto de Pesca, 2520-621 Peniche, Portugal, 2520-621 Peniche, 2520-621
Phone: +351 262 072 467 | Location: View on Map
Vaccinations. Ultrasound services. Preventative medicine. Behavior consultation.
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Hospital Veterinário de São Bento
R. de São Bento 358-A, 1200-822 Lisboa, Portugal, 1200-822 Lisboa, 1200-822
Phone: +351 21 397 2997 | Website: https://www.veterinario.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Microchipping. Dental care. Acupuncture and holistic medicine. Cardiology.
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Clínica 115 Animal
Rua Frei António Brandão 16, Alcobaça, 2460-047
Phone: +351 262 597 551 | Website: https://115animal.com/en | Location: View on Map
Offers 24h emergencies (+351 916 789 981) and house calls.
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Hospital Veterinário Central Cão de Ló
Rua Francisco Almeida Grandella nº 9, Caldas da Rainha, 2500-213
Phone: +351 262 831 239 | Website: https://www.caodelo.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Veterinary hospital near Alcobaça, offers 24h service.
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Vet+Vida Guarda
Av. Cidade de Salamanca Bloco 1 R/C Esq, Guarda, 6300-541
Phone: +351 271 213 080 | Website: https://vetmaisvida.com/guarda/ | Location: View on Map
General practice, part of Vet+Vida group. -
Clínica Veterinária da Guarda (VetSantiago)
Rua Santiago 39 R/C, Guarda, 6300-771
Phone: +351 271 221 611 | Location: View on Map
General veterinary clinic in Guarda.
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Agrivet Leiria
Rua da Malaposta nº 20 R/C Dto, Leiria, 2415-572
Phone: +351 244 851 282 | Website: https://www.agrivet.pt/clinica-veterinaria-de-leiria | Location: View on Map
General practice located near Alcobaça. -
Hospital Veterinário de Leiria (OneVet)
R. Dom Carlos I Lote 1 Loja 1, Leiria, 2410-091
Phone: +351 244 850 280 | Website: https://www.hvleiria.pt/ | Location: View on Map
Veterinary hospital near Alcobaça, part of OneVet group.