Checklist
Pet Travel to Italy: The Complete Checklist
A week-by-week checklist for traveling with your pet to Italy.
- 6 weeks out: microchip first, then book the rabies shot.
- Within 10 days of travel: the Health Certificate visit (non-EU).
- Day of travel: paper and digital copies of every document.
Your plan, step by step
4 steps · updated September 2026
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Step 1 · 6 weeks before
6 Weeks Before
Confirm microchip is registered, book the vet appointment for vaccinations if not already up to date.
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Step 2 · 3 weeks before
3 Weeks Before
Rabies vaccination should be done by now if traveling outside Italy — the 21-day clock starts here.
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Step 3 · 1 week before
1 Week Before
Confirm pet passport is ready, book transport pet spot, confirm accommodation's pet policy directly.
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Step 4 · Day of travel
Day of Travel
Pack food, water, carrier, leash, any medication, and copies of all documents (digital + paper).