When relocating your family to Portugal it’s important not to forget the needs of the non-human members. Of course, once you have your European Passport your pets can get their own version of it too, making travel between EU states very easy. But bringing in pets, mainly cats and dogs, from outside the EU is a little bit more complicated.

If you are coming from a country with a high prevalence of rabies your pet will require an extra blood test and certificate from an approved authority. Most importantly the animals are required to be fitted with an ISO approved 15-digit microchip before they receive their latest round of regulation vaccinations. Your vet will be able to fill you in with all the health-related information and you should contact your air carrier for their transportation requirements, which can vary from company to company.

Once you have moved in it will be easy to find a reputable local vet or pet hospital close to your new home. The professionals at most of these places are used to dealing with expats pets, some of them are expats themselves, and can recommend protection against any local parasites and other current health concerns in the area.

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