Pet passport - Ireland
Discussion
Not taken him out of the country before so slightly new to this and after to confirmation.
As I understand it, within Europe inc England/Ireland:
- Passport is issued by most vets.
- Needs a microchip, already has one.
- Needs rabies injection, atleast 21 days before travel.
- Needs tapeworm between 1 and 5 days before travel, in both directions.
- If we leave the EU without a deal, we will become an unlisted country for atleast a period, which will require an additional blood test at 30days after rabies, followed by a 3month wait. Scuppering any chance of a summer holiday to Ireland with hound.
- Passports last year's, as long as vaccinations are up to date. It might be worth getting an EU UK issued one before we leave, depending how we leave.
Obviously another option is kennels, or the lake district, but while keen to avoid loosing him to months of quarantine we enjoy holidays with him and fancy Ireland.
Daniel
As I understand it, within Europe inc England/Ireland:
- Passport is issued by most vets.
- Needs a microchip, already has one.
- Needs rabies injection, atleast 21 days before travel.
- Needs tapeworm between 1 and 5 days before travel, in both directions.
- If we leave the EU without a deal, we will become an unlisted country for atleast a period, which will require an additional blood test at 30days after rabies, followed by a 3month wait. Scuppering any chance of a summer holiday to Ireland with hound.
- Passports last year's, as long as vaccinations are up to date. It might be worth getting an EU UK issued one before we leave, depending how we leave.
Obviously another option is kennels, or the lake district, but while keen to avoid loosing him to months of quarantine we enjoy holidays with him and fancy Ireland.
Daniel
Ahhh, there we go, good news on that front then maybe. Although obviously the date may come forwards on the flexibility thing.
Depending on the cost of the blood test we 'might as well' get that done maybe just in case, if loading up the blood test system a bit.
Then all being well we can travel after the 21-30days (which fits with end of may plans) else we are ready for 30days+3 months time.
Daniel
Depending on the cost of the blood test we 'might as well' get that done maybe just in case, if loading up the blood test system a bit.
Then all being well we can travel after the 21-30days (which fits with end of may plans) else we are ready for 30days+3 months time.
Daniel
dhutch said:
Ahhh, there we go, good news on that front then maybe. Although obviously the date may come forwards on the flexibility thing.
Depending on the cost of the blood test we 'might as well' get that done maybe just in case, if loading up the blood test system a bit.
Then all being well we can travel after the 21-30days (which fits with end of may plans) else we are ready for 30days+3 months time.
Daniel
We paid £157 for a blood test.Depending on the cost of the blood test we 'might as well' get that done maybe just in case, if loading up the blood test system a bit.
Then all being well we can travel after the 21-30days (which fits with end of may plans) else we are ready for 30days+3 months time.
Daniel
Attitudes to dogs is slighly differen in Ireland compared to the UK.
In the country many dogs are allowed to roam. In my small town I regularly see the same four dogs going out for their daily walks - on their own. This is against the law but being a farming area it has always been this way.
Many dogs live outside all year. Both farm and domestic dogs.
There is also a shortage of places to walk dogs. Local parks are not that common. I have lived here two years and it is often by word of mouth that I have found out about good walks. Beaches are ideal.
Do you have a route planned yet?
Good luck and welcome to this lovely island.
In the country many dogs are allowed to roam. In my small town I regularly see the same four dogs going out for their daily walks - on their own. This is against the law but being a farming area it has always been this way.
Many dogs live outside all year. Both farm and domestic dogs.
There is also a shortage of places to walk dogs. Local parks are not that common. I have lived here two years and it is often by word of mouth that I have found out about good walks. Beaches are ideal.
Do you have a route planned yet?
Good luck and welcome to this lovely island.
makaveli144 said:
I cant remember off the top of my head but my vets did the passport, jabs etc all in for £90 I think.
Ok. This is about what the internet appears to suggest.RESSE said:
We paid £157 for a blood test.
Oh wow, ok. This a rabies confirmation blood test? I'll do our local vet then. If that's the case, and we don't need it, may be skip that and and see how the EU divorce debarkle pans out.Thanks
garythesign said:
Attitudes to dogs is slighly differen in Ireland compared to the UK.
In the country many dogs are allowed to roam. In my small town I regularly see the same four dogs going out for their daily walks - on their own. This is against the law but being a farming area it has always been this way.
Many dogs live outside all year. Both farm and domestic dogs.
There is also a shortage of places to walk dogs. Local parks are not that common. I have lived here two years and it is often by word of mouth that I have found out about good walks. Beaches are ideal.
Do you have a route planned yet?
Good luck and welcome to this lovely island.
Ok, that's good information too. We have planned very little yet but will bear it in mind. In the country many dogs are allowed to roam. In my small town I regularly see the same four dogs going out for their daily walks - on their own. This is against the law but being a farming area it has always been this way.
Many dogs live outside all year. Both farm and domestic dogs.
There is also a shortage of places to walk dogs. Local parks are not that common. I have lived here two years and it is often by word of mouth that I have found out about good walks. Beaches are ideal.
Do you have a route planned yet?
Good luck and welcome to this lovely island.
Only time I've been to Ireland is about this time last year when I did a weeks road trip with some friends, basically a handful of us in a few cars and a bike blasting around and stoping in campsites. We basically did Dublin, two days Galway, free days working down the coast to Dingal inc ferry, over to Cork and back for a night in Dublin ahead of the Guinness tour and our ferry. Lovely time had.
However we both like walking/hiking with the dog. Enjoy cooking, but also pub food, maybe an old 'national trust' type house if the fits. Probably hire a self catered cottage for most of it. But might also do a few nights in bnbs getting there and back. He loves beaches, but is also very happy in the car or pub. How dog friendly are cafes/bars?
Daniel
dhutch said:
makaveli144 said:
I cant remember off the top of my head but my vets did the passport, jabs etc all in for £90 I think.
Ok. This is about what the internet appears to suggest.RESSE said:
We paid £157 for a blood test.
Oh wow, ok. This a rabies confirmation blood test? I'll do our local vet then. If that's the case, and we don't need it, may be skip that and and see how the EU divorce debarkle pans out.Thanks
DEFRA's website (before today's Brexit news) stated a blood test at least 4 months before travel.
We had ours carried out end of March (she had her anti-rabies injection end of February) as we are driving to Spain end of July and the vet's advice was to have the blood test carried out 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the anti rabies injection when the antibodies would be at their strongest.
10/04/2019 Successful test
and I am picking up the certificate alter today.The vet confirmed a dog had failed the test as the blood sample was taken 3 months after the anti rabies injection.
One thing I don't understand - if your dog had anti-rabies injection a few months ago and the test would probably fail, how to get the certificate?
How dog friendly are cafes/bars?
I cannot say as we don’t take ours.
Last year the government finally revoked a 1960s law which had banned them, so more places should allow them now.
We had friends over before the law was revoked and they were amazed at the difference between England and Ireland.
I cannot say as we don’t take ours.
Last year the government finally revoked a 1960s law which had banned them, so more places should allow them now.
We had friends over before the law was revoked and they were amazed at the difference between England and Ireland.
garythesign said:
How dog friendly are cafes/bars?
I cannot say as we don’t take ours.
Last year the government finally revoked a 1960s law which had banned them, so more places should allow them now.
We had friends over before the law was revoked and they were amazed at the difference between England and Ireland.
Ok, we will do a bit of digging.I cannot say as we don’t take ours.
Last year the government finally revoked a 1960s law which had banned them, so more places should allow them now.
We had friends over before the law was revoked and they were amazed at the difference between England and Ireland.
Obviously if no where will take dogs (holiday cottage, hiking paths, cafes, pubs) and the whole thing will be an uphill struggle then maybe its not worth it anyway! I will report back.
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_count...
Introduction
The importation of pets into Ireland has always been strictly controlled to ensure that diseases such as rabies are not introduced. The EU system of Passports for Pets allows cats, dogs and ferrets to travel between EU member states. Pets from higher risk non-EU countries will also require a blood test - see 'Non-qualifying high-risk countries' below.
Cats, dogs and ferrets
If you are coming on holiday or to move to Ireland or other non-commercial movement where there is no sale or change of ownership, you may bring your cat, dog or ferret with you. Since 28 December 2014, under the Pet Passport (No. 2) Regulations there are changes to the rules governing the non-commercial movement of cats, dogs and ferrets.
Pets from EU member states
If you want to import a cat, dog or ferret into Ireland from any EU member state including the UK, the pet animal must have an EU Pet Passport, (this document is the same throughout the EU).
The Passport certifies that:
-The pet is travelling from an eligible country.
-The pet is identified by an implanted microchip.
-The pet has been vaccinated against rabies subsequently at least 21 days before travel
-Dogs coming from countries other than the UK, Finland or Malta have been treated against tapeworm between 24 and 120 hours before travel. The time and date of treatment are entered on the passport. Treatment for ticks is not compulsory but it is advisable to get it at the same time as the tapeworm treatment.
If there are more than 5 animals, a veterinary health certificate showing that animals have been clinically examined within 48 hours of departure is also required unless the owner can show proof that the animals are being brought to compete in a sporting event or other competition.
Introduction
The importation of pets into Ireland has always been strictly controlled to ensure that diseases such as rabies are not introduced. The EU system of Passports for Pets allows cats, dogs and ferrets to travel between EU member states. Pets from higher risk non-EU countries will also require a blood test - see 'Non-qualifying high-risk countries' below.
Cats, dogs and ferrets
If you are coming on holiday or to move to Ireland or other non-commercial movement where there is no sale or change of ownership, you may bring your cat, dog or ferret with you. Since 28 December 2014, under the Pet Passport (No. 2) Regulations there are changes to the rules governing the non-commercial movement of cats, dogs and ferrets.
Pets from EU member states
If you want to import a cat, dog or ferret into Ireland from any EU member state including the UK, the pet animal must have an EU Pet Passport, (this document is the same throughout the EU).
The Passport certifies that:
-The pet is travelling from an eligible country.
-The pet is identified by an implanted microchip.
-The pet has been vaccinated against rabies subsequently at least 21 days before travel
-Dogs coming from countries other than the UK, Finland or Malta have been treated against tapeworm between 24 and 120 hours before travel. The time and date of treatment are entered on the passport. Treatment for ticks is not compulsory but it is advisable to get it at the same time as the tapeworm treatment.
If there are more than 5 animals, a veterinary health certificate showing that animals have been clinically examined within 48 hours of departure is also required unless the owner can show proof that the animals are being brought to compete in a sporting event or other competition.
- appears I was wrong about needing tapeworm.
Edited by dhutch on Friday 12th April 16:18
dhutch said:
Ok, we will do a bit of digging.
Obviously if no where will take dogs (holiday cottage, hiking paths, cafes, pubs) and the whole thing will be an uphill struggle then maybe its not worth it anyway! I will report back.
Hi DanielObviously if no where will take dogs (holiday cottage, hiking paths, cafes, pubs) and the whole thing will be an uphill struggle then maybe its not worth it anyway! I will report back.
My previous message to you may have come across as a bit negative.
It wasn’t meant to but just to point out the differences between UK and Ireland.
Self catering cottages should be no problem. Cafes and pubs may be a bit more restrictive, particularly in cities.
There are many paths in Ireland. It is a walkers paradise. However, quite a few go through farm land so be aware that you may need to keep your dog on a lead when walking on those.
Time for a photo of your dog methinks
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