Flying pets from Israel to Europe

List of countries in the European Union:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

* Countries that require an entry permit / import license: Portugal, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland

Time to prepare a dog / cat for a flight to Europe:
Between 3 and a half to 4 and a half months (depending on the vaccination status of the dog / cat)

Step 1: International 15-digit microchip
The microchip must be inserted before the rabies vaccination or on the day of the rabies vaccination
*A microchip inserted after the rabies vaccination will invalidate the vaccination given before and must be vaccinated with the vaccine Additional

Step 2: Rabies vaccination
*Puppies: 2 rabies vaccinations one month apart
Adult dogs, a valid rabies vaccination (one year) is sufficient

Step 3: Blood test for rabies antibodies
The test is done a month or more after the rabies vaccination (as long as the rabies vaccination is valid)
* You must wait 3 months from the date of the blood test before you can fly

Step 4: Preparing all the documents required for preparing a health certificate
* Request for entry permit / import license

Sky Pets’ flight management service to Europe is a step-by-step consultation and guidance service about the process that includes:

1. Full veterinary training on the veterinary services for the flight and the details of the required vaccinations + checking all the documents for the flight and preparing them for issuing a health certificate upon arrival at the veterinarian
Preparation of a vaccination register in English

2. Handling the application for an import license / entry permits to Israel and back to Israel

3. Assistance in choosing a suitable flight cage that complies with IATA requirements

Booking a flight for you that includes the pet
Tips for a safe and pleasant flight and airport processes on both sides, tips for getting the pet used to the cage
Available also in the evenings and providing answers to all questions that arise during the process