Can I Get My Dog an EU Pet Passport?

Posted byJacqueline Lambert @WorldWideWalkiesPosted inAD (After Dog), Brexit, Dog Travel TipsTags:, , , , ,

Since the Brexit transition period ended on 1st of January 2021, taking your pets abroad from Great Britain (not Northern Ireland!) involves much more expense and red tape.

From 1st January 2021, Britain, except Northern Ireland, has ‘Part 2’ listed status. Overnight, the British Pet Passport (except those issued in Northern Ireland) became invalid. Since then, British pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) entering the EU require a 10-page, bilingual Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued within 10 days of entry into the EU, and valid for four months from the date of issue. For more information on AHCs, see my blog Animal Health Certificates – What You Need To Know

Mark and I travel full time with four dogs. Before Brexit, we foresaw potential problems with pet travel, and put Le Quatre Fabuleux on French passports. This means that, so long as we keep their rabies vaccines up to date, they can travel freely within the EU. Unlike us.  

Getting an EU pet passport is a bonus if you travel frequently – it is much easier and less costly than getting an AHC for every trip, or for long-term travel for periods longer than four months. However, getting one post-Brexit is a little more complicated. If you want to know how, read on!

What Do I Need To Get An EU Pet Passport

An EU pet passport is effectively a health certificate which, if kept up to date, allows your pet to travel freely without quarantine in many countries. To get a pet passport, your pet must:

  1. Have an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit identification microchip (microchipping has been a legal requirement for dogs in the UK since April 2016)
  2. Have an up-to-date rabies vaccination administered after the microchip was implanted

At some point in the future, GB may be upgraded to ‘Part 1’ listed status and be able to issue pet passports again, but I wouldn’t hold your breath!

This post from Australian Dog Travel Blog Travelnuity explains the process of obtaining an EU pet passport.

Can I Get A French EU Pet Passport?

France is one of Britain’s nearest EU neighbours, and a lot of Brits travel there regularly. Unfortunately, post Brexit, many had the same idea as us. This caused the French authorities to tighten the rules, so the French passport route is now more difficult. To issue a passport, French vets now require:

  1. The pet owner to have a French address
  2. Dogs to whom they issue passports to be on the I-CAD identification register. I-CAD registration is only possible if the pet is in France for more than 3 months

I have heard that a very small minority of French vets may still issue passports to British pets, but it’s a bit hit and miss. You can check out the Animal Health Certificate Facebook Group to see if anyone can tell you about a vet where they had a recent success.

Here is the information translated from the French I-CAD Website and confirmed by an article from Schengen Visa Information dated 15/3/22.

Restriction on the Issue of French Passports to UK Pets:

  • The veterinarian can only issue an Fr passport to an animal holding a UK passport after checking whether the animal’s identification number has been recorded in the national identification file for domestic carnivores (I-CAD ) and that an identification card has been issued.
  • Otherwise, the veterinarian can register the animal in the I-CAD national identification file, if the animal’s stay in France exceeds a period of 3 months, in accordance with article 22. of the MA of August 1, 2012 relating to the identification of domestic carnivores.
  • When issuing the passport, the veterinarian must report and validate the identification and data relating to the valid rabies vaccination, adding the UK passport number as a reference.
  • The pet owner can keep the UK passport to justify valid vaccinations.

I understand from my research that Northern Ireland and the Netherlands have also clamped down on issuing passports to non-resident pets in a similar way to France, and now require proof of residency.

Is There A Down Side To Getting An EU Passport For My Dog?

Now Britain is outside the EU, British vets can’t update EU pet passports

UK Vets Can’t Update EU Passports Without Invalidating Them

The principal down side is that, since Britain left the EU, UK vets can only update the echinococcus (tapeworm) and clinical examination sections of an EU passport, NOT the rabies vaccine. If they do, the passport becomes invalid. If the rabies vaccine expires while the pet is in GB, an AHC must be issued. (ref OV Instructions for Small Animal Exports)

So, if you want your rabies boosters to be entered in your pet passport, they need to be administered in the EU.

It doesn’t mean you can’t have the rabies boosters done outside of the EU, but to avoid the need for additional proof-of-vaccination paperwork, such as an AHC, it’s more straightforward to get the booster in the EU.

I heard that to issue a passport in Germany, vets insist on administering the rabies jabs themselves (i.e. again), whereas in Belgium and Portugal, they are willing to copy the details across from your pup’s defunct UK EU passport or AHC. Note that this is hearsay only, and may not apply in every case.

Some Countries Don’t Recognise 3-Year Rabies Boosters

If you’re on 3-year rabies boosters and travel abroad reasonably often, this requirement for boosters in the EU probably isn’t the end of the world. Just be aware that some countries don’t recognise the 3-year booster and will only accept a 1-year rabies booster. These are usually high rabies countries, or the likes of southern Spain, which border high rabies countries. I heard but cannot confirm that Andalucia requires annual rabies vaccinations by law, but the Spanish regulations apply to resident pets.

If you let your rabies vaccine lapse, you will have to wait 21 days after the ‘initial’ rabies re-vaccination before you can travel.

The Pettravel website lists the entry requirements for over 200 countries, including those who require 1-year rabies boosters. Here is some information we compiled, but always check before you travel:

Countries in Europe which do not recognise the 3 year rabies jab

Additionl Entry Requirements

Note that having an EU passport doesn’t exempt you from any additional entry requirements for some countries. This could include an echinococcus (tapeworm) treatment for entry into the UK and Northern Ireland, Eire, Finland, Malta and Norway. You may also require proof of DHPP and Leptospirosis jabs, or need a rabies antibody blood titer test either to enter the country, or return to the UK or EU.

I have had lots of contacts from panicked people who have left the EU with their pet, only to find they can’t re-enter the EU or UK without a titre test to, so make sure you do your homework on entry requirements for both leaving and coming back.

Make sure you do your homework on entry requirements for both leaving and coming back.

The Pettravel website lists the entry requirements for over 200 countries. Here is some information we compiled, but always check before you travel:

Countries in Europe which may require a rabies blood titer test
Countries requiring additional vaccinations

Prior to travel, please consult your vet for advice on how to protect your pup against diseases and parasites at your destination which are not part of the entry requirements. This includes worm and tick treatments, protection against sandfly and mosquito-borne diseases, and vaccination for Leishmania.

Other Issues

Anecdotally, I have heard of French passports being checked at ferry ports and people weeded out who don’t have a French address or I-CAD registration. I don’t know anyone personally to whom this has happened, and our four pups have crossed the Channel from Newhaven to Dieppe several times on their French passports with no problems. I just mention it for completeness as to potential down sides.

As I mentioned at the top of the blog, technically, GB residents are not entitled to EU pet passports, so it is always a risk.

Which EU Countries Will Issue Pet Passports to British Pets?

Contrary to many posts on various forums, it is not a requirement to have EU residency to obtain an EU pet passport, however, individual countries can introduce their own rules – as France did. This well-researched and helpful article from Motorhome Fun explains in more detail, with reference to the pertinent laws.

I believe that the following countries may be an option without proof of residency or an up-to-date tax code.

Please note that regulations change, so this list is for guidance only and used at your own risk. Please see my Disclaimer for details.

If you intend to travel to get an EU pet passport, please contact the vet you plan to visit beforehand, explain your intentions, and make sure that they are prepared to issue a you with a pet passport.

When we got the French passports, it was a relatively straightforward process, albeit I had to conduct the meeting in French! We also got Romanian and Bulgarian passports for stray dogs we picked up. Thankfully, the Romanian and Bulgarian vets spoke English.

I have heard of plenty people getting pet passports in Spain. If you don’t speak Spanish, I would imagine you might find an English-speaking vet there.

I hope the British government can come to an agreement with the EU over pet (and human!) travel. In the meantime, I hope this post helps.

For more doggie travel advice, check out my The Wuff Guide to Travelling with Dogs. It includes country guides, plus tips on driving with dogs, how to keep your fur babies cool in hot climates, how to keep chilly canines warm in cool climates, and includes a printable puppy packing list.

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31 thoughts on “Can I Get My Dog an EU Pet Passport?”

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  3. Depends how you choose to interpret this statement from the official EU Site

    “From 1 January 2021, EU pet passports issued to a pet owner resident in Great Britain are no longer valid for travel with pets from Great Britain to an EU country or Northern Ireland.”

    I have been stopped by Austrian customs with an EU PP issued in Belgium – they were very clear that I had no residency – Long story short I still had the AHC so was let off with a stern warning.

    I will never risk it again, or put my dogs at risk of being quarantined

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  4. Depends how you choose to interpret this statement from the official EU Site

    “From 1 January 2021, EU pet passports issued to a pet owner resident in Great Britain are no longer valid for travel with pets from Great Britain to an EU country or Northern Ireland.”

    https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/animal-plant/index_en.htm?fbclid=IwAR3IXeyJAIrRK92BsTrEQ5rZKlaSAwG0Zw2zFEFb9lWcLZKGMXLBLgTnBoQ

    I have been stopped by Austrian customs and presented an EU PP issued in Belgium – they were very clear that I had no residency – Long story short I still had the AHC so was let off with a stern warning.

    I will never risk it again,

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    1. Thank you so much, Yanick. I was not aware of this.
      We have not had any problems with The Fab Four on their French passports so far, but clearly it is something the EU is clamping down on.
      I just hope that the British government can sort something out, although I doubt pet travel is foremost on their minds when they’re trying to sort out the Northern Ireland Protocol and all the other Brexit-related chaos.

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  5. I would love to re join the EU, but I think it is too much of a political hot potato for anyone at the moment, since it was supposedly ‘the will of the people’ – by the narrowest of narrow majorities.
    In my view, Brexit was a collossal act of self harm on the part of the UK and it will take at least a generation to recover.

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  6. Hi Jacqueline. I am commenting because I believe that you are genuinely trying to help people. However the main gist of your article seems to be that although Brits may manage to obtain an EU Pet Passport it is not technically legal for them to do so. This is not true – there is no requirement for EU residency in order to obtain and use an EU Pet Passport.

    Back in Feb 2022 I explained this in some detail in an article on Motorhome Fun, referencing actual laws:
    https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/why-you-do-not-need-to-be-an-eu-resident-to-obtain-an-eu-pet-passport.259215/

    There are a lot of other useful threads concerning Pet Passports on the Motorhome Fun website too, as we have been researching this since Dec 2020.

    The Your Europe quote that you provide actually refers to UK-issued Pet Passports, otherwise that whole page makes no sense.

    The ‘laws’ in France have not changed since Brexit. All of the nonsense about residency stems from the badly-worded ‘Brexit statement’ on the I-cad website. This has been quoted and misinterpreted on so many webpages inc schengenvisainfo.com , which is not an official EU site, has nothing to do with issuing Schengen visas and is as guilty of sloppy reporting as any other news site.

    The AHC Facebook group has a few members who fully understand the EU Pet Passport issue, a lot who partially understand it, and a few rabid (pun intended) individuals who do their best to scare Brits away from obtaining Pet Passports. Interestingly, the latter are usually British expats. We have a few of them on Motorhome Fun too, though they have become a lot quieter as the years go by and more and more of us obtain and use EU Pet Passports without any problems. None of them have ever been able to provide any actual laws/directives/whatever to back up their assertions.

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    1. Hi Marian – thank you so much for your detailed response.
      My aim is definitely an attempt to help people!
      I only added the ‘not technically legal’ bit in response to a recent comment, which referenced the Your Europe article. Since our four travel on French passports, it’s a relief if this is not true, since we like to do things properly. If there’s a chance it’s bending the rules, I feel it’s important to make this clear.
      Thank you for the links to the Motorhome Fun forum. I shall check it out and amend my blog accordingly.
      I too have been researching this matter for years, since Brexit had a huge impact on our travelling lifestyle, and I want to share the solutions we’ve found with others who find themselves in a similar predicament. It is just so difficult to make sense of the quagmire of information and misinformation out there. I want my blog to be a sorce of reliable information.
      Thank you for contacting me – I really appreciate it!
      Jackie xx

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    2. Hi Marian

      you are 100% correct there is no EU law that prevents an EU vet from issuing a Pet Passport to a UK resident (Or resident from any country for that matter). France have an advisory regarding Icad.

      Also the EU pet passport is a valid travel document for return to the UK according to GOV UK

      This statement from the EU is the challenge people are having with so many sources of varied information available.

      “From 1 January 2021, EU pet passports issued to a pet owner resident in Great Britain are no longer valid for travel with pets from Great Britain to an EU country or Northern Ireland.”

      https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/animal-plant/index_en.htm?fbclid=IwAR3IXeyJAIrRK92BsTrEQ5rZKlaSAwG0Zw2zFEFb9lWcLZKGMXLBLgTnBoQ|

      This is not misinformation it is a genuine source.

      DEFRA will not give any extra advice. (I have asked them). As I mentioned in my earlier comment I have first hand experience of this statement being interpreted by Austrian customs and I cannot find any official sources of data to say they were incorrect.

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      1. Hi Yanick. Yes, that statement that you have linked to refers to UK-issued Pet Passports, which became invalid after Brexit. It could have been more clearly written because a lot of people take it to mean an EU-issued Pet Passport being used by a British resident. However, if you take it to mean that, then there is no mention at all on that page of UK-issued Pet Passports now being invalid.

        There is an official source that provides the information you need to prove that EU residency is not required. It is EU Regulation 576/2013 Article 27, which is published on the European Commission’s own website, together with this Article translated into layman’s terms. If you click on the link that I provided to Jackie you will find screenshots of both of these, together with links to their sources. I carry a printed copy of both of these with my dog’s Pet Passport in case I am ever challenged. I have heard of a few instances of people being given incorrect information by Border officials but they have never actually been denied entry, provided that their Pet Passport has been completed correctly in the first place.

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    3. Hi Marian,

      I have question regarding the rabies booster and wondered if you could help. Our pet passport was issued 11 months ago in Germany. The rabies jab section states the booster is due after 3 years. My question is whether I need to get the booster done at the 1 year point or will my passport remain valid for the full 3 years?

      We are currently back in the U.K. so would need to hop over to France if the booster needs doing at the 1 year point. Otherwise, it would be nice not to have to bother!

      Any help appreciated . Thank you.

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      2. Hi Jacqueline. I have just seen your earlier reply to Lorin. It doesn’t matter if she is travelling to a part of the EU that only issues 1-year rabies vaccinations (eg southern Spain). That is a requirement for resident dogs only. The ‘valid until’ date in the Pet Passport is the only relevant date.

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      3. Thanks, Marian. I am pleased to finally understand the 1 year thing.
        I think there are some high rabies countries outside the EU where 1 year is a requirement, but I would have to look them up on my spreadsheet as I can’t remember which they are.

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      4. Hi Lorin. The only date of importance is the ‘valid until’ date for the rabies vaccination. If this is 3 years from the date the vaccination was given then all is fine.

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  7. Hi Jackie. Yes, it takes a lot of trawling to get to the facts behind this issue. I really don’t see why it has to be so difficult to get accurate information. Until fairly recently we too used to fulltime in our motorhome – for 11 years, travelling UK and Europe with our dog. It was while we were in Covid lockdown in Italy in the winter of 2020/21 that I began looking into EU Pet Passports as a means of avoiding AHCs. On our way back to England in March I obtained a French Pet Passport for our dog and have used it many times (UK address, no I-cad registration). Since then I have been helping people on Motorhome Fun to understand how they too can obtain EU Pet Passports for their dogs.

    Quite a few of the threads about EU Pet Passports are posted in the ‘Pets’ forum of MHF where they are easy to find. However, a lot just get posted in the ‘Motorhome Chat’ forum, which makes them difficult to find unless you can use the search facility, which is only available to paid subscribers. I had to fill in my email address to post these comments, so please feel free to email me if you would like to.

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    2. Hi Marion,

      I don’t dispute any of your sources, Europa EU was re-worded this year removing UK issued EU Pet Passport.

      This is the full detail of my encounter with Austrian Customs
      We were parked at a motorway services near Innsbruck with the side door of the camper open having a brew, A van pulled up and three customs officers with guns approached us an requested our passports and the paperwork for the dogs. After reading every page on our passports and the Pet Passports from Dr Christine in Mons, Belgium he stated we didn’t have the right to use the EUPP because we did not have residency. I then produced the AHC and again he read every page.
      After a few minutes of friendly but firm advice he told us if we presented the passports again in Austria they would quarantine the dogs (pointing to the cages in the back of their van) for 6 weeks and also fine us per dog.

      Austrian officials are notorious for applying the law to the letter, I was under no impression at any point that they had any miss understanding and I was grateful for having a valid AHC. My experience with EU officials changed our plans, when confronted with the possibility of our dogs being taken away Infront of our eyes we made a choice. I was not prepared to challenge the officers, I was happy with a warning and that the dogs were safe.

      EU Withdraw agreement is a total mess – we still don’t check any goods from the EU yet agreed to abide by the EU requirements for all movement of goods, business still struggle to get clear export advice.

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  8. Hi Yanick. I have to dispute your assertion that the Europa page was ‘re-worded this year’ . It has always used the term ‘EU pet passports issued to a pet owner resident in Great Britain’. This is the exact term used in the ‘Notice on travelling between the EU and the United Kingdom after the end of the transition period’ issued by the European Commission on 2 Dec 2020. The more straightforward term ‘UK-issued pet passport’ or ‘GB-issued pet passport’ has never appeared on that page, which is a pity because it would save a lot of misunderstanding.

    I am surprised that Border officials were so far from the Austrian border, but you have obviously had a run-in with Austrian officials of some kind which has understandably scared you. It remains however that their information about EU pet passports and residency was incorrect, and Article 27 is the legal instrument that proves this.

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  9. All,

    Just had a conversation with my Vet – He is actively encouraging his customers to get EU Pet passports and said my encounter with Austrian Customs was Illegal on their part (Called them bastards)

    I’m still scarred by the encounter

    Apologies for any issues –

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    1. Hi Yanick. No worries – glad to hear that your vet has managed to reassure you. Run-ins with officials are always a bit unsettling, but if you know the law (and, even better, are able to prove it) you will feel much happier. Good luck with your future travels.

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    2. No worries, Yanick, I’m just pleased that we’ve all got it straightened out and that you’re reassured by your vet. It is so difficult and scary to stand up to officials, since they hold all the cards.
      Marian – thank you so much for your input, it has been really helpful.

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      1. Hi,

        I really need some advice on the best way to take my dog on holiday to France and Spain this coming summer. I live in England but my dog is a rescue from Bulgaria and has his own EU passport. Unfortunately his rabies vaccination has run out and now I am left with two options.

        1 is to start all over again and get all the paperwork and certificates done from a UK vet

        2 get the ferry over to Belfast and get his rabies vaccination done there by an EU registered vet

        both options are expensive if you factor in the ferry crossing and travel expenses for option 2

        all I really need to know is, can you see any problems getting my dog over to Northern Ireland and back and the legitimacy of the passport once stamped in Ireland?

        many thanks Glenn

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      2. Hi Glenn, I think your cheapest option will be to get a rabies shot and an animal health certificate from a UK vet. Note that your pup won’t be able to travel into the EU until 21 days after the rabies shot, and the AHC must be issued within 10 days of ARRIVAL in the EU (not departure from the UK). I’m unsure of the cost of a rabies jab, but doubt it’s extortionate. If you check out some of the online AHC providers from the links in this blog, you can get them for around £100. https://worldwidewalkies.blog/2021/06/23/animal-health-certificates-what-you-need-to-know/

        Previously, an AHC and valid rabies jab was equired to enter Northern Ireland, which was sort of classed as still being within the EU. I understand that new arrangements under the Windsor Protocol now allow you to travel from GB to Northern Ireland with a life-long pet travel document issued free of charge by DEFRA, so long as you promise not to take your pet onward into the EU. Under the protocol, there is no need for a rabies vaccine or tapeworm treatment.

        I have it in mind that NI will not issue passports to GB pets, although this one says ‘UK travellers can obtain valid EU pet passport in NI’. https://oreillyandfee.co.uk/small-animals/eu-pet-passports/. You could also call this vet who specialise in issuing passports. https://donardveterinaryclinic.co.uk/pet-passport/. Alternatively, the Animal Health Certificate Facebook group is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. https://facebook.com/groups/3614458798622552

        If you plan to stay in Europe for more than 4 months, (which is how long the AHC is valid for onward travel), or you’re going to leave Europe and re-enter (The AHC is valid for one EU entry only), or you are likely to travel to Europe regularly, my advice would be to try and get an EU passport while you’re in Spain. (France is tricky these days.) That way, you won’t need to get an AHC again.

        Note that to keep your EU passport valid, your pup will need a rabies booster 1 year after the initial jab. After that, for most countries, a booster every three years is acceptable, so you don’t need to be in the EU quite so often to keep the passport valid.

        I hope this helps!

        I hope you and your furry friend enjoy your trip to France and Spain.

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      3. hi, thanks for the reply.

        I already have an EU passport for my dog, I just need his rabies shot updating. I have done a little more research and have found that although it is slightly more expensive to take my dog to northern Ireland to get his vaccination. The ease at which he can travel between European countries and the longevity of the passport for future trips is better than getting the UK equivalent and having to pay for each trip.

        hope this helps anyone else that has a rescue dog from another country

        cheers Glenn

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    1. Jacqueline.

      .. In your blog of6 Feb 2024 regarding the rabies jab renewal on a EU PP you stated it was easy to get a 3 year rabies jab, I would be very interested in knowing where, we have a Spanish PP and will be traveling to Spain in Sept 24 for 2 months and the rabies jab requires renewal in April 25, we have spent a lot of time in trying to find information for rabies jab in both France and Spain and we only find reference to 1 year rentals , we can travel home in Nov. Via Spain or Spain and France . Any assistance would be most welcome.

      Many thanks Keith Allcock ( Blake who is my wife’s Guide Dog)

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      1. Hi Keith, I am not sure what you mean by 1 year rentals and I am not sure I’ve fully understood your question.
        Does Blake have an EU passport or does he travel on an Animal Health Certificate?
        He only needs the rabies jab done in the EU if he has an EU pet passport.

        If you are referring to 1 year rabies jabs, this is perhaps to do with parts of Spain preferring 1 year rabies jabs, due to the proximity to high rabies countries such as Morocco.

        If Blake has an EU passport, it cannot be updated by a UK vet, so to get the rabies jab entered in the passport, it needs to be done in the EU. Having it done a couple of months early won’t be the end of the world, just don’t let it lapse. Any vet in France should be able to renew your 3 year rabies jab. I don’t know about Spain.

        I am not an expert, but I suggest asking the question in the Animal Health Certificate Facebook Group, where there is an excellent pool of knowledge from animal health experts, and many who have contacts or recommendations for vets around Europe. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3614458798622552

        I hope this helps – if I have misunderstood or you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me again!

        Happy travels!

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      2. Hi Keith. As you already have a Spanish Pet Passport you should have no problem finding a vet in France or northern Spain to administer a 3-year vaccine. In southern Spain they will generally only administer a 1-year vaccine. This is due to the proximity of Morocco but the 1-year validity period really only applies to resident dogs. They are actually exactly the same vaccine anyway! In France the two rabies vaccines licensed for 3 years are Rabisin and Versiguard, so ask for one or the other of these.

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