List of countries from which pets can be brought to the EU without commercial procedures
27 Mar 2026
Effective: 20 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Travellers with pets, veterinarians, animal transporters and customs authorities
Summary
The EU updates the list of countries whose companion animals may enter European territory without additional commercial requirements. This affects travellers bringing pets from abroad.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementing Regulation establishes and updates the lists of third countries and territories whose animal health systems for companion animals are equivalent to those of the EU, allowing non-commercial movements with simplified procedures. Animals from these countries may enter the EU with reduced health requireme…
Full official title
CELEX:32026R0636: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/636 de la Comisión, de 20 de marzo de 2026, por el que se adoptan listas de terceros países o territorios que cumplen determinadas condiciones para los desplazamientos sin ánimo comercial de animales de compañía