For information on travelling to Italy with pets from abroad, please refer to the full information on the Italian Ministry of Health website, the European Union website, and the Canadian Government website.
Please, note: Italy does not make use of the possibilities of derogation from compulsory vaccination against rabies for young pet animals accorded to Member States by Articles 7 and 11 of Regulation No. 576/2013 EU.
- Italian Ministry of Health: Ministero della Salute – Travelling to Italy with pets
- European Union: EU rules on travelling with pets and other animals in the EU – Your Europe
- Government of Canada: Export of dogs, cats and ferrets to the European Union and Northern Ireland: Non-commercial and in-transit non-commercial movements – inspection.canada.ca
It should be remembered that in Italy it is mandatory to use:
– A suitable muzzle, for dogs walking in the streets or other place open to the public without a leash;
– A muzzle and leash, for dogs conducted in public places and public transportation (Article 83 of Presidential Decree 320/54 Veterinary Police Regulations).
Latest update: January 8, 2026