Move your pets to Hungary the easy and legal way

You can easily move your pets to Hungary.

If you are considering making a permanent move to Hungary, you are obviously considering all of your family members, which include your fur-kids. Did you know that animals also need to have their papers in order to travel? In this post, we will be detailing the process of how to move your pets to Hungary.

Can you move your pets to Hungary?

Obviously, you need to determine whether or not your pet is eligible to travel, not only to Hungary but to any other country it will pass en route to its new home. The Hungarian animal health and welfare directorate (NEBIH) provides all information on the regulations for travelling with pets. But here is a quick look at the process of moving pets across the EU and from non-EU countries.

How to move your pets to Hungary if you live in an EU country

If your pets are identified and vaccinated, they may travel across mainland Europe as long as they have an EU Pet Passport. The European Pet Passport allows domestic animals to freely cross borders within Europe. The booklet, which looks the same for all EU countries, contains obligatory information about a specific animal such as ID number and vaccination proof against the rabies virus. If you are travelling with dogs from Ireland, Finland, Malta, Norway and the United Kingdom, you will also need to submit proof of tapeworm treatment. For more details on which pets require passports for travel, refer to the Europa website.

It is good to keep in mind that you can still apply for your pet’s EU pet passport even if you are not an EU citizen.

How to move your pets to Hungary from outside the EU

It is always wise to consult with your local Embassy or consulate to check local requirements for pet travel. If your home country has the same rabies control process as Hungary, you only have to proof that your pets had the rabies booster vaccinations. You can learn more about the complying countries on the Europa website.

You will have to consult your Embassy for full details on how to move your pets to Hungary. Keep in mind that if you are from a non-EU country, your pets will only be permitted to arrive at an authorised point of entry in Hungary.

Where you can learn more

You can read more about the law on the import of pets from outside the EU on the Europa website. More information can also be found on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the section about pet transportation rules imposed by various countries.

How we can help

As a team of expert immigration lawyers, Hngary.com specialises in assisting its clients with all aspects of immigration and the legal documentation associated with it. Please get in touch with us today to learn more about our range of services and various pricing packages we have on offer. Our team is ready to help you move your pets to Hungary without the stress that normally accompanies this procedure.