PetTravelCheck Know before you go

Czech Republic pet travel requirements
for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Czech Republic applies EU pet travel rules and requires a bilingual health certificate for pets arriving from outside the EU/EEA.

Rabies 21-day rule EU Pet Passport Bilingual cert (non-EU)

What your pet needs for Czech Republic entry

  1. 1

    Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)

    Must be implanted before or on the same day as the rabies vaccination.

  2. 2

    Rabies vaccination — 21-day wait for primary vaccines

    Boosters given within validity have no wait. Lapsed boosters restart the 21-day clock.

  3. 3

    EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC)

    EU/EEA-origin pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; arrivals from other countries need a government-endorsed AHC issued within 10 days of travel.

Check your compliance

Vaccination type

The date the rabies vaccine was administered

When you plan to cross the border with your pet

Pet type

Travelling to Czech Republic with your pet

The Czech Republic, home to Prague, the Bohemian wine country, and Czechia's medieval towns, is well set up for pet owners. Czech law applies EU Regulation 576/2013 for the entry of dogs, cats, and ferrets. For intra-EU travel, a valid EU Pet Passport with current rabies vaccination covers you entirely.

Pets from outside the EU/EEA need a government-endorsed Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — and Czech Republic requires a bilingual version of this AHC (English and Czech). Czech Republic participates in the EU young-pet derogation, so pets aged 12–16 weeks with an owner declaration may enter even if the 21-day post-vaccination wait hasn't fully elapsed.

There is no tapeworm treatment requirement, no pre-arrival notification for standard pet movements, and no quarantine. The competent authority is the Czech Ministry of Agriculture (eagri.cz).

Frequently asked questions

What does the bilingual AHC requirement mean for UK pet owners?
UK pet owners need an AHC for all EU travel since Brexit. For Czech Republic, this AHC must be in both English and Czech. Your UK official vet issues it through the TRACES system — check that the Czech-language section is included. If your vet is unsure, APHA can provide guidance on obtaining the bilingual format.
Does Czech Republic allow young pets under 16 weeks?
Yes. Czech Republic participates in the EU young-pet derogation. Pets aged 12–16 weeks that have had at least one rabies vaccination may enter with a signed owner declaration confirming no contact with wild animals from birth. Contact the Czech Ministry of Agriculture for the current declaration form.
Is there a breed ban for dogs in Czech Republic?
Czech Republic does not operate a national breed ban list for dog imports. A Responsible Dog Ownership Law places responsibilities on owners of breeds with higher risk classifications, but no blanket ban on specific breeds entering the country.

Related resources

Rabies 21-Day Rule Calculator

Standalone rabies timing check for all EU/UK destinations

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