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Romania pet travel requirements
for dogs, cats, and ferrets

Romania follows EU pet travel rules — your pet needs a valid rabies vaccination and an EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate. Dogs must pass breed restriction checks at the border.

Rabies 21-day rule EU Pet Passport Breed restrictions apply

What your pet needs for Romania 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 Romania with your pet

Romania joined the EU in 2007 and fully implements EU Regulation 576/2013 for pet travel. Dogs arriving from outside the EU/EEA may face additional scrutiny at border inspection posts — the bilingual health certificate requirement helps ensure documents are legible to Romanian border officials.

Romania's breed restriction list includes several large and powerful breeds, so verify the current national authority list before booking. Most major entry points — Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport and the main road crossings from Hungary, Bulgaria, and Moldova — are equipped to process pet arrivals, though border control hours may vary at smaller crossings. The Danube Delta, Carpathian mountains, and Black Sea coast all reward the extra planning required to travel with a pet.

Frequently asked questions

Does Romania require a titer test for pets from outside the EU?
No — Romania follows standard EU Regulation 576/2013. A valid rabies vaccination is sufficient; no antibody titre test is required. Non-EU pets need an official AHC (Animal Health Certificate) instead of an EU Pet Passport.
Which dog breeds are restricted in Romania?
Romanian legislation restricts aggressive breeds including Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Rottweiler, among others. Restricted breeds must be muzzled and leashed in public; some may require special permits. Verify the current list with the Romanian national veterinary authority before travelling.
Can I enter Romania by road with my pet?
Yes — land crossings are available from Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Moldova, and Ukraine. EU/EEA pets need a valid EU Pet Passport; non-EU pets need an AHC. Romanian border veterinary officials check documents at designated crossing points. Aim for major routes, as some smaller crossings have limited veterinary inspection hours.

Related resources

Rabies 21-Day Rule Calculator

Standalone rabies timing check for all EU/UK destinations

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