Bringing a dog or cat to Italy in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Italy is in Europe. Italy does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Follows EU Pet Travel Scheme. Mandatory 21-day waiting period after primary rabies vaccination before entry. Pets from non-listed third countries (high rabies risk) require a titer test with a 3-month wait. Certain dog breeds are restricted and require special permits. Pets must enter through designated border inspection posts.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Italy veterinary authority via the official source: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tracesnt/. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from EU TRACES. Country code: IT.