Hi,

i've read that you need to get a European Pet Passport if you move to
the Netherlands with a dog. And that the dog needs a tatoo or chip.
Who know's where to get it in the USA? Or where I can find some more
information?

Megan

i've read that you need to get a European Pet Passport if you move to
the Netherlands with a dog. And that the dog needs a tatoo or chip.
Who know's where to get it in the USA? Or where I can find some more
information?

Contact the embassy for the Netherlands. Or your state's Ag and Markets
department.

-Sharon

I found this:

http://www.dutchdown.nl/main/moving_...herlandsII.htm

Pets
You may bring pets into the Netherlands only if they are not meant to be
traded or sold.
If you wish to bring your dog or cat when you are moving to the Netherlands,
it needs its own pet passport. A recognized vet in the country you are
moving from in order to obtain such a passport must examine your pet. The
passport contains the following information:
- A statement from the vet (in Dutch, English, French or German) that
your pet has been vaccinated with an approved vaccine against rabies;

- The date of vaccination;

- Your pet s description including its breed, sex, age, colour and type
of fur and its marks;

- The name of the owner.

Important! Your dog or cat must have been vaccinated within 1 year and at
least 30 days before your move.

Please take into account that applying for such a passport will take some
time. You should, therefore, apply for it at your vet no later than 10 days
before your move. If you do not have a pet passport, your dog or cat will
be vaccinated upon entering the country after which it will have to remain
in quarantine for 30 days.


For a few other animals you need a health certificate. This is, at least,
applicable to birds, horses, cows (and other ungulates), ferrets, minks and
foxes. You can obtain this health certificate from a recognized vet in the
country you are moving from.

You do not need a health certificate or passport for other animals, for
example, rabbits, hares and fishes. When moving to the Netherlands you can
bring these animals without having to make special provisions.


This Information is supplied by the Dutch Customs authority and contains
very useful and practical information.

*my note: at our practice a health certificate contains the information they
require on their "pet passport", bt if you were to ask us if we have pet
passports we'd be puzzled. Contact an embassy or customs department for the
Netherlands. Or Ag & Markets.

Also found:

http://www.netherlandsconsulatevanco...sm_netherlands

Traveling to the Netherlands with Pets

This information applies to those who will be traveling with their pet TO or
THROUGH the Netherlands, starting either from the US or Canada. It does not
cover those situations when you return with your pet back to the United
States or Canada.

Note: Pit Bull terriers (and any pit bull terrier cross breeds) are NOT
allowed into the Netherlands

1. Veterinary Certificate. The documents from your veterinary doctor must
include the following information:
a.. Country of Dispatch of the animal

b.. Owner/responsible person accompanying the animal (Name, Address,
Country, Telephone number)

c.. Description of the animal (Species, Breed, Sex, Date of birth, Coat
(color and type)

d.. Identification of the animal (Microchip number / tattoo number,
Location of microchip / tattoo, Date of microchipping / tattooing)

e.. Rabies Vaccination (Manufacturer and name of vaccine, Batch number,
Date of the vaccination, Expiration date of the vaccine)

Once signed by the veterinarian or endorsement by the competent authority,
the certificate is valid for four months, or until the expiration date of
the vaccination, whichever comes first.

2. Explanation and instructions for the certificate

I. The microchip:
If your pet will be identified through a microchip, please be aware that
the microchip meets the ISO standard (International Organization for
Standardization) Annex A, 2.1, ISO # 11785 (www.iso.ch). For your
information, the HomeAgain microchip from AKC Companion Animal Recovery,
which is manufactured in compliance with Annex A, 2.1, ISO # 11785 meets the
requirements.

II. The United States and Canada are both included in Annex II EC
regulation 998/2003, which means that both countries are considered low risk
regions for rabies. Therefore no rabies serological test is required.

III. As of July 3, 2004 the rabies vaccination does not have to be
administered at least 30 days prior to entry into the Netherlands. Also the
rules regarding the frequency of the rabies vaccination have changed: the
rabies shot will have to be repeated either annually or every two years in
accordance with the type of vaccine used.

IV. Dogs, cats and ferrets less then 12 weeks old are permitted to travel
to the Netherlands without prior inoculation against rabies (however the pet
does need the chip or tattoo). In addition, the animal must travel with a
statement from a veterinary doctor, which declares that the animal resided
at the birthplace until travel date and has not been in contact with any
animals possibly infected with rabies. Please be aware that other EU member
countries might have different rules regarding the import of pets younger
then 3 months of age. If you intend on traveling to another European country
with your young pet, you will have to contact the Embassy representatives of
that particular country to find out if additional requirements apply.

V. For travel to the Netherlands with your dog, cat, or ferret, a tick
treatment or a echinococcus treatment is NOT required.