Move Your Pet Ireland
Leave the details to us!
Air Animal's expertise and knowledge of the DAFRD's requirements assures you that your pet's move will go smoothly. We assist families moving to Ireland for employment and those returning from and American assignment. Let our knowledge and experience give you the time to focus on the many other aspects of your relocation to Ireland.
Pets entering the EU are required to arrive within five days of their owners or authorized agent - if not, additional fees will apply. Pets must fly as manifested air cargo into the UK. They cannot fly in the cabin.
- Microchip the pet for identification purposes
- Rabies vaccinate the pet with an approved vaccine after microchipping, recording the microchip number on the Rabies vaccination certificate
- Wait at least 21 days before entry
- See your accredited veterinarian within 10 days of flight departure who will issue the international health certificate
- Dogs must be treated for internal parasites within 24-120 hours before flight departure
- No requirements for treating the dog, cat or ferret for external parasites
- Book your pet's air cargo flight on Aer Lingus, or United Airlines to fly into Dublin. (note: all pets enter Ireland in Dublin)
- Obtain the DAFRD import permit, if flying into Ireland on an airline other than Aer Lingus.
- Advise you of the location of the Lissenhall facility adjacent to the Dublin airport to pick up your pet.
After you move:
Please register with a local veterinarian to keep your pet's rabies vaccination up to date. Veterinarians typically send reminder notices when vaccinations are due. If another move is in your future, you and your pet will be ready.
Air Animal Pet Movers® and its Irish pet moving specialist knows the drill and the routine. Pet Moving Made Easy®. It's our focus, our passion, our promise and your peace of mind.
If you are relocating to Ireland, allow us to introduce our colleague, Francyne O'Byrne at The Relocation Bureau, who can provide you with a wide variety of Irish destination services to meet your relocation needs and provide you with peace of mind as you relocate to the Emerald Isle.