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Bringing a cat from the UK to the Netherlands: rules 2026

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Taking a cat from the UK to the Netherlands is one of the simpler post-Brexit EU routes. The UK is EU-listed since November 2022, so no titer test is needed, and cats have the added convenience of not requiring a tapeworm treatment.

From the origin country. From the UK: no titer test required. The UK is EU-listed since November 2022. For cats, no tapeworm treatment required. You need: ISO 11784/11785 microchip, rabies vaccination (21-day wait), and an EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex II) issued by a UK Official Veterinarian.

Destination requirements

  1. ISO microchip — on or before the rabies vaccination day.
  2. Rabies vaccination — valid from day 21 after the primary dose.
  3. Titer test (only from “unlisted”/high-risk) — blood ≥30 days after vaccination, ≥0.5 IU/ml, then wait ≥90 days. (Russia and Belarus are high-risk from 16 Sep 2024.)
  4. Certificate — EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex III, Reg. (EU) 2026/705), 10 days. From the EU — EU pet passport.
  5. Tapeworm (echinococcus) — only if transiting/entering IE/FI/MT/NO/UK; not required for the Netherlands itself.
  6. Quarantine — none if requirements are met.
  7. Breeds — no national ban (verify).
  8. Commercial import only via the Schiphol BCP.

EU 2026: Regulation (EU) 2026/131 applies from 22 Apr 2026; old-format certificates valid only if issued before 1 Oct 2026.

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FAQ

Do I need a titer test to bring a cat from the UK to the Netherlands?

No. The UK is EU-listed, so no titer test required for cats.

Do cats from the UK need a tapeworm treatment for the Netherlands?

No. Tapeworm treatment is only required for dogs — cats entering the Netherlands from the UK are exempt.

What is the EU AHC for cats from the UK?

The EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex II format) issued by a UK Official Veterinarian. Valid for 10 days to entry into the Netherlands.

Is there quarantine in the Netherlands for cats from the UK?

No quarantine for compliant cats.

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Updated 2026-06-20