Bringing a dog from the UK to the Netherlands: rules 2026
Taking a dog from the UK to the Netherlands is a well-trodden post-Brexit route. The UK's EU-listed status (since November 2022) means no titer test, and the Netherlands has no additional requirements beyond the standard EU entry rules.
Destination requirements
- ISO microchip — on or before the rabies vaccination day.
- Rabies vaccination — valid from day 21 after the primary dose.
- 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.)
- Certificate — EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex III, Reg. (EU) 2026/705), 10 days. From the EU — EU pet passport.
- Tapeworm (echinococcus) — only if transiting/entering IE/FI/MT/NO/UK; not required for the Netherlands itself.
- Quarantine — none if requirements are met.
- Breeds — no national ban (verify).
- Commercial import only via the Schiphol BCP.
Official sources
- NVWA — Travelling from third countries with your dog or cat ↗
- European Commission — Bringing a pet from a non-EU country ↗
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FAQ
Do I need a titer test to bring a dog from the UK to the Netherlands?
No. The UK is EU-listed since November 2022, so no titer test is required.
Do dogs need a tapeworm treatment to enter the Netherlands from the UK?
Tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel) is required for dogs entering the Netherlands from the UK — given by a vet 1–5 days before entry and certified in the AHC.
What is the EU AHC for UK-origin pets?
It's the EU Animal Health Certificate (Annex II) issued by a UK Official Veterinarian. Valid for 10 days to EU entry. No APHA endorsement needed — the OV certificate is sufficient.
Is there quarantine in the Netherlands?
No quarantine for compliant pets.