Europe
Pet travel to Rome
EU Health Certificate clearance at Fiumicino — Rome is Europe's most dog-permissive capital.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
EU Animal Health Certificate or EU Pet Passport (non-EU origin: EHC required)
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip implanted before rabies vaccination
- 3
Rabies vaccination — minimum 21 days before entry
- 4
Tapeworm treatment (Praziquantel) within 1–5 days of arrival for dogs
These are the official entry rules for Italy.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Italy.
Italy is the most dog-permissive country in Europe — dogs travel on trains, enter shops and cafés, and are expected at every restaurant terrace. Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) are both approved entry airports; FCO handles the majority of transatlantic arrivals. ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia), United, and Air Canada serve Rome from North America.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Rome.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Rome.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Rome.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is Italy's main international hub and the preferred arrival point for pets — it has dedicated animal handling infrastructure. Ciampino (CIA) is for budget carriers and does not have the same live-animal facilities.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Rome.
Palazzo Scanderbeg
Palazzo Scanderbeg is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
Ababaluba
This 2-bedroom apartment in Rome is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request, but all pets
Domus Domas & Boutique
Domus Domas & Boutique is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for a €200 refundable deposit. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms and
Seven Hills Camping Village
Seven Hills Camping Village is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
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Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Rome.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Rome. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Rome with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Dogs travel free on Rome's Metro and buses in a carrier; large dogs on leads are widely tolerated outside peak hours. FL suburban trains to the coast explicitly permit dogs.
Private Cars
Our Rome NCC-licensed chauffeur network covers FCO and CIA airports and all historic districts. All breeds accepted with advance notice; SUV transfers for larger dogs confirmed same-day.
On Foot
Rome rewards walkers. We map the open-hours for Villa Borghese's Gardens, off-lead zones in Villa Doria Pamphilj, and the café terraces where water bowls appear without asking.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Rome, with your dog.
Parco delle Valli
Parco delle Valli is a beautiful dog-friendly park in Rome, IT with an off-leash area. Located next to the Conca d'Oro metro stop, this popular recreation
Via Conca d'Oro, Rome, IT, 00141
Villa Ada Savoia
Villa Ada Savoia is a pet-friendly park in Rome, IT. While not an official dog park, the local canine community has taken over parts of the recreation
267 Via Salaria, Rome, IT, 273/275
Romanum Forum
The Roman Forum in Rome, IT, is an open-air archaeological site featuring ancient temples, arches and ruins. It's dog friendly, but only for small
Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Rome, IT, 00186
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Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Rome. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
Monti, near the Forum
Classic Roman trattoria; dogs welcome at outdoor awning tables — carbonara, cacio e pepe, and a water bowl as standard.
Casual
Bar San Calisto
Trastevere
The neighbourhood's iconic bar; outdoor seating spills across the piazza and dogs are universally expected.
Market
Mercato Centrale
Termini / Esquilino
Indoor artisan food market — management explicitly welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs throughout.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Policlinico Veterinario Gregorio VII
Export Clinic
Clinica Veterinaria Roma Appia
Boarding & Daycare
Casa Rita Pension Canina
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Rome: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Rome and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Rome.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
