Europe
Pet travel to Naples
Italian customs clearance at Naples Capodichino with EU health certification.
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.
Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) — Italian customs (Dogane) inspection is coordinated at arrivals. Non-EU pets may require a titre test if originating from unlisted countries. We verify origin-specific requirements and coordinate pre-clearance.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Naples.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Naples.
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 Naples.
Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) serves European routes primarily. International pet arrivals typically clear customs at FCO or MXP and continue to Naples by domestic flight or high-speed rail.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Naples.
Residenza Echia
Residenza Echia allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Sorry, no cats.
Stay in Naples Flats Santa Chiara
This property allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may be allowed by request.
Non Ci Resta Che Napoli
Non Ci Resta Che Napoli allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Naples.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Naples. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Naples 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
Naples' Metropolitana allows dogs in carriers on all lines. The Circumvesuviana commuter rail accepts dogs in carriers or on leads with a muzzle — essential for Pompeii and Sorrento day trips.
Private Cars
Our Naples transfer network covers NAP airport and city-wide journeys. All drivers confirmed pet-friendly; SUVs available for larger breeds and Amalfi coast excursions.
On Foot
The Lungomare seafront and Posillipo hill are best on foot. We map the coastal path, the Quartieri Spagnoli lanes, and the quietest routes along the waterfront.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Naples, with your dog.
Mode e Costume Vintage
Mode e Costume Vintage is a pet-friendly vintage shop in Naples, IT. Bring your leashed dog inside this cozy vintage store to try to sniff out a selection
12 Via Santa Chiara, Naples, IT, 80134
Foof Dog Museum
The first museum designed to tell the evolution of the relationship between dog and man, which highlights some aspects through images of artistic
SS Domitiana Km 20, 81034 Mondragone CE, Naples, IT
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Naples.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clinica Veterinaria Partenopea
Export Clinic
Studio Veterinario Chiaia
Via Mergellina 19, 80122 Naples
1 km from Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Mon–Fri 9:00–19:00, Sat 9:00–13:00
Boarding & Daycare
Dog Hotel Napoli
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Naples.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Naples: 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 Naples and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Naples.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
