Europe
Pet travel to Lisbon
EU Health Certificate and DGAV pre-notification at Humberto Delgado — Lisbon's year-round sunshine and café dog culture await.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
EU Animal Health Certificate (EHC) — USDA APHIS-endorsed (USA) or CFIA-endorsed (Canada)
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ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit) implanted before rabies vaccination
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Rabies vaccination — minimum 21-day wait after primary vaccination
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Mandatory 48-hour pre-arrival email notification to DGAV at destination airport
These are the official entry rules for Portugal.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Portugal.
No quarantine for fully compliant pets from USA or Canada. Lisbon's dog culture is among the most permissive in Europe — dogs are expected on café terraces, at weekend markets, and on the tram. The DGAV 48-hour pre-arrival notification is a firm legal requirement; missing it can delay clearance regardless of document quality. TAP Air Portugal, United, and Air Canada serve Humberto Delgado Airport direct from North America.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Lisbon.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Lisbon.
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 Lisbon.
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the primary international gateway. DGAV maintains a veterinary inspection office at the Border Inspection Post. The mandatory 48-hour pre-arrival notification email to DGAV is filed by our team as part of onboarding. An inspection fee of approximately €42 is payable on arrival.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
21–30 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Lisbon.
Mama Shelter Lisboa
Mama Shelter Lisboa is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome in designated rooms for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Modern Conde Barao SSs Apartments
Modern Conde Barao SSs Apartments is pet friendly! Dogs (and cats) of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Lisbon.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Lisbon. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Lisbon 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 trams, the Metro, and Carris buses in carriers; leashed dogs are widely accepted on the heritage Eléctrico 28 tram and the Cascais rail line. Lisbon's transit culture is notably tolerant.
Private Cars
Our Lisbon executive car network covers Humberto Delgado Airport transfers and all seven hills. DGAV-cleared pets accepted with advance notice; hybrid SUVs available for large breeds and crate transport.
On Foot
Lisbon's seven hills demand a good map. We provide neighbourhood walking guides for Alfama, Mouraria, Príncipe Real, and the LX Factory waterfront — including every miradouro that accepts dogs.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Lisbon, with your dog.
Animacão Dog Park
Lisbon, PT is home to Animacão Dog Park. Owners are encouraged to bring their four-legged friends here to enjoy some off-leash play alongside canine
Pátio de Dom Fradique, Lisbon, PT, 1100-261
D'ECOLIFE Jewelry
Jewelry Store exposing pieces with recycled materials, with respect to nature and the environment!
106 Avenida Miguel Bombarda, Lisbon, PT, 1050-164
Carmo Convent
Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Carmo Convent in Lisbon, Portugal. This historic site is a former medieval Catholic convent that was ruined
Largo do Carmo 27, Lisbon, PT, 1200-092
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Lisbon.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Lisbon. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Noobai Café
Bica / Santa Catarina
Three river-view terraces above the Tagus; dogs welcome throughout — the most reliably pet-friendly terrace in Lisbon.
Casual
Café O Corvo
Mouraria
Traditional Portuguese lunch in a peaceful square; dogs welcome at all outdoor tables in the Mouraria praça.
Market
LX Factory Sunday Market
Alcântara
Outdoor Sunday market in a converted industrial space — dogs throughout, with dedicated street food stalls and water points.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Zoo & Co Lisboa
Avenida da Liberdade 108, 1250-096 Lisboa
Premium nutrition brands and accessories on Lisbon's main boulevard; knowledgeable staff on therapeutic and prescription diets.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Hospital Veterinário de São Bento
Export Clinic
AniCura Vasco da Gama
Boarding & Daycare
Pet Hotel do Jardim Zoológico
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Lisbon: 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 Lisbon and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Lisbon.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
