Europe
Pet travel to Milan
Italian customs coordination at Malpensa with EU health certificate management.
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.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) — 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 at MXP.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Milan.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Milan.
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 Milan.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) is the primary international entry point and hosts the Italian Customs (Dogane) veterinary inspection. Linate (LIN) handles domestic and EU routes; Orio al Serio (BGY) serves budget carriers. We coordinate pre-clearance at MXP for all non-EU arrivals.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Milan.
The Glamore Milano Duomo
The Glamore Milano Duomo is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome. Food and water bowls are provided
Heart Milan Apartments - Duomo
Heart Milan Apartments - Duomo is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
The Unique Hotel
The Unique Hotel is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome. Food and water bowls are available for
Ecosuite & SPA
Ecosuite & SPA allows pets of any size for an additional fee of €100 per pet, per stay.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Milan.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Milan. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Milan 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
Milan's MM Metro allows dogs in a fully enclosed carrier on all lines. ATM trams and buses accept dogs in carriers or on leads with a muzzle. The Navigli and Brera districts are the most rewarding on foot.
Private Cars
Our Milan transfer network covers MXP and Linate airports and city-wide routes. Executive SUVs for large breeds available; all drivers pet-confirmed at dispatch.
On Foot
Brera and the Navigli canal district are best explored on foot. We provide neighbourhood maps of permitted walking routes, park access, and morning coffee stops.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Milan, with your dog.
Dog Area Largo Marinai D'Italia
This is one of the great dog areas in Milan, very close to the center of the city.
Largo Marinai D'Italia, Milan, IT, 20135
Parco Sempione
Parco Sempione is a pet-friendly park in Milan, IT. The largest park in the city welcomes leashed dogs to wander on the pathways and pups with good
Piazza Sempione, Milan, IT, 20154
Il Centro
Il Centro is a pet-friendly shopping mall in Milan, IT. Check out the city's famous styles at a variety of clothing stores at this popular mall. Dogs
11 Via Giuseppe Eugenio Luraghi, Milan, IT, 20044
Milan Private Tours
Milan Private Tours is a pet-friendly tour company in Milan, IT. Build your own itinerary to include highlights like Duomo Cathedral, Theatre La
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Milan.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clinica Veterinaria Milano Sud
Export Clinic
Studio Veterinario Brera
Via Solferino 38, 20121 Milan
0.8 km from Four Seasons
Mon–Fri 9:00–19:00, Sat 9:00–13:00
Boarding & Daycare
Dog Republic Milan
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Milan: 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 Milan and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Milan.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
