Slovenia Pet Import Requirements

All dogs, cats and ferrets must have proof of a current valid rabies vaccination administration after a microchip was implanted.

Booster vaccinations are required to be administrated before the validity of previous vaccination expires.

No waiting period if the primary vaccination was administered after a microchip was implanted and the booster was given before the previous one had expired. The waiting period of 21 days is required after primary vaccination. You are responsible for providing all relevant rabies vaccination certificates to prove there was no lapse in coverage since the "primary" rabies vaccination. A certified copy of the identification and vaccination details of the animals concerned shall be attached to the certificate.

The requirements for the validity of rabies vaccination are determined in Regulation 576/2013, annex III:

* the animal is vaccinated against rabies with an appropriate vaccine,

* the vaccination is carried out by an authorized veterinarian,

* the animal is at least 12 weeks old on the date of vaccination,

* the date of vaccination shall be indicated by the official veterinarian in the appropriate part of the identification document (health certificate),

* the animal must have been validly identified prior to vaccination, as evidenced by the animal identification document.

The period of validity of the vaccination shall begin at the end of a period of at least 21 days after the completion of the primary rabies vaccination and shall be valid until the date indicated in the relevant part of the identification document by the authorized veterinarian or official veterinarian in accordance with the legislation. If the revaccination is not carried out within the period of validity of the previous vaccination, it shall be considered as the primary vaccination.

It is important that the animal's rabies vaccination does not expire during travel. If this happens, the animal must be vaccinated in time. If the date of vaccination is missed, the vaccination must be given again and is considered as the primary vaccination and becomes valid after 21 days.

Rabies blood test required at least 30 days after rabies vaccination. At least three months must elapse between the blood test and entry into the country.

FOR HIGH RISK COUNTRIES not listed in Annex II in regulation 577/2013 (Group 3): The blood sample required for the titration test shall be taken by an authorized veterinarian at least 30 days from the date of the rabies vaccination and: at least 3 months before the date of non-commercial movement from or transit through certain territories or to third countries, The titration test must be performed in an approved laboratory. The test result must be at least 0,5 IU/ml and must be confirmed in the appropriate identification document. The animal has to be accompanied by a veterinary certificate as an identification document, a certified copy of the official report of the approved laboratory on the test results must be attached to the certificate. The titration test doesn't need to be repeated once a satisfactory result (at least 0,5 IU/ml) has been obtained, provided that the animal has been regularly vaccinated during the period of validity of the previous rabies vaccination.

Derogation from the titration test condition

No derogation from the titration test condition for entry into the EU is allowed.

Titration test is not required if country of dispatch is listed in Annex II of Regulation 577/2013, and the following conditions are met:

• only transiting through non listed territory or third country and
• the animal has not been in contact with animals of species susceptible to rabies during transit, and
• it has been secured in a means of transport or within the perimeter of an international airport, and
• the animal is accompanied by a signed declaration by the owner certifying that he has physically secured the animal during transport and by a veterinary certificate in the language of the Member State of entry and in English.

The declaration of insurance of the animal during transport must be presented by the owner or the authorized person at the time of the issue of the veterinary certificate and at the time of the inspection of the animal at the point of entry by the competent authority, (part 2, annex I, Regulation 577/2013).

There will be no quarantine if all of the health and import requirements are met.

Non-compliance with any of the requirements above will result rejection of entry into Slovenia, euthanasia or in quarantine at the owners’ expense. The location and duration of quarantine is decided by the official veterinarian.

Non vaccinated and non-microchipped pets cannot enter Slovenia. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas. If there is a history (or suspicion of it) of aggressive behavior towards other animals or people, then dogs must wear a muzzle as well.

No restrictions regarding dog breeds. Owner can be punished by law, if animals are not treated appropriately (not provided with shade, fresh and clean water…).

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