Country Compliance
Slovakia Pet Import Requirements
Official veterinary regulations, microchip standards, rabies rules, and breed restrictions for entering Slovakia.
1. Microchip & Identification
Your dog, cat or ferret microchipped with ISO compatible chip. The pet must have a microchip which is implanted on the same day or before the first rabies vaccination has taken place. A tattoo is an acceptable form of identification if it was given prior to 3 July 2021 and is clearly visible. Your veterinarian must always scan the microchip before giving your pet a rabies vaccination.
2. Rabies Vaccination
Rabies vaccine must be no less than 21 days and no more than 1, 2 or 3 year/s (depending on the vaccine) old if your pet is entering from a rabies free or rabies-controlled country.
If pet was vaccinated BEFORE microchipping, before traveling to Slovakia, your pet must be vaccinated against rabies and must be at least 12 weeks old at the date of vaccination. Slovakia does accept 3 years rabies vaccinations. All primary vaccination should be administered with one-year vaccines. Records of vaccinations is required.
3. Titre Tests & Bloodwork
If your pet is entering Slovakia from a high-rabies country the rabies antibody titration test must be carried out. An authorized veterinarian must carry out the FAVN test at least 30 days after the primary or booster vaccination against rabies and it must be processed at an EU approved laboratory. If the results are good, the pet will have to wait another 90 days before it can enter Slovakia. This period is for the possible presence of rabies despite the vaccination and positive blood test.
Designated laboratories for performing rabies antibody titration tests
4. Quarantine Requirements
No quarantine is required as long as the docs are all completed, if no, quarantine is required based of the vet inspector.
5. Breed Restrictions
There is not a published Banned Breeds List
Traveling from Malaysia:
If you are traveling with your pet, they must have had NO contact with pigs in the past 60 days, not lived in a place where cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed within 60days to arrival and must test negative for a result to an IgG capture ELISA test carried out in an EU approved laboratory within 10 days of import.
Cats Entering from Australia:
Cats cannot live in any areas where cases of Henra disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.
Done-for-You Service
Breed rules in Slovakia can mean a border denial.
Our IPATA-certified team verifies your specific breed against Slovakia's current import rules and manages every document — so you arrive cleared, not turned away.
Get a Slovakia Relocation Quote6. Customs & Import Rules
All Pets entering must be evidently healthy, or the pet will need to be further inspected by a licensed veterinarian at owner’s expense.
Common Questions
Slovakia pet travel — frequently asked
Are there breed restrictions for pets entering Slovakia?
Yes, Slovakia enforces breed restrictions for incoming pets. Review the Breed Restrictions section on this page for the specific breeds affected, or contact our team for a breed-specific compliance assessment.
Does Slovakia require quarantine for dogs and cats?
Yes, quarantine requirements apply for pets entering Slovakia. See the Quarantine Requirements section for holding periods, conditions, and approved facilities.
What documents do I need to bring my pet to Slovakia?
Pets entering Slovakia typically require an ISO 11784/11785-compliant microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and a health certificate from an accredited veterinarian, plus a rabies titre (antibody) test. Requirements vary by origin country — check each section above for the most current rules.
Popular Airlines
Airlines flying pets to Slovakia
Each airline has its own breed restrictions, weight limits, and cargo embargo windows. Check policies before you book.
