Europe
Pet travel to Venice
EU health certificate clearance at Venice Marco Polo with Dogane coordination.
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.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) — 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 Venice.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Venice.
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 Venice.
Venice Marco Polo (VCE) is the main airport with water-taxi connections to the city. Treviso (TSF) serves budget routes. Non-EU pets may need to clear customs at MXP before connecting. We confirm the routing based on your flight origin.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–21 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Venice.
Residenza Giardini
Residenza Giardini allows 2 pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome.
Ca' Filippa Apartment
This 3-bedroom apartment in Venice is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request, but all
VENEZIA NATURALMENTE Ideale Per Gruppi E Famiglie
VENEZIA NATURALMENTE Ideale Per Gruppi E Famiglie 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 Venice.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Venice. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Venice 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
ACTV vaporetto water buses permit dogs in a carrier at no extra charge. Water taxis accept all sizes with advance booking. On foot, Venice is entirely navigable — the city is car-free.
Private Cars
Our Venice transfer network covers VCE by private water taxi from the airport to any landing stage. Palazzo arrivals available. All operators confirmed pet-friendly and briefed on Dogane clearance timing.
On Foot
Venice is pedestrian by nature. We provide sestiere-by-sestiere maps of dog-permitted areas, the quietest calli through Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, and off-peak island excursion timing.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Venice, with your dog.
Lido Beach Venice
Lido Beach Venice is a pet-friendly beach in Venice, IT. Protected by the two seawalls to the north and south of San Nicolò and Alberoni, pups can paddle
8 Via Corfù, Venice, IT, 30126
Giardini della Biennale
Giardini della Biennale is a pet-friendly park in Venice, IT. Take a stroll around the paved trails at this community recreation area and view the
C. Giazzo, Venice, IT, 30122
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Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clinica Veterinaria Mestre
Export Clinic
Studio Veterinario Dorsoduro
Boarding & Daycare
Pensione per Cani Venezia
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Venice: 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 Venice and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Venice.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
