How do you bring a pet to Cyprus in 2026?

Dogs, cats, and ferrets need electronic identification (microchip; older tattoos only in limited historic cases), rabies vaccination with the required waiting period before travel, and the correct travel document. From another EU country, that is usually an EU pet passport issued by an authorised veterinarian. From many listed third countries, it is an EU animal health certificate issued within the validity window and endorsed by the competent authority. Unlisted origins may need a rabies antibody titration from an EU-approved lab and much earlier planning.

Non-commercial movements normally allow up to five pets accompanying the owner or authorised person. Confirm the live Veterinary Services checklist for your origin country before you book: Paperwork after moving.

Enter through designated airports or ports where Veterinary Services can inspect documents and animals. Keep passport, pet passport or health certificate, and flight details ready. After arrival, ask a local vet about parasite prevention, heat safety, and registration habits for Limassol or inland life: Living in Limassol and Where to live.

Pet moves do not replace your own residence file: Apply for a residence permit. If a container of furniture travels separately, that is a Customs household-goods file, not a pet file: Import household goods.