How do you bring a pet to Poland in 2026?

Identify the animal with an ISO-compatible microchip before the rabies vaccine. Keep rabies vaccination valid under EU timing rules, including the waiting period after a primary shot. Inside the EU, travel with an EU pet passport completed by an authorised vet, plus the owner declaration when required. Follow current Główny Inspektorat Weterynarii (GIW) checklists for your route.

From outside the EU, use the official health certificate route and check titre or waiting rules for your origin country. Poland does not allow young dogs, cats, or ferrets to enter without a valid rabies vaccination. Dogs may also need Echinococcus tapeworm treatment on timed schedules for certain routes.

Write pet permission into the umowa najmu before the animal flies: How to rent a home. Learn Warsaw transit muzzle and lead rules before the first metro ride: Dog-friendly Poland. Keep chip and vaccine records with your residence folder: Paperwork after moving.