Pet Transport from Netherlands

Q: "What do I need to export my pet from Netherlands?"

"Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations a NVWA-endorsed AHC is required."

Q: "Where can I get a pet health certificate in Netherlands?"

"Any government-approved veterinarian in Netherlands can issue a health certificate. NVWA endorsement is required for non-EU destinations."

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Netherlands.

Export Permit

Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by NVWA is required.

Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations a NVWA-endorsed AHC is required.

Export requirements from Netherlands

Export Requirements: Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by NVWA is required.

Issuing Authority: Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Netherlands uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations a NVWA-endorsed AHC is required.

Any government-approved veterinarian in Netherlands can issue a health certificate. NVWA endorsement is required for non-EU destinations.

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