Pet Transport Taiwan to Netherlands: 2026 Guide
Regulations sourced from DEFRA, USDA APHIS, DAFF and other official authorities. How we source our data →
The Taiwan to Netherlands process
Responsible: Vet in Taiwan
Responsible: Vet in Taiwan
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: BAPHIQ-registered vet plus BAPHIQ endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and NVWA
Netherlands: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Taiwan is on the EU's listed third countries schedule under EU Regulation 576/2013. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. NVWA inspects at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). |
| Import permit | No import permit required. BAPHIQ-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by BAPHIQ, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Taiwan beyond the BAPHIQ health certificate. Primary departure airport: Taipei Taoyuan (TPE). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by a BAPHIQ-registered official vet and endorsed by BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine). EU-format required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | BAPHIQ health certificate and endorsement: TWD 2,000-5,000 (approximately EUR 60-155) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 3 | Cargo TPE to AMS (EVA Air direct): EUR 800-2,000 depending on crate size |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 1,140-2,800 |
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Taiwan EU-listed: no titre test and the BAPHIQ health certificate
EU Regulation 576/2013 lists Taiwan as a recognised territory for pet movement. Taiwanese pets entering the Netherlands need only a valid ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination (21-day wait after a primary course), and the BAPHIQ-endorsed EU-format health certificate. No titre test, no extended waiting period. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) operates under Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture. A BAPHIQ-registered official vet issues the EU-format certificate within 10 days of travel; BAPHIQ endorses it before departure. The four-to-six-week process is well-supported by vets and international relocation agents in Taiwan.
EVA Air direct to Amsterdam Schiphol and the Netherlands no breed ban
EVA Air operates direct from Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and accepts live animal cargo on this route. The direct service is the standout practical advantage of the Taiwan-to-Netherlands corridor: it removes any hub transfer and the associated additional animal handling step. Schiphol is a well-equipped hub for live animal arrivals. The NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority) carries out the arrival inspection.
The Netherlands removed its breed-specific legislation in 2008. All breeds may enter on documentation compliance alone; no breed classification is applied at the border. For Taiwanese families with breeds that face restrictions in Germany or France, the combination of EVA Air’s direct TPE-AMS service and the Netherlands’ no breed ban makes this a particularly practical EU destination.
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