Pet Transport from Vietnam to Hungary

If you’re relocating from Vietnam to Hungary and taking your pet, the good news is thousands of families do this every year.

This route is moderately involved, with a clear checklist to follow. Start preparations at least 20 weeks before your travel date – some steps have fixed waiting periods that cannot be shortened. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a mandatory waiting period after your pet’s vaccination. You cannot speed this up.

We’ve laid out every step below so you know exactly what to prepare and when.

Compared to some international pet transport routes, Vietnam to Hungary is manageable. That said, every country’s rules are different and the timing requirements are strict.

EU member. EU Regulation 576/2013 applies. Authority: National Food Chain Safety Office (NEBIH). Some local breed restrictions.

Microchip first, then vaccinate. The microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count. It’s the most common and costly mistake people make.

Book the titre test laboratory well in advance. Approved labs have limited appointment slots and the blood sample processing takes time. Don’t leave this to the last few weeks.

Get the health certificate from an official (government-approved) veterinarian, not just your regular vet. Some countries have strict requirements about who can sign the certificate. Check the destination authority’s approved list.

If this is your first international pet move, consider using a registered pet transport agent. They handle the documentation, airline booking, crate sizing, and can troubleshoot issues. IPATA-registered agents are the recognised standard.