Pet Carriers To and From Portugal

Find out about the professionals who can ensure your pet is fit and ready to make the journey to Portugal...

It is essential to ensure that the pet is eligible to travel not only to or from Portugal but also any other countries it may pass through.

The animal will have to travel in an approved container. It must be big enough for the animal to stand, sit and turn during the journey. The container must allow adequate ventilation.

If the journey is longer than a few hours, food and drink may need to be supplied.

Several train companies, sea ferries and airlines carry caged animals across borders (normally a pet travelling by air will be in the hold). Consult the carrier for details and explain the situation at the time of booking.

• Animals must be transported via approved entry points. (PDF)

Pet carrier companies: UK to Portugal

• The UK government website provides a list of approved carrier companies and routes
• Eurotunnel is pet friendly, allowing pets to travel across the English Channel by car

Further Information

• Direcção-Geral de Veterinária (the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture)

• Moving Pets: EU
• Moving Pets: UK & Ireland
• Moving Pets: Non-EU
• Pet Carriers