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Pet travel documents from scratch: microchip, vaccinations, passport and certificate
You message or call us, and we take it from there: we draw up a plan, carry out the procedures, issue the documents and check every date. Everything is done in-house, in one place, and the procedures, tests and paperwork are all included in the price. All you have to do is collect the finished documents and go.
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Who it’s for
Your pet has no documents at all
No microchip, no passport, no vaccination records — that’s a perfectly normal starting point. We begin with step one and see everything through to the end.
Travelling abroad with an animal for the first time
There’s no need to work out the requirements and the order of procedures yourself: we plan the sequence and make sure nothing is missed.
No time to go round clinics and labs
We do everything in-house: we take the blood sample ourselves and send it to an accredited laboratory ourselves.
Old documents are lost or incomplete
If the passport is lost and the vaccination records cannot be found, it sometimes makes more sense to start afresh. We’ll advise on the most reliable option in your case.
How it works
Requirements depend on the destination country, the type of animal and the travel date. Please check transport conditions with your airline or transport company.
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You message or call us
Tell us where and when you plan to travel, what kind of pet you have, how old it is and roughly how much it weighs. That’s all we need to get started.
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We draw up a plan for your destination
We determine which procedures and documents your destination requires and in what order to do them. The plan is built around your travel date from the outset, so that you can leave at short notice.
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Microchipping and vaccination
We implant the microchip and give the necessary vaccinations, including rabies — in the right order. You bring your pet to us for the procedures; there’s nowhere else you need to go.
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Titre test, if needed
For countries that require a rabies antibody titre test, we take the blood sample ourselves and send it to an accredited laboratory. We collect the result, too.
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Passport, certificate and final check
We issue the pet passport and the veterinary certificate before departure, then cross-check the numbers, dates and details across every document.
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We hand over the ready documents
You receive the complete document package and can travel with peace of mind. If any questions come up, we’re just a message away.
Documents you may need
This list is indicative. The final set depends on the destination country, the type of animal and the travel date.
- Microchip — we implant it and enter the number in the documents
- Pet passport — we issue it from scratch
- Core vaccinations — we give them and record them in the passport
- Rabies vaccination — included in the package, with the date and vaccine recorded
- Rabies antibody titre test — included in the package if your destination country requires it
- Veterinary certificate before departure — issued in time for your travel date
- The exact set of documents depends on the destination country — we determine it when drawing up the plan
What to send us to get started
That’s enough for us to give you a price and draw up a plan straight away. If something’s missing, don’t worry — we’ll find out the rest ourselves.
- 1Your destination country and approximate travel date
- 2Your pet’s species, breed, age and approximate weight
- 3How you will travel — by plane, car or train, if you already know
- 4Your pet’s health history: any chronic conditions and recent procedures
- 5Photos of any old vaccination records you still have — they may come in handy
How quickly it’s done
The set of procedures depends on the destination country, but we plan the preparation so that you can leave at short notice. Tell us your travel date — and we will draw up a plan around it.
| Drawing up the plan | Right after our first conversation |
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| Microchip, vaccinations and passport | At the earliest time that suits you — the plan shows how many visits are needed |
| Rabies vaccination | Given alongside the other procedures, with no extra visits |
| Rabies antibody titre test, if needed | We take the blood sample and obtain the result — no need for you to be involved |
Timelines depend on your pet’s age and which documents you already have.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the price?
Everything needed for departure: microchipping, vaccinations, a titre test if required, issuing the pet passport and the veterinary certificate, and the final check. There are no extra charges for procedures or tests.
Will I have to go to different clinics and a laboratory?
No. All procedures and paperwork are done in-house, in one place. We take the blood sample for the titre test and send it to an accredited laboratory ourselves — you don’t need to go there.
How many times will I need to bring my pet in?
Only when a procedure needs your pet to be there in person: microchipping, vaccinations, the blood sample and the examination before the veterinary certificate is issued. The plan shows the exact schedule of visits.
How will I receive the ready documents?
After the final check, we hand over the ready package in person or in whatever way suits you — we’ll arrange this when you get in touch.
Can it be done in time if my trip is coming up soon?
Send us your travel date and destination country. We’ll plan everything so that you can leave at short notice and tell you straight away what the plan looks like.
Tell us about your trip
Leave your details — a specialist will get in touch, give you the price and timeline, and then take care of the documents for you.
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