Finland, Malta, Ireland (including Northern Ireland) and Norway - Health Certificates

Last Modified: April 08, 2024

Important!

Before choosing one of the health certificates below, you must read Finland, Malta, Ireland (including Northern Ireland*, and Norway's* pet travel requirements.

Note: Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian BEFORE traveling to Finland, Malta, or Ireland (including Northern Ireland), or Norway.

*Northern Ireland and Norway are not part of the European Union (EU) but follow EU requirements.

Pet Dogs, Cats or Ferrets

Choose one of the options below.

Choose the option below that best fits your pet's travel plans.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must leave the U.S. within 48 hours from the date the Accredited Veterinarian issues the "Commercial" health certificate.

Commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 48 hours (1 to 2 days) before scheduled departure from the United States. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS (NO DOGS)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must leave the U.S. within 48 hours from the date the Accredited Veterinarian issues the "Commercial" health certificate.

Commercial Health Certificate for DOGS (1.27 MB)

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 48 hours (1 to 2 days) before scheduled departure from the United States. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS (NO DOGS) (1.27 MB)

Choose the option below that best fits your pet's travel plans.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)

*Designated person is a family member, friend, or other person authorized by the owner to travel with the pets.

Notice: The pets must arrive in the EU within 10 days from the date USDA endorses the "Non-commercial" health certificate. 

Non-commercial Health Certificate for DOGS

Dogs must be treated for tapeworms by an Accredited Veterinarian 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before scheduled arrival in the EU country. This treatment can happen before or after USDA endorsement of the health certificate.

Non-commercial Health Certificate for CATS and/or FERRETS

 Instructions for completing the "Non-commercial" Health Certificate (915.99 KB)