Travel with Pets in Romania
Pet Entry Requirements
Pets entering or returning to Romania must meet a few specific requirements.
Leisure travelers or soon-to-be expatriates (departing from non-EU countries)
generally fall within the EU regulations for non-commercial pet travel to Europe.
The following EU regulations apply only to dogs, cats or ferrets.
Please contact your Embassy/ Consulate (or the embassy of destination country)
to determine what (if any) protocol to follow for other types of pets.
Documents needed to take your pet into Romania include:
1. Proof of rabies vaccinations - Rabbies Certificate
(Your veterinarian issued documentation that proves rabies vaccination and disproves the existence of rabies in your pet,
specifying that this documentation is certified for your travel to the EU).
Your pet may not travel to Europe until at least 21 days after the primary rabies vaccine.
2. Pet's Health Certificate
The health certificate must prove that your pet has had all its shots and is healthy enough to travel.
Although this certificate is technically valid for 4 months,
it is recommended to be completed and endorsed by the USDA within 10 days of travel to avoid any customs issues upon arrival.
The results of a serological test and the pet's vaccination details must be attached to the health certificate.
Obtain this documentation within 10 days of travel.
For travel to Europe, an additional single-sheet EU Vet Health Certificate form
must be filled out and certified by your vet.
3. Microchip Implantation Record
Microchips provide electronic identification on your pet.
If your pet doesn't already have a microchip you can easily get one.
All original documentation must travel with your pet.
Translation of documents is not needed if they are in English, French or German.
Additional resources:
More info concerning pet movement from non-EU countries
Romania Pet Travel check list
Romania regulations concerning dog breede considered dangerous
Dogs: must be kept in leash and wear a muzzle.
Small pets and birds: must be kept in a cage at all times.
Some municipalities might have additional regulations regarding travel with pets in city buses or trams.
A small number of cities in Romania do not allow pets on board of their public transportation fleet.
Dogs: must be kept in leash and wear a muzzle at all times.
Small pets and birds: must be kept in a cage at all times.
Dogs are allowed in second-class cars only;
they must stay on the floor, in leash, and wear a muzzle at all times.
If a passenger is allergic to pet-hair or is not comfortable in the presence of a dog,
the owner of the dog must find a seat / place in another car.
Dog's health certificate must be available for inspection by the train conductor.
A ticket is required for all (larger) dogs that do not travel in a pet-cage hold in the lap of the owner.
The cost of a train ticket for a dog is 50% of the price of a ticket for an adult traveler.
Dog breeds with aggressive tendencies/ history (Pittbull, Boerboer, Bandogge) are not allowed on trains.
Pets in Romania Inter-City Bus
Each bus company has its own rules regarding pet travel / transportation.
Air transportationEach airline has its own rules regarding pet travel / transportation.
An international pet passport is required for pets traveling to EU / Schengen countries.
Although there are uniform regulation within the EU,
some European countries have additional own regulations regarding pets.
Romanians love pets; please don't be surprised or offended if someone you don't know
tries to pet your dog or cat without asking permission.
Each hotel or restaurant has its own pet policy.
In general pets are allowed in hotels and restaurants.
Many hotels will charge extra the guests bringing their pets.
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