Pet Care and Travel in Romania

Most towns and cities do have adequate veterinary surgeons, before travel it may be wise to locate the nearest to you.

If your pet is insured, check with your insurance provider to whether or not you’re pet is covered outside the UK, and what procedure you should take when needing to make a claim abroad.

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows pet dogs, cats and ferrets to travel to and from certain countries.

Dogs and cats can travel to and from any other EU country.

The UK does not allow the import of dogs, cats and ferrets that have not been vaccinated against rabies.

You must ensure that you dog, cat or ferret meets the requirements of this scheme prior to travel.

As Romania does not become a full member of the EU until January 2007/08 there a different rules and regulations for you pet to travel. They may have to undergo various vaccinations or even quarantine. Contact defra at the address below for full details about your individual circumstances.

Even though Romania entered the EU in 2007, it will take some time for changes to happen in this area. Once this has occurred this information will be up dated accordingly.

Defra Customer contact unit

Eastbury house

30-34 Albert embankment

London

SE1 7TL

Tel: 08459 33 55 77

Email: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk