Dogs, cats, and ferrets entering Belgium must have a valid rabies vaccination that was administered by a government-accredited veterinarian. The vaccine must be at least 21 days old at the time of entry and still valid upon arrival.

A 3-year rabies vaccine is also accepted for travel to Belgium, as long as there has been no lapse in vaccination coverage.

Please note: Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old to receive their first rabies vaccine.

While general vaccinations are not mandatory for entry into Belgium, they are strongly recommended to protect your pet’s health during travel. Keeping your dog or cat up to date on core vaccines helps prevent exposure to common illnesses in transit or at boarding facilities.

Recommended Vaccinations for Dogs:

• DHPP+L – Protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Leptospirosis

• Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – Recommended within 6 months of travel

Recommended Vaccinations for Cats:

• FVRCP – Protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia

These vaccinations help reduce the risk of illness and ensure a safer, smoother journey for your pet.

For pets coming from high-risk rabies countries, a blood sample must be taken by a government-accredited veterinarian at least 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination. This sample is then sent to an approved laboratory for rabies antibody testing (titer test).

Your dog or cat will be eligible to enter Belgium 3 months after the date of the blood sample collection, provided the test results meet the required antibody levels.

Important:

• If your pet fails the blood test, they must be re-vaccinated against rabies, wait another 30 days or more, and then undergo a new blood draw for retesting.

• Rabies titer test results can take 4 to 6 weeks or longer to be processed and returned by the laboratory.