How to Move Your Pet to Poland: A Guide For Pet Parents
Please allow 1 to 2 months of lead time for pets entering Poland from a low-risk rabies country, and 4 months if your pet is coming from a high-risk rabies country.
It's important to plan your pet's move several months in advance to ensure you can secure your desired travel date.
Are There Banned Dog Breeds in Poland?
Poland does not ban any dog breeds, but there is a list of 11 breeds classified as aggressive. While importing aggressive dog breeds to Poland is allowed, pet parents must follow specific regulations.
If you're bringing or keeping a dog from the aggressive breed list, you must obtain a permit from the local commune head responsible for the area where the dog will be kept.
To view the official list of aggressive dog breeds in Poland, visit the Ministry of Interior and Administration .
Should I Keep My Pet's Original Health Documents When Moving to Poland?
Make sure to keep all original health documents with your pet's at all times. Do not pack or take them with you—they are your pet’s “passport” for travel!!
Minimum Age Requirement For Pets
To enter Poland, your dog or cat must be at least 16 weeks old. This age requirement ensures your pet has received the necessary rabies vaccination, which must be administered no earlier than 12 weeks of age.
Health Requirements For Pets to Enter Poland
What Vaccines Are Needed For Your Pet?
Rabies VaccineAll pets traveling to Poland must have a rabies vaccination that is at least 21 days old at the time of their final health examination and endorsement.
If you're coming from a recognized rabies-controlled country, a 3-year rabies vaccine is acceptable, as long as your pet’s vaccination record shows no lapse in coverage. If there has been a lapse, a new vaccine must be given, and the 21-day waiting period applies again.
Additional Vaccines
In addition to the rabies vaccine, core vaccinations may be required depending on your country of origin. Even when not mandatory, these vaccines are strongly recommended to help protect your pet's health during international travel.
Vaccinations for Dogs
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DHPP+L: Protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Leptospirosis.
This vaccine should be administered according to the manufacturer's guidelines. -
Bordetella (Kennel Cough): Recommended if your dog will be exposed to other animals, such as in kennels or transit facilities.
Should be administered within six months of travel.
Vaccinations for Cats
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FVRCP: Protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia.
Should be given according to manufacturer instructions.
Additional Treatment for Cats
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Tick Treatment: Must be administered within 48 hours of travel to Poland.
FAVN-OIE Rabies Titre Test
If your country of origin is classified as high-risk for rabies, the following applies:
- Your veterinarian must take a blood sample from your pet 30 days after the most recent rabies vaccination and 3 months before importing a pet.
- The blood sample must be sent to an EU approved laboratory.
- The test results must show a titre level of 0.5 IU/mL or higher for your pet to be eligible for entry into Poland.
Document Requirements For Pets to Enter Poland
EU Health Certificate
Have your pet examined by an authorized/official veterinarian in your country of origin, who will issue the EU Animal Health Certificate (EU Health Certificate). For non-commercial travel, the certificate must be issued within 10 days before your pet arrives in Poland (the EU), and you must travel with the original paperwork.
Note: EU health certificates are changing in October 2026. New certificates for non-commercial pet travel (you're traveling with your pet, or within 5 days of them) take effect October 1, 2026. New certificates for commercial pet shipments (your pet travels without you, outside that 5-day window) take effect October 17, 2026. The core requirements (microchip, rabies vaccine, waiting period, government endorsement) aren't changing. Only the certificate format is, and which version you need depends on your travel date.
If you work with WorldCare Pet Transport, your Pet Relocation Counselor and our team in your origin country can guide you through paperwork timing, the correct certificate version for your travel date, and any required government endorsement steps.
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