Shipping to Ireland

Minimum puppy age for import

15 weeks (12 weeks minimum age plus 21-day rabies waiting period)

Quarantine required

Required documents

EU Animal Health Certificate (GB to EU)
Rabies Vaccination Certificate
Microchip Documentation
Tapeworm Treatment (1-5 days before travel)
Blood Titre Test (if applicable)

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Shipping Puppies to Ireland from the United Kingdom

Following Brexit, the movement of pets from Great Britain to Ireland (and other EU countries) requires additional documentation and procedures. Northern Ireland follows different rules under the Windsor Framework.

Post-Brexit Requirements

Dogs travelling from Great Britain to Ireland must comply with EU pet travel regulations. This means puppies need to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies (at 12 weeks minimum), and must wait 21 days after vaccination before travel.

EU Animal Health Certificate

An EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) must be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV) in Great Britain within 10 days of travel. This replaces the old EU Pet Passport for GB-to-EU travel.

Tapeworm Treatment

Dogs must receive tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) treatment from a veterinarian between 1 and 5 days before entering Ireland. This treatment must be documented on the AHC.

Age Implications

Because puppies cannot be vaccinated against rabies until 12 weeks of age, and must then wait 21 days, the practical minimum age for a puppy travelling from GB to Ireland is approximately 15 weeks.