How can I travel to Ireland with my dog?

At a minimum, your pet must:
  1. Be microchipped (this must be done before anything else)
  2. Have a valid rabies vaccination.
  3. Have an EU Health Certificate confirming microchip and vaccinations.
  4. Be treated for tapeworm (dogs only) before each visit.




Traveling to Ireland with a dog in 2026 requires strict adherence to the "Pet Travel" rules to avoid quarantine. First, your dog must be microchipped with an ISO-compliant chip. Second, they must have a valid rabies vaccination administered after the microchip was inserted; if it is their first vaccination, you must wait at least 21 days before traveling. Third, you must obtain an EU Pet Passport (if coming from the EU) or an EU Health Certificate (if coming from a non-EU country like the USA) signed by an official government vet. Most importantly, dogs entering Ireland must receive a tapeworm treatment (Echinococcus multilocularis) administered by a vet between 24 and 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before the scheduled arrival time in Ireland. If you are flying, you must use a sanctioned "Clean Agent" for the flight and ensure your airline is approved to carry pets into Dublin, Cork, or Shannon airports.

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You need an EU pet passport issued by an EU country or one of the countries listed above, to enter Ireland. The pet passport must be stamped by a vet to show that the rabies vaccination has been given.

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Pets (all dogs and cats) must be transported to and from the ferry in a secure, rigid and appropriate pet carrier/cage or crate (please bring your own). The animal must be able to stand or lie down in comfort. The owner of the animal must be able to carry the carrier/cage or crate from the terminal to the ship.

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Which UK Airlines Allow Pets In Cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.

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Aer Lingus does not accept pets in the cabin of the aircraft with the exception of trained and certified assistance dogs. Assistance dogs flying within the EU must be trained by an organization associated with Assistance Dogs International or International Guide Dog Federation serving disabled passengers.

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RyanAir does not permit any type of live animal to fly in the cabin of its aircraft unless it is a guide or assistance dog trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (physical, sensory or psychiatric) and must be certified by an organisation that is a full member of Assistance Dogs ...

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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Dublin's coastal towns are full of stunning spots to walk your pup and the city has plenty of dog-friendly restaurants to relax over a cup of coffee. One place that you'll see lots of people walking their dogs is Killiney Hill.

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An Animal Health Certificate will cost around £110, according to the Royal Veterinary College. And you will need a new one each time you travel. As a comparison, the old pet passport used to cost around £60. On top of the £110, you will also need to pay for the costs of any treatments and vaccinations your pet needs.

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The whole process of flying can be stressful for a dog, but those levels of stress can be greatly reduced with a few simple home comforts and reassurances. Ensuring your flight is a non-stop flight rather than one with changeovers can be a huge benefit to your dog, as can looking to travel at a suitable time.

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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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Pets. Animals are not allowed on our flights, apart from recognised registered guide and assistance dogs.

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As a general rule, you can expect to pay a cargo fee plus the flight ticket price. For example, Alaska charges a $100 pet cargo fee, whereas American and Delta charge a $125 pet cargo fee. Keep in mind there is also a layover fee. Each layover of 4 hours or more will be an additional $100-$125.

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Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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