{"id":3224,"date":"2026-03-27T07:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/?p=3224"},"modified":"2026-03-27T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:10:33","slug":"eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"[Effective April 22, 2026] EU Pet Travel Regulations Revamped! What you should check now if you are going to Europe with your dog or cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- \u7dca\u6025\u30d0\u30ca\u30fc --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #F7931E); color: #fff; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n  <span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">About 4 more weeks to go into effect.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.95;\">The EU Pet Travel Regulations will be amended on April 22, 2026. If you are planning to travel to Europe, please check now.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are planning to travel or move to Europe, we have an important announcement: starting April 22, 2026, the rules for traveling with pets within the European Union (EU) will be unified and strengthened under new regulations. For those who plan to bring their dogs or cats from Japan to the EU, this change will have a particularly significant impact on \"documentation accuracy. Please make sure you are well prepared now.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u30bb\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\uff1a\u306a\u305c\u91cd\u8981\u304b --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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important now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E7%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%EF%BC%9A%E4%BD%95%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A9%E3%81%86%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\" >Details of the changes: What will change?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E2%9C%85_%E5%9F%BA%E6%9C%AC%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%E3%81%AF%E5%BC%95%E3%81%8D%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E5%90%8C%E3%81%98\" >\u2705 Basic requirements remain the same<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A0%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%8C%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97_%E2%86%92_%E3%83%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%81%E3%83%B3%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AE%E9%A0%86%E7%95%AA%E3%81%8C%E5%8E%B3%E3%81%97%E3%81%8F%E5%AF%A9%E6%9F%BB%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B\" >Point of Interest 1: The order of \"microchip \u2192 vaccine\" is strictly scrutinized.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A1%EF%BC%9A%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%BD%EF%BC%88%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A9%EF%BC%89%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E5%85%A5%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AF%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%E3%81%8C%E5%BC%B7%E5%8C%96\" >Point of Interest 2: Tightened health certificate requirements for entry from third countries (e.g., Japan).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A2%EF%BC%9A%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E9%B3%A5%E9%A1%9E%E3%81%AF%E3%80%8C1%E5%9B%9E%E3%81%AE%E6%97%85%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%8D%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A75%E7%BE%BD%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AB%E5%88%B6%E9%99%90\" >Point of Interest 3: Pet birds are limited to a \"maximum of 5 birds per trip\".<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%F0%9F%94%AE_%E5%B0%86%E6%9D%A5%E7%9A%84%E3%81%AA%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%EF%BC%9A%E3%83%87%E3%82%B8%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AB%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E7%99%BB%E9%8C%B2%E5%88%B6%E5%BA%A6%E3%81%8C%E6%A4%9C%E8%A8%8E%E4%B8%AD\" >\ud83d\udd2e Future changes: digital pre-registration system under consideration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%EF%BC%9A%E4%BB%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%90%E3%82%84%E3%82%8B%E3%81%B9%E3%81%8D3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8\" >Advice from PetAir: 3 Things to Do Now<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%81%A8%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E3%83%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%81%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%E9%A0%86%E3%80%8D%E3%82%92%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" >Check the \"vaccination order\" for microchip and rabies vaccine.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E6%B8%A1%E8%88%AA%E5%85%88%E3%81%8C%E3%82%A8%E3%82%AD%E3%83%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E9%A7%86%E8%99%AB%E3%82%92%E6%B1%82%E3%82%81%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BF%EF%BC%89\" >Check to see if the destination requires echinococcal deworming (dogs only)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E3%81%AF%E5%85%AC%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%AE%E7%8D%A3%E5%8C%BB%E5%B8%AB%E3%81%AB%E4%BE%9D%E9%A0%BC%E3%81%97%E3%80%81%E6%97%A9%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" >Request health certificates from a certified veterinarian and prepare them as soon as possible.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/eu-pet-travel-regulations-have-been-updated-what-you-should-check-right-now-if-youre-traveling-to-europe-with-your-dog-or-cat\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" >summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 36px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%AA%E3%81%9C%E4%BB%8A%E3%80%81%E3%81%93%E3%81%AE%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%81%8C%E9%87%8D%E8%A6%81%E3%81%AA%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\"><\/span>Why is this news important now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The amendments are based on a new Delegated Regulation adopted by the European Commission (European Commission), which renews the EU Pet Travel Regulation framework that has been in place since 2013. The same legal standards will now apply in all EU member states for dogs, cats, and ferrets.<\/p>\n<p>Many of you may be relieved to hear that \"the basic requirements will remain almost the same,\" but in fact, the point this time is not so much the \"content of the rules\" but rather the \"stricter operation. Until now, minor errors in documentation have often been overlooked, but after April 22, such \"oversight\" is expected to disappear.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u30bb\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\uff1a\u5909\u66f4\u70b9\u306e\u8a73\u7d30 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 36px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%E7%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%EF%BC%9A%E4%BD%95%E3%81%8C%E3%81%A9%E3%81%86%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8B\"><\/span>Details of the changes: What will change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \u57fa\u672c\u8981\u4ef6\u30dc\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F7FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1D4ED8; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%85_%E5%9F%BA%E6%9C%AC%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%E3%81%AF%E5%BC%95%E3%81%8D%E7%B6%9A%E3%81%8D%E5%90%8C%E3%81%98\"><\/span>\u2705 Basic requirements remain the same<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">The basic conditions for moving dogs, cats, and ferrets within the EU remain the same.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><strong>Attachment of microchip<\/strong>(ISO 15-digit standard; tattoos done prior to July 2011 will continue to be accepted)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><strong>rabies vaccination<\/strong>(within expiration date)<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU Pet Passport or official health certificate<\/strong>(upon entry from non-EU countries)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30dd\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u2460 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #FFF7ED; border-left: 4px solid #F97316; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #C2410C; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A0%EF%BC%9A%E3%80%8C%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97_%E2%86%92_%E3%83%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%81%E3%83%B3%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AE%E9%A0%86%E7%95%AA%E3%81%8C%E5%8E%B3%E3%81%97%E3%81%8F%E5%AF%A9%E6%9F%BB%E3%81%95%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B\"><\/span>Point of Interest 1: The order of \"microchip \u2192 vaccine\" is strictly scrutinized.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">EU regulations have long required that \"rabies vaccination be given after the microchip is installed. However, after April 22, this order will be checked more strictly. If the vaccination is given before the microchip is installed, the vaccination may be considered \"invalid\" for entry into the EU.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; background: #FFEDD5; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px;\">\ud83d\udca1 In Japan, the order of inoculation may vary from veterinary hospital to veterinary hospital. Please check your past vaccination history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30dd\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u2461 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #FFF7ED; border-left: 4px solid #F97316; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #C2410C; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A1%EF%BC%9A%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%BD%EF%BC%88%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AA%E3%81%A9%EF%BC%89%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E5%85%A5%E5%9B%BD%E6%99%82%E3%81%AF%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%B6%E3%81%8C%E5%BC%B7%E5%8C%96\"><\/span>Point of Interest 2: Tightened health certificate requirements for entry from third countries (e.g., Japan).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">When entering the EU from Japan with a pet, an \"Official Animal Health Certificate\" issued by an authorized veterinarian is required. This certificate must include the following<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Individual identification information (e.g., microchip number)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Proof of rabies vaccination<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">Confirmation of Echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis) deworming treatment as needed<\/li>\n<li>That this move is a \"non-commercial move\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; background: #FFEDD5; border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px;\">\ud83d\udca1 \u2462 Echinococcus deworming is<strong>For dogs only<\/strong>(Not required for cats and ferrets). Required upon entry into Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30dd\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u2462 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #FFF7ED; border-left: 4px solid #F97316; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #C2410C; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B3%A8%E7%9B%AE%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E2%91%A2%EF%BC%9A%E3%83%9A%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E9%B3%A5%E9%A1%9E%E3%81%AF%E3%80%8C1%E5%9B%9E%E3%81%AE%E6%97%85%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%AB%E3%81%A4%E3%81%8D%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A75%E7%BE%BD%E3%80%8D%E3%81%AB%E5%88%B6%E9%99%90\"><\/span>Point of Interest 3: Pet birds are limited to a \"maximum of 5 birds per trip\".<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">This will change not only for dogs and cats, but also for small birds and other animals traveling with them. The revision sets a limit of five pet birds per trip. In addition, quarantine and inspection may be imposed prior to entry or for 30 days after arrival as a measure against avian influenza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u5c06\u6765\u306e\u5909\u66f4 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #374151; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%AE_%E5%B0%86%E6%9D%A5%E7%9A%84%E3%81%AA%E5%A4%89%E6%9B%B4%EF%BC%9A%E3%83%87%E3%82%B8%E3%82%BF%E3%83%AB%E4%BA%8B%E5%89%8D%E7%99%BB%E9%8C%B2%E5%88%B6%E5%BA%A6%E3%81%8C%E6%A4%9C%E8%A8%8E%E4%B8%AD\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd2e Future changes: digital pre-registration system under consideration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4B5563; font-size: 15px;\">Although not yet mandatory at this time, the European Parliament and the European Council are discussing the introduction of a system of digital registration of dogs and cats moving within the EU in advance. The proposal is to \"register at least 5 days prior to travel,\" and it is possible that this will become mandatory in the near future. It is essential to keep checking for the latest information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30bb\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\uff1a\u30a2\u30c9\u30d0\u30a4\u30b9 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 36px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PetAir%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%EF%BC%9A%E4%BB%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%90%E3%82%84%E3%82%8B%E3%81%B9%E3%81%8D3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E3%81%93%E3%81%A8\"><\/span>Advice from PetAir: 3 Things to Do Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time is running out before the April 22 enforcement date. Please check the following three points now, especially if you are planning to travel to the EU in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \u30a2\u30c9\u30d0\u30a4\u30b9\u30ab\u30fc\u30c91 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0; display: flex; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #3B82F6; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 50%; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #1D4ED8; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%81%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%81%A8%E7%8B%82%E7%8A%AC%E7%97%85%E3%83%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%81%E3%83%B3%E3%81%AE%E3%80%8C%E6%8E%A5%E7%A8%AE%E9%A0%86%E3%80%8D%E3%82%92%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span>Check the \"vaccination order\" for microchip and rabies vaccine.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #374151;\">Contact the veterinary clinic to obtain the vaccination history of your dog or cat. Check to see which came first, the date of microchipping or the date of rabies vaccination. If the order is reversed, you may need to redo the vaccinations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30a2\u30c9\u30d0\u30a4\u30b9\u30ab\u30fc\u30c92 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0; display: flex; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #3B82F6; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 50%; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #1D4ED8; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B8%A1%E8%88%AA%E5%85%88%E3%81%8C%E3%82%A8%E3%82%AD%E3%83%8E%E3%82%B3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E9%A7%86%E8%99%AB%E3%82%92%E6%B1%82%E3%82%81%E3%81%A6%E3%81%84%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8B%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%88%E7%8A%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BF%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Check to see if the destination requires echinococcal deworming (dogs only)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #374151;\">Echinococcus (striped worms) deworming is required prior to entry of dogs into Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, and Northern Ireland. The treatment must be performed 24-120 hours (1-5 days) prior to travel and documented by a certified veterinarian. Cats and ferrets do not have this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u30a2\u30c9\u30d0\u30a4\u30b9\u30ab\u30fc\u30c93 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0; display: flex; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #3B82F6; color: #fff; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; border-radius: 50%; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #1D4ED8; font-size: 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E8%A8%BC%E6%98%8E%E6%9B%B8%E3%81%AF%E5%85%AC%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%AE%E7%8D%A3%E5%8C%BB%E5%B8%AB%E3%81%AB%E4%BE%9D%E9%A0%BC%E3%81%97%E3%80%81%E6%97%A9%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span>Request health certificates from a certified veterinarian and prepare them as soon as possible.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #374151;\">Under the new revision, the content and accuracy of health certificates will be more strictly checked. Incomplete documentation may cause problems upon entry into Japan. We strongly recommend that you prepare well in advance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u307e\u3068\u3081 --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #3B82F6; padding-left: 14px; color: #1e3a5f; margin-top: 36px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The renewal of the EU Pet Travel Regulations starting April 22, 2026 is not so much a change in the nature of \"more new requirements\" as it is a change in the nature of \"stricter enforcement of the existing rules\". Therefore, it is important not to be complacent and think, \"It was no problem before, so it will be fine. Especially for those who are bringing their pets from Japan to the EU, please take a second look at the accuracy of your documentation and vaccination history.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #2563EB); color: #fff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px 28px; margin-top: 32px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Please contact PetAir JPN if you have any problems with your pet's overseas travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.9;\">From the official LINE or inquiry form<strong>free<\/strong>You can consult with us at<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/petair.jp\/en\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; color: #1e3a5f; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 28px; border-radius: 24px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px;\">Learn more at \ud83d\udc49 petair.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u53c2\u7167\u5143 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F9FAFB; border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 32px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\ud83d\udcda References and primary sources<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: #4B5563;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/europa.eu\/youreurope\/citizens\/travel\/carry\/pets-and-other-animals\/index_en.htm\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #2563EB; text-decoration: underline;\">EU rules on travelling with pets and other animals in the EU - Your Europe (European Commission)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamereactor.eu\/eu-changes-rules-for-travelling-with-pets-from-april-22-heres-the-list-of-affected-animals-and-requirements-1671223\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #2563EB; text-decoration: underline;\">EU changes rules for travelling with pets from April 22 - Gamereactor<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsabroad.co\/blog\/new-2026-eu-pet-travel-rulesapril-update-whats-changing-for-dogs-and-cats-entering-europe\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #2563EB; text-decoration: underline;\">New 2026 EU Pet Travel Rules: Bringing Dogs &amp; Cats to Europe - Paws Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/euroweeklynews.com\/2026\/02\/12\/eu-pet-travel-rules-changing-in-spain-from-april-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #2563EB; text-decoration: underline;\">EU pet travel rules changing in Spain from April 2026 - Euro Weekly News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #9CA3AF;\"><em>*The information in this article is current as of March 26, 2026. 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