When moving to Hungary with your pet, your pet will also need to meet certain requirements for immigration, the same way you too need a residence permit. Your pet will need the right documentation, marking, and vaccination to enter Hungary, which you can most probably take care of at your local vet.
The most detailed legislation concerns cats, dogs, and ferrets, so the below rules will apply to them. For other animals, the rule of thumb is that you will need identification documents that also cover their origin, their ownership, their appearance, and their health.
When you are looking for rules concerning moving to Hungary (or Europe) with your pet, look for the “non-commercial movement” of pets. It means that you are not travelling with the animal to sell it, but to keep it.
Regarding dogs, cats, and ferrets, note that
Only pets that are properly identifiable may enter Hungary (and Europe). This means your pet should be marked with a tattoo or a transponder (with a microchip). The tattoo is acceptable only if it is clearly legible and if it was created before 3 July 2011. Since then, only transponders are acceptable for marking your pets.
Your pet should be vaccinated against rabies. Since the vaccine takes 21 days to take effect, you can travel with your pet 21 days after their first vaccination. If your pet is vaccinated regularly, you can travel anytime within the validity period of the last vaccination.
* Depending on where you are coming from, you might need your pet tested for rabies before the journey, at least 30 days after the last vaccination. This is an antibody titration test that also shows if your pet is still protected. If the test has good results, you can enter Europe and Hungary 90 days after the blood sample was taken.
** Some European countries also require that dogs be treated against tapeworms. These include Finland, Malta, Ireland, and the UK. However, Hungary is not among these countries.
To enter Hungary with your pet, you will need a pet passport. How you can get it will depend on where you live, but most probably you can get it from a certified veterinarian, and you might have to validate it by a local authority.
The pet passport should contain data on your pet, and the requirements listed above, including:
You should also prepare a written declaration that you are moving your pet for non-commercial purposes, and that during transfer your pet has not come into contact with any (wild) animals of species susceptible to rabies.
Even while still in your country of previous residence, you can plan your travel and your new life in Hungary with your pet.
As currently there is no evidence that pets might spread the coronavirus, there are no specific restrictions pertaining to bringing your pet with you. Your pet will still need the pet passport and the vaccination listed above, but there are no extra requirements. Mind you, if you expect to be quarantined upon arrival to Hungary, you will not be allowed to leave your accommodation to walk your dog, so you should arrange for that in advance, e.g. with a friend. Also, while the animals themselves may not get infected, you should wash your hands more often, e.g. after stroking them, and, you might want to clean your dogs paws after going for a walk.
If you are planning immigration to Hungary with your pet, make sure to take care of getting the right documents for them in time. Keep in mind the 90 days waiting time after the rabies antibody test (if you are coming from outside Europe). You might also want to prepare for your new life in Hungary by researching local vets and other facilities that might be relevant. If you need help with getting residency in Hungary with your pet, just contact us through the form below, and we will be happy to help.
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If your Hungarian residence permit is lost, damaged, or destroyed, you must notify the Immigration Office and ask for a replacement. If you are not in Hungary, the local Hungarian consulate can assist you.
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Children are not fully legally competent. They cannot make certain decisions for themselves, and as a result, they cannot sign documents: you, their parent must take action on their behalf.
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