Netherlands — Moving Abroad with Your Dog

Import pathway — confirm your origin

Entry summary below starts with a direct GB departure; EU→EU uses a valid accepted passport or onward-entry certificate instead. Other origins need official verification.

Mandatory for the ordinary GB→EU pathway: valid identification, rabies cover and an AHC with the required declaration. Use a designated entry point and current certificate model. GB-resident owners cannot rely on an EU passport. Titre testing is not routine for direct GB departures meeting the listed-country conditions.

Routine titre testing and quarantine are not requirements of the compliant direct GB→named-EU or listed-country→GB baseline. They may become relevant with other histories or non-compliance. Permits and customs declarations depend on classification and territory; confirm them rather than assuming an exemption.

Destination notes and restrictions

The Netherlands requires an imported dog to be registered within two weeks of arrival. Arrange a Dutch vet and ask about the UBN (unique registration number), import notification and passport process before moving. An existing foreign chip does not complete Dutch registration.

After arrival: national and local steps

Check municipal dog tax, permitted walking areas and local leash rules. Confirm housing consent and contact details in the designated database. Use NVWA for entry questions; do not treat the local registration step as an alternative to border compliance.

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