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Route assessment
Departure country, dates, pet profile and carrier.
China → European Union
Pet travel from China to the European Union
We coordinate departure from mainland China and entry into the European Union. Identification, rabies vaccination and antibody testing, the health certificate or eligible passport, and GACC export checks are planned before booking.
A plan for your dog or cat
Your pet’s characteristics, carrier and itinerary determine how we prepare the journey.
Content in EnglishIn the cabin or aircraft hold
PETC means travel in the cabin; AVIH means travel in the aircraft hold with an accompanying traveller on the same flight. The airline must accept the pet and itinerary.
Content in EnglishWho travels with your pet?
You can travel with your pet or request a professional companion for the animal. We assess the options and agree what the service includes.
Content in EnglishHow we work
From first conversation to arrival
Every stage is reviewed before an accompanied arrangement is confirmed.
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Documentation
Coordination with your veterinarian and applicable departure-country processes.
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Journey planning
Airline, connections and animal acceptance considered together.
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Accompanied travel
Accompanied PETC or AVIH options, subject to confirmation.
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Arrival in the European Union
Preparation for the first EU entry check and the final destination.
How we work
One point of contact. A plan around your pet.
Planning starts with the animal and the complete itinerary. A published route does not imply automatic airline acceptance.
Tell us about your journey
Documents and preparation for entry into the European Union
mainland China is not on the EU lists exempting origins from rabies antibody testing. The ordinary procedure requires a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml from an EU-accepted laboratory. Following primary vaccination, blood is taken at least 30 days later and at least 90 days before the health certificate is issued. A favourable test performed and recorded before leaving the EU can exempt an eligible returning pet from that waiting period; passport eligibility and uninterrupted vaccination must be checked.
For travel to the European Union from mainland China, identify the first EU entry point and final city. Coordinate antibody-testing deadlines, the EU certificate or eligible passport and export certification with your vet and GACC before check-in.
- Microchip verified before rabies vaccination and consistent identity details throughout the file.
- Valid vaccination; at least 21 days after primary vaccination and a checked sampling and laboratory schedule.
- Antibody result of at least 0.5 IU/ml from an EU-accepted laboratory; sampling at least 90 days before certification unless a return exemption applies.
- Current EU health certificate issued or endorsed by the competent authority, valid for ten days until entry checks, or an eligible EU passport; arrange GACC export certification as well.
- Non-commercial declaration, authorisation where applicable, the owner’s travel within the five-day window, designated first entry point and airline acceptance.
Official information: European Commission · Pet travel
Dogs and cats: individual preparation
Species, breed, age, health and carrier dimensions affect the options. We assess PETC in the cabin or AVIH in the hold with an accompanying person on the same flight; the operating airline must accept the animal and itinerary. Where an authorised person travels with the pet, we review their authorisation and its connection with the owner’s journey.
First EU entry check and final city
Prepare the file for the first EU entry country and arrange the examination, application and official export certificate with the competent Chinese Customs office. Appointment and issuing times depend on the city: do not leave them until check-in. A test accepted by China does not automatically meet EU laboratory and timing requirements. This guide covers mainland China; Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan need separate assessment. This guide covers EU member states only. Finland, Ireland and Malta may require Echinococcus treatment for dogs; the final country must be specified.
Official sources for planning your journey
Check current authority and airline instructions for your animal and actual itinerary before booking.
Questions before you travel
Answers to common questions about documents, preparation and accompanied travel.
Is antibody testing required from China to the EU?
Yes under the ordinary procedure. mainland China does not have the EU exemption for listed countries. Result, laboratory and timing must be checked; a favourable test performed and recorded before EU departure may qualify for the return exception.
Do I count 90 days to the flight date?
The ordinary minimum is 90 days between blood sampling and issue of the health certificate. Its ten-day validity until EU entry checks must then be coordinated. Counting only to the arrival date is insufficient.
Can my pet return with an EU passport?
It may be used for a return if it records all requirements and remains eligible. Vaccination or testing during the stay may require a certificate instead. GACC’s Chinese export certification must also be reviewed.
Can a professional accompany my pet instead of me?
Accompanied options with an authorised person can be assessed. Non-commercial movement requires review of authorisation, no change of ownership, the owner’s travel within the five-day window and the applicable animal-number limit.
Can I book while the documents are being prepared?
First validate the veterinary timeline, GACC appointment and certification, airline pet space and first entry point. A request does not confirm availability or a reservation.
China → European Union
Let’s start with your journey
Share the departure country, destination and pet details. We review feasible accompanied options before proposing a service.
Accompanied options; no manifest-cargo service.
