The legal framework for non-commercial movement of pets is currently being updated and will change next year (2026). To avoid complications, always refer to the most up-to-date information on official websites.

Where to Find Reliable Information

The State Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic (SVS) provides detailed and regularly updated guidelines. We recommend using the following official links:

In Czech (CS):

Obecné informace: https://www.svscr.cz/cestovani-se-zviraty-v-zajmovem-chovu/

Podmínky cestování z USA: https://www.svscr.cz/cestovani-se-zviraty-v-zajmovem-chovu/iv-cestovani-se-psy-kockami-a-fretkami-do-ceske-republiky-z-vyjmenovanych-tretich-zemi/

Místa vstupu pro zvířata v zájmovém chovu v ČR: https://www.svscr.cz/obchodovani-s-veterinarnim-zbozim/dovoz-ze-tretich-zemi/mista-vstupu-pro-zvirata-v-zajmovem-chovu/

In English (EN):

General Information: https://en.svscr.cz/animal-health/travelling-with-pet-animals/

Conditions for Travel from the USAhttps://en.svscr.cz/animal-health/travelling-with-pet-animals/iv-travelling-with-dogs-cats-and-ferrets-to-the-czech-republic-from-listed-third-countries/

Points of Entry in the Czech Republichttps://en.svscr.cz/animal-welfare/ponits-of-entry/

For commercial movements of dogs, cats, and ferrets, a dedicated page is being prepared. For now, you can find general information and links to veterinary certificates here:
https://www.svscr.cz/obchodovani-s-veterinarnim-zbozim/presuny-psu-kocek-fretek/

Need Assistance?

If you have questions, you can contact the Import Control Department of the Central Veterinary Administration via the official email: epodatelna@svscr.cz.

 

Additional Resources

European Commission – Movement of Pets https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets_en

Your Europe – Traveling with Pets https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_en.htm