Pets and live animals
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats and dogs | Declare | 5 piece | — | Required |
| Dangerous dog breeds | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Pets carried in the cabin | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Aquarium fish | Declare | No stated quantity | — | Required |
| Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Travelling from third countries to the Netherlands with your cat or dog Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
- Huisdieren Dutch Customs · Jul 27, 2026
- Travelling with rabbits, rodents or reptiles from a country outside the EU to the Netherlands Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
- Is de reis van mijn huisdier commercieel of niet-commercieel? Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)