How many Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) can I bring into Portugal?

Portugal allows 5 Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Do I have to declare Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) at Portugal customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 5 Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) in Portugal?

Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) to Portugal instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) out of Portugal?

Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Portugal limit for Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Cães e Gatos. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Portugal compare with other countries on Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule), 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) can I bring into Portugal?

Restricted

You can bring Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) into Portugal only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 5 piece

What you need to know

5 piece
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Cães e Gatos Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária (DGAV)

Questions about Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) in Portugal

How many Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) can I bring into Portugal?: Portugal allows 5 Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) at Portugal customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 5 Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) in Portugal?: Under Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, Guia para Viajantes, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under AT, Guia para Viajantes: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under RGIT, artigo 108.º n.º 2, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) to Portugal instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) out of Portugal?: Portugal publishes no separate rule for taking Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Portugal limit for Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) states it in Cães e Gatos. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Portugal compare with other countries on Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule), 19 limit it and 1 let it through. Portugal is among the ones that set a limit.

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