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Traveling to Luxembourg with your dog
Luxembourg welcomes dogs, but what you need to prepare depends mainly on the country your dog is travelling from — not only on Luxembourg itself. As an EU member, Luxembourg applies the EU pet-movement rules: an ISO microchip and a valid rabies vaccination are always required. A dog coming from another EU country simply needs an EU pet passport. A dog from a listed non-EU country (such as the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom) needs an EU animal health certificate but no blood test. A dog from a non-listed country faces the longest path, including a rabies antibody test and a three-month wait. This guide explains each case so you know exactly what to prepare before you book your flight.
📋 At a glance
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Microchip | Required |
| Rabies vaccination | Required |
| Rabies antibody test | Conditional — non-listed origins only |
| Veterinary certificate | Conditional — non-EU origins |
| Tapeworm treatment | Not required for Luxembourg |
| Quarantine | Normally not required |
⚠️ Important
- MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
- Only a veterinarian can confirm the exact procedure for your individual dog.
- Requirements depend on: the country of origin, previous travel history, identification, vaccinations, the itinerary and the travel date.
Always consult your veterinarian before booking your trip.
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🧭 How your dog's entry requirements are decided
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✅ Entry requirements
| Requirement | Required? | Exceptions | Official reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO microchip | Required | A legible tattoo is accepted only if done before 3 July 2011. | EU Reg. 576/2013; ALVA |
| Rabies vaccination | Required | The microchip must already be in place; otherwise re-vaccination is needed. | EU Reg. 576/2013, Annex III; ALVA |
| Rabies antibody test | Conditional | Not required from the EU or from listed countries (US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, Japan, Australia…). | EU Reg. 2020/692; ALVA |
| EU pet passport | EU origins | Replaced by an animal health certificate for non-EU origins. | EU Reg. 577/2013 |
| EU animal health certificate | Non-EU origins | Not needed for EU origins (passport instead). | EU Reg. 577/2013, Annex IV; ALVA |
| Tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment | Not required | Only Finland, Ireland, Malta, N. Ireland and Norway require it — not Luxembourg. | European Commission — pet travel |
| Advance notification / import permit | Not required (non-commercial) | Luxembourg issues no import permit for a pet travelling with its owner; commercial imports use TRACES and a border control post. | Single Window for Logistics (Customs); EU Reg. 576/2013 |
| Border check (documents & identity) | Non-EU arrivals | No systematic check for intra-EU (Schengen) arrivals. | EU Reg. 576/2013; ALVA |
| Puppies / minimum age | Effectively ≥15 weeks | Puppies under 12 weeks cannot be vaccinated, so cannot enter from outside the EU. | EU Reg. 576/2013; ALVA |
| Quarantine | Not required | Only if rules are breached — non-compliant animals may be seized and placed in official quarantine (as ALVA has done for illegal imports). | ALVA (gouvernement.lu) |
🗓 In what order, and when
Some steps only count once the previous one is done — check each deadline against the official reference above.
- ISO microchipMust be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccinationDog at least 12 weeks old at the shot; at least 21 days between vaccination and departure.
- Rabies antibody testNon-listed origins only: blood ≥30 days after vaccination, ≥3 months before travel, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, EU-designated lab.
- EU pet passportIssued by an EU vet; records the microchip and rabies vaccination.
- EU animal health certificateIssued by an official vet after a clinical exam in the 48 hours before departure; valid 10 days to entry, then up to 4 months for onward EU travel.
- Border check (documents & identity)At a designated travellers' point of entry (mainly Luxembourg Airport); present yourself spontaneously to customs / veterinary services.
- Puppies / minimum age12-week rabies shot + 21-day wait (listed); about 7 months from a non-listed country.
🌍 Rules according to your dog's origin
Simplified — EU pet passport
A dog coming from another EU country needs an EU pet passport showing a valid ISO microchip and an in-date rabies vaccination. No antibody test, no health certificate and normally no border check.
⏱ A few days if the passport is up to date, up to ~3 weeks if the first rabies shot is still needed.
Health certificate, no blood test
From a listed non-EU country (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Australia and others), your dog needs a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, a clinical exam by an official vet within 48 hours of departure and an EU animal health certificate. No antibody test is required; present yourself to customs at a travellers' point of entry.
⏱ ~3–4 weeks: 21-day wait after the rabies shot, plus a health certificate and a clinical exam in the 48 hours before departure.
Antibody test + 3-month wait
From a non-listed (at-risk) country, add a rabies antibody test: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, result ≥0.5 IU/ml at an EU-designated laboratory, then a compulsory 3-month wait before travel. A clinical exam and an EU animal health certificate are also required.
⏱ ~4–7 months: antibody test at least 30 days after vaccination, then a compulsory 3-month wait before travel.
🛬 Arrival
What happens when your dog reaches Luxembourg depends on where you flew from.
- From another EU country: no systematic border check — keep the EU pet passport with you.
- From outside the EU: enter via a designated travellers' point of entry (mainly Luxembourg Airport) and present yourself spontaneously to customs and veterinary services for documentary and identity checks.
- No import permit is issued for a pet travelling with its owner; commercial consignments are cleared through TRACES at a border control post.
- Carry original documents (not copies), in French or German, or officially translated.
- If documents are missing or invalid, the animal can be seized and placed in official quarantine at the owner's expense, and the case referred to the public prosecutor.
🚫 Restricted dogs
Luxembourg regulates dogs 'liable to be dangerous' under the amended law of 9 May 2008. Rather than banning breeds, it lists them and makes keeping one subject to prior authorisation and conditions. Only the listed breeds (or dogs resembling them by morphology) are concerned.
Listed breeds (Article 10): American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Mastiff and Tosa. Keeping one requires prior authorisation from the Ministry of Agriculture, obtained after passing the 'Hondsführerschäin' training and producing a criminal-record extract and ID. A second declaration to the commune is due within 18 months of birth, with an obedience-training certificate; some listed dogs must be neutered.
Look-alike dogs: dogs resembling the listed breeds by their morphological characteristics without being entered in a pedigree book recognised by the minister (commonly called pit-bulls and boer-bulls). The same authorisation, training and conditions apply as for the listed breeds.
Luxembourg does not impose a blanket import ban on these dogs, but you cannot keep one there without the ministerial authorisation and conditions above. All dogs must be leashed in built-up areas and covered by third-party liability insurance. Confirm your situation with ALVA before travelling.
✈️ Airlines flying to Luxembourg with a dog
Carriers we document that serve this country and accept dogs. The verdict is the airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed, your crate or your exact route.
+9 more documented airlines accept dogs to this country. 2 carriers serving this country are not listed here: refusal or undocumented pet policy. See all airlines →
🛂 Airports in Luxembourg
Check where your dog can relieve itself at each airport — and whether it's before or after security.
Luxembourg with a dog: common questions
Luxembourg: What does my dog need to enter?
Luxembourg requires: ISO microchip, Rabies vaccination.
Luxembourg: Is a rabies antibody test required?
Luxembourg — Rabies antibody test: Conditional. Non-listed origins only: blood ≥30 days after vaccination, ≥3 months before travel, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, EU-designated lab.
Luxembourg: Are any dog breeds banned?
Luxembourg regulates dogs 'liable to be dangerous' under the amended law of 9 May 2008. Rather than banning breeds, it lists them and makes keeping one subject to prior authorisation and conditions. Only the listed breeds (or dogs resembling them by morphology) are concerned.
Luxembourg: How long does it take to prepare a dog?
A few days if the passport is up to date, up to ~3 weeks if the first rabies shot is still needed. ~4–7 months: antibody test at least 30 days after vaccination, then a compulsory 3-month wait before travel.
Luxembourg: Is it difficult to travel there with a dog?
Luxembourg — Easy to difficult (depends on origin). MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
Answers drawn from the official sources listed below; entry information last verified 8 August 2026. Rules change — confirm with the authorities of Luxembourg and your vet before booking.
📚 Official sources
- European Commission — Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country
- European Commission — Travelling with a pet within the EU
- European Commission — Listing of non-EU countries (antibody-test exemption)
- Guichet.lu — Identifying and registering a dog
- ALVA (gouvernement.lu) — Entry conditions for dogs, cats and ferrets from non-EU countries
- ALVA — Travel requirements for pets (agriculture.public.lu)
- Legilux — Amended law of 9 May 2008 on dogs (dangerous dogs)
- Single Window for Logistics (Customs) — Live animals