The dog must be identified by means of a microchip and must have a European passport.
The dog must be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination must be given at least 21 days before departure, and must be repeated within the validity period. A vaccination after this period is considered a first vaccination and is only valid again after 21 days.
A puppy must be at least 12 weeks old when receiving its first rabies vaccination, which means a puppy can only cross the border from the age of 15 weeks.