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International Pet Travel

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A man leaning on a stone wall with two dogs in Bergamo Italy
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For over six years, we've traveled internationally with our two dogs, exploring four continents and almost 30 countries. From Europe to South America, we've navigated airline pet policies, European road trips, residency requirements, pet passports, and cross-border regulations, all while documenting what actually works. 

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If you're planning international pet travel, relocating abroad with pets, or driving through Europe with a dog, this guide will help you prepare with practical advice and trusted resources based on real world experience. 

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🌍Moving Abroad with Pets? 

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If you are planning long-term relocation with your pets, you may also need: 

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Please Check out Our Blog Post for Information on Pet Travel

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A couple on the beach in Plavi Horizonti with their two dogs
A man with a dog backpack hiking in the woods of Montenegro

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After traveling thousands of miles with our dogs across Europe and parts of South America, we've personally tested carriers, car restraints, travel bowls, cooling vests, documentation holders, and more. 

 

To see the exact gear, we personally use and recommend, visit our curated Amazon Pet Travel Store. 


👉Browse Our Pet Travel Store
 

What You'll Need for International Pet Travel

Driving Through Europe with a Dog

Driving across Europe with a dog can be one of the most rewarding ways to travel, but it requires understanding vehicle registration rules, insurance requirements, cross-border compliance, pet passports, and microchip regulations.  

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We've have created a full guide through several videos, this includes country-specific options in Bulgaria, France, and Germany and explains how Americans and other non-EU citizens can legally own, register, and insure a vehicle for long-term travel in Europe, including the options we personally used while traveling with our dogs. 

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If your pet travel plans are part of a larger relocation strategy, you may also want to explore our Residency Support for Expats. 

International Health Insurance for Long-Term Travel and Relocation

If you're traveling internationally with pets for extended periods or planning relocation abroad, make sure your international health coverage meets your destination's visa and residency requirements. 

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We've helped over 500 expats secure compliant international health insurance coverage that supports long-term travel and relocation. 

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👉Explore Global Health Insurance Options

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