It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
Information about the process required to import animals into Portugal from Australia can be found at
European Union - Dogs or by referring to the European Union website.
Contact the
Portuguese Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary for additional requirements that may apply.
As required by the importing country.
Transport requirements
The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.
If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the
Department’s requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.
Based on importing country website and information. Entry last reviewed 1 July2021.