Travel from the European Economic Area *
* Including Switzerland, Andorra, Croatia, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City State
Which animals are allowed?
It is possible to travel to Belgium with a bird. This is because birds are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions which we will explore. Please note, however, that certain species, such as poultry and birds of prey, are not considered domestic animals and therefore cannot be transported on a non-commercial trip.
What are the entry requirements?
- Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person having written permission from the owner to travel with the animals on behalf of the owner.
- The animal must not change owners or be sold.
- In case of CITES protective measures, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
- The animal is in good health.
- The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and for being careful to follow the rules. If this is not respected, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
- The animal must be born and raised in captivity.
- Customs restrictions may apply.
What documents are needed?
- No specific document is required.
Travel from a third country or another territory *
* Excluding Switzerland, Andorra, Croatia, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City State
Which animals are allowed?
It is possible to travel to Belgium with a bird. This is because birds are allowed in a maximum of 5 animals per trip as part of a non-commercial trip under certain conditions which we will explore. Please note, however, that certain species, such as poultry and birds of prey, are not considered domestic animals and therefore cannot be transported on a non-commercial trip.
What are the entry requirements?
- Transportation must be with the owner, or with another person having written permission from the owner to travel with the animals on behalf of the owner.
- The animal must not change owners or be sold.
- In case of CITES protection measures or the Species Protection Ordinance, it may not be possible to enter or a permit may be required.
- The animal is in good health.
- The bird must come from an OIE member country, and authorized.
- The person traveling with the animal is responsible for it, and for being careful to follow the rules. If this is not respected, the traveler can be stopped at the border.
- The animal must be born and raised in captivity.
- Customs restrictions may apply.
- Quarantine conditions must be met before import:
- The animal was kept in isolation under official surveillance at least 30 days before departure in a country listed in part 1 of Annex I or Annex II or,
- The animal has been kept in isolation at least 10 days before departure and has been tested for the H5N1 antigen or the H5N1 genome (after the 3rd day of isolation) and this must show that the animal is not not carrying avian influenza, the representative must sign a document certifying that the tests have been carried out or,
- Birds must be transported to a household or other domicile and may participate in shows, fairs, exhibitions or other events involving birds no earlier than 30 days after arrival.
- The animal was kept in isolation under official surveillance for at least 30 days after arrival in the European Union in an approved place (no place is available in Sweden, places are available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece , Ireland, Malta, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Czech Republic)
- A veterinary examination must be carried out before importation.
- Entry is possible via authorized stations:
- Brussels national airport
- Liège Airport
- If in doubt during the veterinary inspection, additional examinations at the owner’s expense will be carried out.
What documents are needed?
- Import permit
- The request must be made at least 30 days before the trip.
- Fees are applied
- Name and address must be indicated
