Travel support

Pet Passports & Travel

Help preparing the veterinary records and travel documentation your pet needs — so you can plan the trip with confidence and no last-minute surprises.

Pet Passports & Travel at Prince Charles Animal Hospital Pet Passports & Travel
Pet Passports & Travel at a glance
Plan ahead
Some destinations need months
Start with
Microchip and rabies vaccine
We help with
Records and health certificates
Every trip
Requirements differ by destination

Travel-ready, stress-free

Travelling with a pet — across a border or overseas — comes with paperwork, and requirements vary widely and change over time. The single most important step is to start early, because some vaccines, tests, and documents have strict timing.

We help you understand what your destination requires, get your pet's microchip, vaccines, and records in order, and prepare the health documentation for the trip. The earlier you talk to us, the smoother travel day will be.

How we help you travel

Documentation and preparation for domestic and international trips.

Records review

We review your pet's history and flag what's needed.

Rabies & vaccines

Ensuring required vaccines are current and documented.

Health certificates

Preparing veterinary health certificates for travel.

Microchip check

Confirming a compliant, readable microchip.

Destination guidance

Helping you understand entry requirements and timing.

Parasite treatment

Deworming or tick treatment required by some destinations.

Planning your pet's trip

Start early — timing is everything.

  1. 1

    Tell us your plans

    Share your destination and travel date as early as possible.

  2. 2

    Review records

    We check microchip, rabies, and vaccination history.

  3. 3

    Vaccines & tests

    We complete any required vaccines or testing on schedule.

  4. 4

    Prepare documents

    We prepare the health certificate and supporting paperwork.

  5. 5

    Travel-ready

    You leave with organized documentation for a smooth trip.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I start?

As early as you can — ideally a few months. Some destinations require vaccines or tests done within specific windows before departure.

What's the first step for international travel?

Almost always a compliant microchip followed by a rabies vaccine. Many countries require them in that order, so timing matters.

Do requirements differ by country?

Very much so. Each destination sets its own rules for vaccines, tests, treatments, and paperwork — we'll help you find and meet them.

Can you guarantee my pet will be allowed entry?

Final entry decisions rest with the destination's authorities, but we'll help you prepare everything correctly to give your trip the best chance of going smoothly.

Plan your pet's travel early