Countries: 
Ireland

Time to read: Approximately 3 minutes

The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine is the Animal Quarantine Authority for the entry of dogs to Ireland.

There are no separate Assistance Dog Travel Rules for Ireland. Follow the Standard (pet) Dog links provided.

A display of several evergreen clovers against a dark background with hints of soft droplets of dew.
A display of several evergreen clovers against a dark background with hints of soft droplets of dew.

Contact the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine

Be prepared

  • Confirm any specific requirements with all Animal Quarantine Authorities before booking your trip. This includes both entering/leaving any country and all airline/cruise line requirements.
  • The Travel Process can take several months so leave plenty of planning time for your trip (except for valid EU Pet Passport travel).

Travel Rules for Standard (pet) Dogs

These links detail the process for Standard (pet) Dogs, which Assistance Dogs must also follow. Visiting these links will open another website.

Bringing all dogs into Ireland

The process for bringing all dogs into Ireland.

Taking all dogs out of Ireland

The process for taking all dogs out of Ireland.

Miscellaneous Information

Extra information that is specific to the region or country.

Ireland layover process

Be aware that an extra process is required for layovers in Ireland.

Irish Public Access Laws

Requirements and rights covering Assistance Dogs and their Handlers.

Related TravelPaws Countries

TravelPaws has other listings that may also be of interest:

View of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The sandstone structure consists of columns which form 5 passageways.
View of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The sandstone structure consists of columns which form 5 passageways.
A spectacular display of the Aurora, lighting the night skies in curtains of blues and greens over an ice field.
A spectacular display of the Aurora, lighting the night skies in curtains of blues and greens over an ice field.
View across the Thames River overlooking West Minster Bridge and Big Ben, against pink skies at dusk.
View across the Thames River overlooking West Minster Bridge and Big Ben, against pink skies at dusk.
A colorful cliffside Italian village at dusk. The image is framed by overhanging vegetation.
A colorful cliffside Italian village at dusk. The image is framed by overhanging vegetation.