Dogs, cats and ferrets brought in from Ukraine as companion animals should normally meet the following requirements: they must be identified (microchip), validly vaccinated against rabies, subject to a rabies titer with a favorable result (30 days after vaccination and 3 months before departure) and bear an official certificate certifying that they meet the import conditions.

In emergency situations, the legislation (Regulation 576/2013, art. 32) provides that authorizations can be issued for companion animals that do not meet the above import conditions if these authorizations were applied for before the move to Belgium.

In light of the worrying situation in Ukraine and in order to avoid additional problems that refugees from Ukraine face when they come to Belgium with their dogs, cats or ferrets, the FASFC is doing everything it can to tackle this emergency situation flexibly.

Therefore, until further notice and exceptionally, it was decided to regularize the companion animals of these refugees, even without prior authorization.

There are veterinary practices in Belgium that provide free services (curative care/vaccines). See this website for more information. There is a map with addresses and contact numbers of veterinary clinics.

There are veterinary practices in Belgium that provide free services (curative care/vaccines). See this website for more information. There is a map with addresses and contact numbers of veterinary clinics.

Food can also be obtained at the veterinary practices in Belgium. See this website for more information. There is a map with addresses and contact numbers of veterinary clinics.

Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. There are several airlines that allow flight with a pet onboard. It is up to each airplane to establish their regulations and additional tariffs will be generally perceived. Therefore we advise you to get in contact with the specific airline.

The general rule is that pets (together with their crate) which remain below a certain weight may be carried in the cabin, whereas pets exceeding such threshold weight must be carried in the cargo area.

Dogs, cats and ferrets brought in from Ukraine as companion animals should normally meet the following requirements: they must be identified (microchip), validly vaccinated against rabies, subject to a rabies titer with a favorable result (30 days after vaccination and 3 months before departure) and bear an official certificate certifying that they meet the import conditions.

Pets cannot stay in the emergency accommodation and the accommodations in the Belgian municipalities. Ukrainians who come to Belgium with a pet, have to find a solution for the shelter of their pet themselves (through their network, friends).