26 days ago
Great experience moving my 2 kitties from Seattle to Northern Italy! Cassidy was very helpful and responsive and the whole process was a breeze.
26 days ago
Great experience moving my 2 kitties from Seattle to Northern Italy! Cassidy was very helpful and responsive and the whole process was a breeze.
145 days ago
We are a navy family and had to ship our senior dog, Lilly, to Naples, Italy. I was very nervous because she is an anxious pup to begin with, plus her age, and she had never flown before. Not to menti...
245 days ago
We hired Starwood to get our 45lb Pitbull mix from Atlanta, USA to Rome, Italy and they were amazing. Our rep, Sarah Whittington, answered my millions of questions and concerns with quick responses, c...
246 days ago
A++ service and communication from start to finish. We transported our labrador retriever from Boston, MA to Milan, Italy door to door and everything went as smooth as one could ask for, and we always...
291 days ago
Starwood pet made what could have been a very stressful experience extremely seamless. They handled all the details of the paperwork, vet visits, kennels and pickup and got our two fluffy family membe...
352 days ago
Working with Starwood and more specifically Ms. Rosemary Cann has been such a pleasure. As a military family PCSing overseas, they took a huge burden off our shoulders when it came to figuring out how...
353 days ago
Rosie and the team took great care of me and my two cats for a complicated move to Italy. Great service.
444 days ago
I had an outstanding experience with Ryan, Lenny, and Paul from Starwood Pet Travel for overseas pet transportation! From start to finish, their team handled every detail with professionalism, care, a...
26 days ago
Great experience moving my 2 kitties from Seattle to Northern Italy! Cassidy was very helpful and responsive and the whole process was a breeze.
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145 days ago
We are a navy family and had to ship our senior dog, Lilly, to Naples, Italy. I was very nervous because she is an anxious pup to begin with, plus her age, and she had never flown before. Not to mention the health requirements and customs paperwork are rather cumbersome! I was happy to find Starwood, working with them to have Lilly shipped from DC to Rome (via Frankfurt) and they were even able to arrange having her driven from Rome to Naples. Our main point of contact was Sarah, and she was fantastic! She answered all of my questions along the way, kept up with our own flight itinerary changing at the last minute, and was quick to send me pics of Lilly during her layover in Frankfurt. :) My only minor complaint is that the CareTags feature didn't seem to be worth much. I thought it would be a more helpful "live" type of GPS tracking, but it only got updated once over the whole 48 hours she was traveling. I got more information about Lilly's whereabouts from the Lufthansa cargo tracking page. Shipping a beloved pet is going to be stressful no matter what, but Starwood helped make the experience as seamless as it could be.
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245 days ago
We hired Starwood to get our 45lb Pitbull mix from Atlanta, USA to Rome, Italy and they were amazing. Our rep, Sarah Whittington, answered my millions of questions and concerns with quick responses, clear expectations, and patience. Sarah communicated with our vet, handled documentation, handled all travel reservations and all we had to do was go to apts and prep our pup. Our dog did get stuck in ATL for a few days and Sarah took care of everything (always get the travel insurance!), we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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246 days ago
A++ service and communication from start to finish. We transported our labrador retriever from Boston, MA to Milan, Italy door to door and everything went as smooth as one could ask for, and we always felt our dog was in good hands!
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291 days ago
Starwood pet made what could have been a very stressful experience extremely seamless. They handled all the details of the paperwork, vet visits, kennels and pickup and got our two fluffy family members safely to us in Italy. Thanks Starwood!
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352 days ago
Working with Starwood and more specifically Ms. Rosemary Cann has been such a pleasure. As a military family PCSing overseas, they took a huge burden off our shoulders when it came to figuring out how to get our huskies across the world. Rosemary worked with us at every hurdle we had and always did her best to offer us multiple solutions to our issues.
Before our pet’s trip, we were very informed of everything that would happen and there were no surprises from Starwood’s end.
Once our pups were out of our hands, Starwood did an amazing job keeping us updated with photos. It was a relief to be able to see them being taken care of and it allowed us to focus on other aspects of our big move.
From the beginning to end, my husband and I enjoyed working with Starwood and have considered working with them again when it’s time to come back home.
Starwood and Rosemary have made this stressful time much more bearable.
353 days ago
Rosie and the team took great care of me and my two cats for a complicated move to Italy. Great service.
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444 days ago
I had an outstanding experience with Ryan, Lenny, and Paul from Starwood Pet Travel for overseas pet transportation! From start to finish, their team handled every detail with professionalism, care, and expertise. They guided me through the entire process, including paperwork, customs, and travel logistics, ensuring a seamless experience. My pet arrived safely, happy, and well-cared for, with regular updates along the way. Their attention to detail and genuine concern for my pet’s comfort gave me peace of mind throughout the journey. I highly recommend Starwood Pet Travel to anyone looking for a reliable, full-service international pet transport provider!
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From the bright lights of Hollywood to the sun-drenched hills of Italy, Fia and Hendrix recently embarked on a journey worthy of the big screen. Fia, a spirited Belgian Shepherd puppy with boundless e...
Whether you’re strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence, relaxing along the Amalfi Coast, or enjoying a café in Rome, Italy is a beautiful place to share with your pet. The country is not only rich in culture and scenery but also pet-friendly—with plenty of parks, piazzas, and patios welcoming furry companions.
But before your pet can say “ciao,” you’ll need to prepare the right documentation for a smooth and stress-free entry into Italy. Here’s everything you need to know.
Your pet must have a 15-digit ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip implanted before receiving any rabies vaccination. This microchip will be scanned at customs upon entry.
Italy does not require pets to have any vaccinations other than rabies. However, we recommend that pets stay up to date with the following. Do note that if your pet will be boarding, these vaccinations will be required.
Italy does not require any additional blood tests for cats, dogs, or ferrets unless your pet is traveling from an "unlisted" country.
If your pet is traveling from an "unlisted" country, then a rabies titer blood test will be required. The rabies titer test must be completed at least 30 days after their rabies vaccination and at least 3 months before traveling to the EU. This test must be completed by an authorized (USDA-Accredited) vet and the sample must be sent to an EU approved laboratory.
Pets traveling from the USA must have an Italian EU health certificate, which must be:
This certificate is valid for:
Pets must enter Italy via an approved Point of Entry, such as Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP).
Upon arrival, customs officials may:
No advance import permit is needed, but pre-notification may be required by the airline or customs authorities.
Italy does not currently ban any dog breeds from coming into the country.
However, Venice will not allow the following breeds:
Some municipalities may have their own rules for banned or breeds considered "dangerous dogs," and special rules may apply for owning these breeds. Please check with your local authority to ensure you are following the rules.
Our Italy pet transport services include:
For more detailed information on life in Italy with your pet, please refer to our comprehensive Italy Country Guide.
Whether you’re flying your pet to the United States after a brief stay or a whole lifetime in another country, there are a number of hoops to jump through. Getting all of the details right can be confusing and time-consuming, and improper planning or documentation could delay your pet’s entry into the country. Let us handle all the details for you!
| Number of pets | Starting cost* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,595 |
| 2 | $4,395 |
| 3 | $5,595 |
| 4 | $6,395 |
| 5 | $7,795 |
| 6+ | Contact Us |
* This does not serve as our official quotation. For an exact quote and detailed proposal, please request a free quote.
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