These are the requirements for entering Ireland with a dog, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
Yes, ISO, before vaccination
Yes – primary vaccination ≥21 days prior
No young-animal entry without full rabies vaccination - pet must be >=15 weeks (vaccination from 12 wks + 21-day wait).
Why 15 weeks? The rabies vaccination can only be given from 12 weeks of age, and it becomes valid 21 days later — so ~15 weeks is the earliest an animal can travel. This is the harmonised EU rule (Reg. 2016/429) and applies to travel within the EU too.
Yes – tapeworm (praziquantel) 24–120 hrs before entry
EU pet passport
XL Bully: import BANNED (since Oct 2024). 10 'restricted breeds' (incl. Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Dobermann, German Shepherd, Akita, Tosa, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Staffordshire Bull Terrier) allowed with conditions
Licence + chip; register within 21 days of entry; XL Bully: Certificate of Exemption
None (EU member)
No
Keine
Keine
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Restricted breeds: muzzle + strong leash ≤2 m, handler ≥16 yrs; collar with name/address
XL Bully import banned (incl. by-measurement resemblance); register within 21 days
Authority: EU-Recht (VO 2016/429 + Delegierte VO 2026/131)
🗓️ Read at the responsible authority on 20/07/2026.
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.