Portugal
Portugal handover guide
Iberian road travel can reduce airport handling, but it still requires an age-appropriate route, correct identification and veterinary documents, and a weather-safe plan.
Identification first
The microchip must be recorded before the rabies vaccination used for travel. Identity is checked against every veterinary document.
Rabies timing
Under the standard EU route, primary vaccination starts from 12 weeks and becomes valid after at least 21 days. This commonly makes 15 weeks the earliest standard cross-border age; route-specific exceptions are never assumed.
Commercial movement check
A sale, transfer of ownership, unaccompanied courier journey or timing outside the owner-accompanied window may require commercial certification and TRACES. We determine the legal route before confirming transport.
Arrival & registration
The receiving family confirms Portuguese companion-animal registration and ownership transfer requirements after arrival.
Welfare-led handover
Road schedules include planned rest, water, temperature monitoring and a stop-or-postpone threshold.
Rules and carrier policies change. Casa Bulldog verifies the route with the relevant veterinarian and authorities before travel; this guide is not legal or veterinary advice.