Taking 2 dogs from California to Hungary

[fortheloveofchis]

I am planning to take 2 chihuahuas from California to Hungary for 3-4 months. I have read on some sites that I need to get them microchipped and then vaccinated for rabies (even if the are current - this has to be done after microchip placement) and then the blood has to be re tested a month later to make sure that it has the required amount of protection against rabies - and all of this has to be done 6 months prior. Is that accurate?? On some other sites, it seems that the vaccination only has to be done at least 21 days prior.

This is the site that I saw the 6 month rule:
http://www.minstervet.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22ets-travel-scheme&catid=21:common-information&Itemid=38

Thank you for your help!

[Jerry]

Re: Taking 2 dogs from California to Hungary

The rules are: To take your pet into Hungary from the United States it must first be micro chipped with the ISO 15 digit microchip and then vaccinated or re-vaccinated for rabies. The vaccination must be done 30 days prior to entry in Hungary although they will usually allow 21 days. About 2 weeks before travel your veterinarian will complete the EU form 998 for Hungary. No blood titer test is required. The complete pet passport package is available here:
http://pettravelstore.com/products/Pet-Passport-Hungary.html
Jerry

[Jerry]

Re: Taking 2 dogs from California to Hungary

That information related to pets entering the UK and not Hungary.
Jerry

[fortheloveofchis]

Re: Taking 2 dogs from California to Hungary

Wow. Thank you for the quick reply! I also saw this site, which also stated the 6 months:
http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-hungary-pets

Does the 6 months apply to all EU Pet Travel Scheme countries? Or is 21 days sufficient for Hungary? It's hard to tell which is the most current and accurate information. Thank you!!

[Jerry]

Re: Taking 2 dogs from California to Hungary

The link you show above is for the United Kingdom. Up until January 1, 2012 the UK does require a blood titer test. Hungary has never required a blood titer test for pets coming from the United States.
Jerry