The AnswerĪs to the question above, since the pet owner is flying on the same airline (KLM) and the layover is only four hours, she will not need any additional documents to stop in Amsterdam on her way back flying with pets to the United States.Ĭontact PetRelocation if you'd like some assistance planning your pet's safe relocation, and happy pet travels!Įditor's Note: This post was originally published in May 2009 and has been updated with new information. You will need to fulfill the import requirements for your layover country in that instance. If you have a layover longer than 24 hours in any country, chances are the country will no longer consider it to be a transit. Note: Some countries do require 'transit permits' to transit through them-check with the airline you are flying with in advance to see if this will be necessary. In that scenario, you will only need to fulfill the import requirements for your destination country. However, if you're staying on the same airline and simply changing planes, your final destination is still considered by the airline to be wherever your last flight lands-you are simply transiting through the layover country with your pet.

This means you would also need all necessary export paperwork for the layover country (another health certificate endorsed in that country, for example). You will be expected to fulfill the import requirements for that country and clear your pet through customs prior to re-export on your next flight. The hustle and bustle of foot traffic mixed with delicious cafes and endless retail spaces makes this number one on my list of neighborhoods in. I love getting lost as I wind my way through the 9 Street Canals diving in and out of vintage shops and little design boutiques. If you're flying into another country and then changing airlines, then the first airline you are flying will treat your layover city/country as the final destination. You have an Amsterdam layover of 4, 5 or 6 hoursSpend it exploring Amsterdam like a local. The 9 Streets are a MUST This is my favorite area of Amsterdam. When traveling with pets internationally, what do you need for layovers in different countries? The answer is, like most answers about pet travel, somewhat complicated and depends on two factors: Factor #1: Whether you're switching airlines (not planes, but airlines). Will I need a microchip or a blood titre test for the layover? Thanks. There is a layover at the airport for four hours in Amsterdam. Q: I am traveling with my pet from India to Seattle via Amsterdam using KLM. We received this question recently and thought it was worth sharing, as it addresses a common pet travel concern:

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