Moving Pets to the Netherlands from outside the European Union

In principle no quarantine is required for cats, dogs and ferrets if you submit a health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate.
The health certificate must be issued by your local certified veterinary and must be dated not more than 10 days prior to departure from the country of residence.
The rabies vaccination certificate must be issued by your local certified veterinary and must contain the following information:

• a proof (in English or Dutch) that the animal has been inoculated with an official inspected and approved rabies vaccine
• date of vaccination
• type of vaccine used and expiration date, the name of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's batch number.
• owners details.

The vaccination of your pet must be given at least 21 days and not more than one year prior to entry into the Netherlands. Puppies less than 12 weeks of age are permitted to travel to the Netherlands without prior inoculations against rabies, but the pet must have a health certificate. If it is not possible to inoculate your pet before departing to the Netherlands, a veterinary can inoculate the animal at the airport in Amsterdam. In that event the animal must be held in quarantine at home for 30 days after the shot was administrated.

We strongly advise you to consult your local Dutch Embassy or consulate to check the latest regulations.
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Dutch diplomatic mission portal