"Does my cat need a passport?" It is one of the first questions before any trip. The short answer: in Morocco, a pet passport is a booklet, but it is not what gets your pet across the border. Here is why.
Vaccination booklet, international passport, EU passport
- The vaccination booklet: issued by your vet in Morocco, it records the pet's identity, microchip number and vaccine history (rabies, DHPPiL for dogs, feline panleukopenia/cat flu for cats).
- The "international passport": many Moroccan vets use a passport-style booklet. It has the same value as the booklet: a health record, not a travel document.
- The EU pet passport: it can only be issued by a vet based in the European Union. A pet living in Morocco cannot get one before arriving in Europe.
The documents that really matter for travel
- The ISO microchip, readable and recorded on every document.
- A valid rabies vaccination certificate.
- The rabies titer result if the destination requires it (EU, UK…).
- The ONSSA-endorsed health certificate: your pet's real travel document.
The booklet proves the history; the ONSSA certificate authorises the trip. You need both.
What to check in the booklet before leaving
- The microchip number is recorded, with the implant date.
- The rabies vaccine date is after the microchip date.
- Each vaccine has its batch sticker, the vet's signature and stamp.
- Boosters are up to date, with no gap.
Once in Europe
A European vet can issue an EU passport based on the booklet and the entry certificate. It will make every later trip within the EU easier.
Coming back to Morocco with your pet
To enter Morocco, a health certificate from the departure country and a valid rabies vaccine are required. See our pet import to Morocco service.
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