How much does a pet passport cost in Italy?
An EU pet passport for a dog, cat or ferret costs EUR 15 at AUSL Modena and EUR 40-80 at Rome's local health services, depending on whether a private vet has already issued the health certificate.
Verifiable answer
An EU pet passport for a dog, cat or ferret costs EUR 15 at AUSL Modena and EUR 40-80 at Rome's local health services, depending on whether a private vet has already issued the health certificate.
- How much does a pet passport cost in Italy?
- €40 / passport
- €15 – €80
- Modena and Rome
- 15 October 2026
- Confidence: High
- Issue of the EU booklet; Check of health documentation; Microchip reading where required; Registration of issue by the veterinary service
- Microchip implantation; Rabies vaccination; Rabies antibody titre test; Non-EU health certificates; Transporting the animal
- Issuing local health service; ASL examination or regular-vet certificate; Existing microchip and registry; Rabies-vaccine validity; EU or non-EU destination
- 3 sources
Short answer
There is no single Italian fee: local public veterinary services issue the document and the charge can include a health examination.
An EU pet passport lets a dog, cat or ferret travel with its owner within the European Union. Its price is not uniform across Italy because local health services provide it. The checked sources show a EUR 15 fee in Modena and, in Rome, EUR 40 where the owner already has rabies and health certificates from a private vet, or EUR 80 where the ASL performs the health examination. The booklet does not replace the other health conditions: microchip, registry entry and rabies vaccination are still required. Timing matters as much as price: after a first or lapsed rabies vaccination, the passport becomes usable for travel only after 21 days.
What is included
- Issue of the EU booklet
- Check of health documentation
- Microchip reading where required
- Registration of issue by the veterinary service
What is not included
- Microchip implantation
- Rabies vaccination
- Rabies antibody titre test
- Non-EU health certificates
- Transporting the animal
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSL Modena issuePublished Pet Passport fee at Modena's veterinary service. | Compulsory | one-off | €15 |
| Rome issue without ASL examinationPassport where microchip and registration already exist and an external vet supplies rabies and health certificates. | Compulsory | one-off | €40 |
| Rome issue with ASL examinationASL Roma 1 rate when its own veterinarian provides the health assessment. | Compulsory | one-off | €80 |
What the price depends on
- Issuing local health service
- ASL examination or regular-vet certificate
- Existing microchip and registry
- Rabies-vaccine validity
- EU or non-EU destination
Hidden costs
- Microchip and registry entry must be completed before issue.
- A first rabies vaccination needs 21 days before the passport can be used for travel.
- Some non-EU destinations require an antibody test or extra certificates.
- An ASL examination can double the fee compared with issue using the regular vet's certificate.
Three realistic scenarios
Modena
€15
Pet Passport issue at AUSL Modena with payment receipt, registry entry and vaccination record.
Rome without ASL examination
€40
A microchipped, registered animal with rabies and health certificates from a private vet.
Rome with ASL examination
€80
Issue at ASL Roma 1 where its veterinarian performs the health assessment.
How to spend less
- Check that the microchip and registry details are correct before booking, so a second appointment is not needed.
- Ask the local veterinary service whether it accepts your vet's health certificate: the Rome sources show that this changes the fee.
- Plan rabies vaccination at least 21 days before departure.
- Check whether the destination needs only an EU passport or additional certificates.
- Keep the passport with the vaccination record: replacing a lost document can involve another fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is a pet passport compulsory for travel abroad?
Dogs, cats and ferrets travelling within the EU with their owner need the EU pet passport. The ASL sources also require a microchip, registry entry and rabies vaccination. Countries outside the EU can require an international certificate, tests or other documents, so the passport is not always sufficient on its own.
How much is a dog passport in Italy?
The verified examples are EUR 15 at AUSL Modena, EUR 40 at ASL Roma 1 with certificates from a private vet, and EUR 80 where the ASL carries out the health examination. These are local charges rather than one Italian nationwide fee, so confirm the list for your own ASL.
Is the rabies vaccine included in the passport fee?
No. The passport records vaccination but does not automatically include the cost of vaccination or microchipping. ASL Roma 3 says the animal must be microchipped, registered and vaccinated; in the relevant cases travel validity starts on the twenty-first day after vaccination.
How far in advance should I apply?
The booklet can be issued by appointment, but travel should not be planned around counter availability alone. When rabies vaccination is new or has lapsed, there is a 21-day wait. Non-EU destinations can require tests or certificates that take longer, so check the destination rules well ahead.
Does a pet passport expire?
The booklet remains useful while its details and recorded vaccinations remain valid; practical travel validity chiefly depends on rabies vaccination. ASL Roma 1 lists renewals linked to vaccines that can be annual, biennial or triennial. Check every entry and the destination's rules before leaving.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We compared three primary sources opened on 15 October 2026. The EUR 15-80 range uses tariffs published by AUSL Modena and ASL Roma 1; EUR 40 is the typical figure because it is Rome's no-ASL-examination fee and is also confirmed by ASL Roma 3. These are checked local tariffs, not an invented national price. We excluded microchipping, rabies vaccination, antibody tests, non-EU certificates, transport and veterinary treatment because they are not included in every issue and may be destination-specific.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is high because fees and requirements come directly from two local health services and a third ASL document revised in 2026. It is not a national certainty because local tariffs differ.
AUSL Modena EUR 15 Pet Passport issue fee
Pet passport: il passaporto europeo per cani, gatti e furetti (opens in a new tab)
Azienda USL di Modena · Public authority · Verified on 15 October 2026
The AUSL page was opened and is updated to 16 September 2026; it confirms the fee, booking process and documents, while rabies vaccination remains separate.
Authority5/5
ASL Roma 1 charges EUR 40 without its examination and EUR 80 with examination for the EU pet passport
Animali: tariffe per passaporto europeo (opens in a new tab)
ASL Roma 1 · Public authority · Verified on 15 October 2026
The ASL page was opened and checked: it distinguishes an external vet certificate from an ASL health examination and lists renewals and non-EU certificates.
Authority5/5
Requirements, 21-day rabies-vaccine wait and ASL Roma 3 EUR 40 or EUR 80 rates
Passaporto europeo per cani, gatti e furetti e certificato internazionale (opens in a new tab)
ASL Roma 3 · Public authority · Verified on 15 October 2026
The ASL PDF was opened and checked, revision 28 April 2026. It confirms microchip, registry, vaccination and the difference between issue with or without examination.
Authority5/5
Revision history
First published on 15 October 2026 using tariffs and requirements checked on AUSL Modena, ASL Roma 1 and ASL Roma 3 sources.
- 15 October 2026
- 15 October 2026
- 15 January 2027
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