Cats in Poland: rules and travel

Cats are covered by the same KROPiK register once the 2026 law takes effect: chipping and registration before the cat is 3 months old, existing cats within 3 years. Free-living farm cats are exempt.[1]

Not compulsory today. Under the 2026 law owned cats must be chipped before 3 months of age once it takes effect.[1]

Dog or cat needs an ISO microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, a rabies vaccination given at 12 weeks or older and valid from 21 days after the primary course, and an EU pet passport. Up to 5 animals per owner.[2]

Needs a microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, a rabies vaccination (12 weeks or older, valid from 21 days after the primary course), an animal health certificate valid 10 days from issue until entry checks, and an owner declaration. Pets enter through a travellers' point of entry. Older-model certificates stay valid if issued before 1 October 2026.[3]

Required for entry from non-EU countries not on the EU exemption list: blood sample at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 90 days before the certificate is issued, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, tested at a designated laboratory. Not needed when moving between EU countries.[3]