Pet Transport to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Moving your pet from Los Angeles to Amsterdam is highly streamlined thanks to the Netherlands’ pet-friendly culture and world-class airport facilities. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is renowned for its excellent live animal handling.
EU Entry Requirements
To successfully import your dog or cat into the Netherlands from the United States, you must meet the standard European Union requirements:
- Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip.
- Rabies Vaccination: Given after the microchip is placed and at least 21 days before arrival in the EU.
- EU Health Certificate: Issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and officially endorsed by the USDA within 10 days of your pet entering Amsterdam.
The KLM Animal Hotel at AMS
When flying your pet to Amsterdam, KLM Cargo is often the preferred carrier.
- KLM operates the dedicated Animal Hotel at Schiphol Airport.
- Upon arrival, pets are safely transferred to this temperature-controlled facility where they are exercised, watered, and checked by trained animal attendants.
- Customs clearance at AMS is generally efficient, allowing your pet to be released to you or our local agents quickly.
Our team at Nelligan Pet Transport manages the entire process—from booking the safest KLM flights out of LAX to coordinating the complex USDA paperwork—ensuring a completely stress-free relocation to the Netherlands.