The rules for non-commercial movement of dogs betwen european union member states

Dogs entering Slovak republic from EU member states, will be subject to presentation of a passport, issued by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authority, indicating the data giving the owner’s name and address, and certifying:

(a) that the animal is identified either:

i. by a electronic identification system (transponder, microchip) – complying with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785, otherwise, the owner must provide the necessary means for its reading;

ii. or by a clearly readable tattoo – allowed only by a transitional period (until 3.7.2011).

(b) a valid anti-rabies vaccination, or re-vaccination if applicable, in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer, carried out on the animal in question with an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (WHO standard).

NOTES:

1. According to the Decision 2005/91/EC, the anti-rabies vaccination shall be considered as valid 21 days after completion of primary vaccination or immediately after revaccination, as long as the protocols and the validities periods required by the manufacturer shall be respected.

2. This regulation is valid for 5 or less dogs. If there are more than 5 dogs, follow the requirements and checks laid down in directive 92/65/EEC
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/consleg/pdf/1992/en_1992L0065_do_001.pdf

3. Considering the fact that other EU member states may have some additional requirements (especially Ireland, Malta, Sweden, Great Britain, Finland and Cyprus), the authorities of all transit countries should be consulted for each case.