Seems like moving your pets from North America to Ireland is quite expensive.
Is there any reason why the following wouldn't work...
First, get everything needed (microchips etc) for the pets to be eligible for an EU passport.
Then, instead of flying the pets in cargo (which seems to be the expensive part), find an airline that will allow in checked baggage for only $100 each or so.
Fly to France.
Rent a car to get to the Ferry that will bring you Ireland.
Book your pets on the Ferry @ 30-60 Euros each depending on the size.
For me...
- 3 animals on flight = $300USD
- Ferry = 120 Euros - ~ $130 USD
- Hotel for one night ~ $150
- Car Rental one day ~ $100
Total is approximately $680 which is a heck of a lot cheaper than flying them in cargo directly to Ireland.
Anybody think of any reason this wouldn't work?
Is there any reason why the following wouldn't work...
First, get everything needed (microchips etc) for the pets to be eligible for an EU passport.
Then, instead of flying the pets in cargo (which seems to be the expensive part), find an airline that will allow in checked baggage for only $100 each or so.
Fly to France.
Rent a car to get to the Ferry that will bring you Ireland.
Book your pets on the Ferry @ 30-60 Euros each depending on the size.
For me...
- 3 animals on flight = $300USD
- Ferry = 120 Euros - ~ $130 USD
- Hotel for one night ~ $150
- Car Rental one day ~ $100
Total is approximately $680 which is a heck of a lot cheaper than flying them in cargo directly to Ireland.
Anybody think of any reason this wouldn't work?
