Travelling with a pet can involve more paperwork than guardians expect.

A digital pet passport is a digital profile that brings together important information about a pet, such as identity details, microchip information, vaccinations, medical history, medications, veterinary contacts, insurance and travel documents. It can make records easier to organise, update and share with trusted carers or professionals. However, the term “digital pet passport” is not the same as an official pet passport used for international travel. Travel requirements depend on the destination, species, country of residence and journey, and authorities may require specific original passports, health certificates or other official documentation. A digital record should therefore complement—not replace—legally required travel documents unless the relevant authority explicitly recognises it.