Pet registration on new database mandatory from today

From today it is mandatory for all owners of pet dogs, cats and ferrets to register their pets to a new single database at a cost of €2.50 per pet.

in News · 25 Oct 2019, 08:58 · 10 Comments

In addition to identifying the animal, the new database will contain information about the owner and data about vaccines.

Registration on the new Pet Information System is mandatory, and anyone who fails to comply with the law risks paying fines.

From 28^th of October 2019 all owners of cats, dogs and ferrets are required to have them chipped.

The period within this must be done, depends on species and age.

The registrations will be done in the new database SIAC (Sistema de Identificação de Animais de Companhia).

This is a Pet Information System that integrates the SICAFE and SIRA databases; Unified and simplified pet identification on a single platform available to everyone, from veterinarians to pet owners. This obligation will help prevent animal abandonment and reunite lost or found pets with their owners.

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Comments

I have spent an hour or more trying to find HOW to register on this new database. I have found plenty of articles explaining the new law, but no actual LINK to the database nor any idea how to pay. Any assistance would be welcome. Thank you.

By Linda from Algarve on 25 Oct 2019, 12:51

And how do we do that? No mention?

By Don from Alentejo on 25 Oct 2019, 15:34

My dogs (both chipped) are already registered via my local freguesia (licence renewed annually),so will my dogs be added to this database automatically?.This article is a tad scarce on information.

By Dave from Algarve on 25 Oct 2019, 16:46

As usual with everything related to paperwork in Portugal, you can never find clear information on how to actually do what is needed, its a completely lack of competence.

By Chris from Lisbon on 26 Oct 2019, 00:16

I Already have my dogs chipped and registered with my local Junta is this enough
Regards RMaiden

By Robert Maiden from Lisbon on 26 Oct 2019, 08:10

Hi Linda,
Because the veterinarian is obligated to do the chip registration nowadays, I think you need to ask the vet. Good luck!

By Mirjam from Porto on 26 Oct 2019, 08:38

Hello Linda, try this website:-
https://www.sira.com.pt/
Regards and Good Luck
Ronaldo

By Ronaldo from Beiras on 27 Oct 2019, 10:21

Hello Linda...please note the SICAFE / SICA website for submitting registrations starts on Monday 28th October 2019

By Ronaldo from Beiras on 27 Oct 2019, 10:29

Hi Linda,The registration needs to be done by a vet(talk to your veterinary).So far it's what I know.
Hope that's helping you.
Cheers,
Dana

By Dana from Algarve on 27 Oct 2019, 19:41

Hi I got the SIAC from my vet but can you tell me if this needs renewing or is for the duration of time I have my dog?
Could you also let me know if I also have to take this to the Junta de Freguesia in my town and register him there too?
Thank you
Ren

By REN from Algarve on 16 Aug 2021, 14:55