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Travelling with pets

This site explains what you have to do to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into (or back into) the UK through the Pet Travel Scheme (or PETS for short) without putting it into quarantine. It also explains the requirements for bringing many other types of pet animals into the UK. This site also tells you about quarantine in the UK for animals that don\'t qualify for PETS. Printable factsheets are available for both vets and the public.

EU Regulation on the movement of pet animals.
Travelling abroad with your pet?

Check that the microchip can be read before you go
Make sure that your pet

Pet Travel Scheme

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows pet dogs, cats and ferrets from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long as they meet the rules. It also means that people in the UK can take their dogs, cats and ferrets to other European Union (EU) countries, and return with them to the UK. They can also, having taken their dogs, cats and ferrets to certain non-EU countries, bring them back to the UK without the need for quarantine. The rules are to keep the UK free from rabies and certain other diseases.


You are responsible for ensuring that your pet meets all the rules for entering the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme. Make sure that you have had the procedures carried out in the correct order and that your pet

What pet owners need to do

How to bring your pet dog or cat into or back into the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)

Pet dogs and cats (including guide and hearing dogs) that are resident in either the United Kingdom or one of the other qualifying (listed) countries can enter or re-enter the UK without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the Scheme.

Animals which do not meet all the rules must be licensed into quarantine. They might then be able to obtain early release if they can be shown to comply with the necessary PETS requirements.

Animals from unlisted countries must spend 6 months in quarantine on arrival in the UK.

To bring your dog or cat into the UK under PETS from one of the listed countries you must have it first microchipped, then vaccinated against rabies and then blood tested. There are no exceptions to this order of preparation apart from the exemption explained in the next sentence. If your pet is resident in certain countries these procedures may be done in a different order.

There are no requirements for pets travelling directly between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

This page gives a short summary of the PETS rules. Each title is a link to more detailed information. Please make sure that you have read and understood all of these pages before you bring your pet into or back into the UK. If you are bringing your pet to the UK from a non-EU listed country or territory, there is some more information that you must read.

Where PETS procedures can be carried out

Your pet can be fitted with a microchip in any country. The rabies vaccination (including boosters), blood sampling, issuing the PETS documentation and the tick and tapeworm treatment must all be carried out in the UK or any of the other qualifying countries (see below).

The six month rule for entry or re-entry to the UK

Your dog or cat may not enter the UK under PETS until six calendar months have passed from the date that your vet took the blood sample which led to a satisfactory test result (see below). Once the vet has issued the PETS documentation and that six month period has passed, the PETS documentation is valid for your pet to enter the UK.

The 21 day wait before moving from one EU country to another.

There is a 21 day wait before your pet can enter other EU countries.

The procedures
Have your pet microchipped
Before any of the other procedures for PETS are carried out, your pet must be fitted with a microchip so that it can be properly identified.
Have your pet vaccinated
After the microchip has been fitted your pet must be vaccinated against rabies. There is no exemption to this requirement, even if your pet has a current rabies vaccination
Arrange a blood test
After your pet has been vaccinated, it must be blood tested to make sure that the vaccine has given it a satisfactory level of protection against rabies.
Get PETS documentation
For animals being prepared in an EU country, you should get an EU pet passport. If you are preparing your animal in a non-EU listed country you will need to obtain an official third country veterinary certificate although note that Croatia, Gibraltar, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland are also issuing passports.
Before your pet enters the UK, it must be treated against ticks and a tapeworm
Your pet must be treated against ticks and tapeworms not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before it is checked in with an approved transport company for its journey into the UK.
Arrange for your animal to travel with an approved transport company on an authorised route
Your pet must enter the UK from a listed country travelling with an approved transport company on an authorised route.
Countries eligible for PETS

Listed countries
Assistance dogs

The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association, in partnership with other UK assistance dog and cat organisations, Defra and a number of UK airlines has produced a set of guidelines for assistance dog owners wishing to use the Pet Travel Scheme. Please remember that assistance dogs entering the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme must meet all of the rules of the Scheme.

License into quarantine.

Pets: Rabies quarantine
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/quarantine/procedures/qprocs.htm
Pet mammals that do not qualify to enter the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) may not be imported into this country unless an import licence has been issued in advance. This requires your pet to be detained, at your expense, at approved quarantine premises for 6 calendar months from the date of its landing. However it can be released at any time for immediate re-export.

Choosing a quarantine premises

First, you will need to choose suitable quarantine premises for your pet. The premises which are starred are those that meet the provisions of the voluntary welfare code. All the premises are privately owned.

In choosing suitable quarantine premises, you might want to take into account whether:

it offers a level of comfort and care for your pet that you would be happy with
and it is within reasonable travelling distance of your home (so you can visit your pet easily)
It is in your own interest to ensure that the welfare needs of your animal are met. This site contains details on the provisions for the welfare of dogs and cats in quarantine. We recommend that before making a choice you should compare brochures and, if possible, visit a number of different premises. In some cases we realise this may be difficult, but perhaps a friend or relative could do this on your behalf. You could also ask premises to refer you to previous customers so that you can obtain an independent view of the services they offer. Please note that we cannot recommend any particular quarantine premises.

Reserving quarantine accommodation for your pet and getting an import licence

After you have chosen suitable premises, you will need to reserve accommodation for your pet. We advise that you book well in advance, particularly in the holiday months. We also recommend that you agree a contract with the owner of the premises. The financial arrangements that you agree are entirely a matter between you and the owner of the quarantine premises.

When the quarantine premises agree to accept your pet(s) they will usually deal with all documentation on your behalf. This will include submitting an application form for an import licence to Animal Health (formerly State Veterinary Service), arranging to collect your pet at the port or airport of landing and clearance through Customs, and safe custody to the quarantine premises. Check this when making the reservation.

If the quarantine premises are unable to arrange to transport your pet, you will need to reserve the services of an authorised carrying agent. The carrying agent will meet your pet at the port or airport of arrival and will be responsible for your pet

UK authorised quarantine premises and carrying agents

Please click the country where you require details of authorised quarantine premises and carrying agents.

In england

England

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/documents/premises.pdf

Link info http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/quarantine/procedures/support-info/england.htm

Wales

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/quarantine/procedures/support-info/wales.htm

Scotland

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/quarantine/procedures/support-info/scotland.htm

Northern Ireland

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/quarantine/procedures/support-info/n-ireland.htm

What vets need to do

Procedures for vets preparing a dog, cat or ferret to travel under the Pet Travel Scheme


Procedures for dogs and cats

Microchip identification
Questions and answers on microchipping
Vaccination against rabies
Blood testing and the 6 month rule
Approved laboratories
Lab containment requirements
Documentation and the 21 day wait
Guidance notes on completing passports
Notes for dog and cat owners taking their pet abroad (33 KB)
Pet passport control sheet (18 KB)
Treatment against ticks and tapeworms
Listed countries
A pet cat or dog, including guide and hearing dogs, must meet certain conditions to be able to enter or re-enter the UK without quarantine. It will have to be:

Identified with a microchip
Vaccinated against rabies (in accordance with the recommendation on the vaccine manufacturer\'s data sheet)
Blood tested at an EU-approved laboratory and get a satisfactory result
Issued with an EU pet passport or, in a non-EU listed country, a third country official veterinary certificate.
Treated against ticks and tapeworms.
For dogs and cats entering or re-entering the UK these steps must be carried out in the order shown. Use the links above for more detailed information on each of these steps.

A dog or cat may not enter or re-enter the UK under PETS until 6 calendar months have passed from the date that the blood sample which gave a satisfactory test result was taken.

The rules are to protect human and animal health and to reduce the risk of importing rabies into the UK. Animals not meeting all the rules must be licensed into quarantine.

There are no requirements for dogs and cats travelling directly between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

What vets can do

Any registered veterinary surgeon can microchip, vaccinate and arrange blood testing and record the details of microchipping and the vaccination in the passport. They can also carry out, record and verify the tick and tapeworm treatment. In Great Britain, only Panel 2 Local Veterinary Inspectors (LVI) may complete the boxes in section IV of the passport headed \"Authorised Veterinarian\" to verify the details given about the rabies vaccination. Panel 2 LVIs must also complete all details required in section V on the blood test. The guidance accompanying the passport explains these responsibilities in more detail.

Where PETS procedures can be carried out

Pets can be implanted with a microchip in any country. The rabies vaccination (including boosters), blood sampling, issuing of documentation, the tick and tapeworm treatment and (if necessary) issuing the official certificate of tick and tapeworm treatment must all be carried out in the UK or another qualifying country.

Taking dogs and cats out of the UK

A dog or cat can be issued with a passport after being fitted with a microchip and vaccinated against rabies. It can then enter most other EU countries 21 days after the date of the rabies vaccination. However to enter Malta, and the Republic of Ireland other than direct from the UK, and to enter or re-enter the UK, it must have a blood test. This can be done before the animal leaves the UK or while it is in another qualifying country. To enter Sweden a pet must also be treated for tapeworms using a product containing praziquantel no more than 10 days before entering that country. The Swedish Authorities do not require cats or dogs to be treated for ticks and tapeworms if they are being imported directly into Sweden by boat or air from the UK or Ireland. We also understand that Cyprus also has additional entry requirements. There is also important information a pet owner should know if they are taking their pet to north Cyprus (the area north of the Buffer Zone).

To enter a non-EU listed country, pets may need an export health certificate or an import permit. Some of these countries may require an animal to have been vaccinated against rabies within a specified period before it arrives so you might need to revaccinate some pets against rabies before the booster is due.

It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they meet the entry requirements of the country to which they wish to take their pet. They can obtain more advice on taking their pet from the UK to other countries from their local Animal Heath Divisional Office.

Health and welfare of pets abroad

We advise owners to consult their vet about their pet

Procedures for ferrets

http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/procedures/support-info/vetferret.htm


Top tips - travelling to or returning to the UK with your pet?


Microchip number (dogs, cats and ferrets)

Make sure your pet\'s microchip number has been correctly recorded on all its documents.

Make sure you get the vet to read your pet\'s microchip number before you take your pet abroad and every time you visit the surgery.

Update microchip database before travelling

If your pet\'s microchip number is registered on a database, consider whether you wish to update your pet\'s record with your holiday details before you travel. This could help in re-uniting you with your pet should it go missing while on holiday.

Make sure you get your pet\'s booster vaccination done on time

Look at the \'Valid until\' date on your PETS documentation. You must get your pet dog, cat or ferret revaccinated against rabies by this date.

Tick and tapeworm treatment

Think about contacting a vet in plenty of time before you plan to return or come to the UK so that you can arrange for your dog, cat or ferret to receive this treatment. Remember your pet must be treated not less than 24 hours and not more than 48 hours before being checked-in with an approved transport company for its journey into the UK.

Make sure the vet checks your pet\'s microchip number before giving the treatment.

Before you leave the vet\'s surgery, make sure that the documentation has been fully and correctly completed. In particular, make sure that the date of treatment and the time of treatment (using the 24 hour clock) have been correctly filled in and the passport has been stamped. The vet must also note the products used to treat your pet.

For dogs and cats travelling with a PETS certificate, make sure in advance that a vet will be able to issue a certificate of tick and tapeworm treatment. Make sure the certificate is correctly completed. In addition to the information noted in the previous paragraph make sure the microchip number is also correctly recorded.

Travelling to the UK

To avoid quarantine, make sure your dog, cat or ferret enters the UK with an approved transport company on an authorised route.

Check the cost and all the procedures of travelling with your pet to the UK with your preferred transport company before making a booking.

Travelling in hot weather

Animals should never be left in vehicles in direct strong sunshine and/or high temperatures as it is difficult to ensure sufficient ventilation to keep them cool. Unless animals are fully acclimatised, overheating, distress and suffering is likely when the temperature exceeds 25 degrees Celsius for more than a few minutes. The temperature in a car in full sun on a hot day can rise to double that outside of the vehicle in a short time, leading rapidly to distress for any animal in the vehicle.

Contact the PETS helpline if you want more advice or if you are unsure about the rules.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/contacts.htm



PETS: Factsheets
For the public

Factsheet 1 - Introduction to the European Regulation on the movement of pet animals (PDF 130 KB)
Factsheet 3 - European Union countries - dogs & cats (PDF 190 KB)
Factsheet 4 - Non European Union countries - dogs & cats (PDF 115 KB)
Factsheet 5 - Ferrets (PDF 110 KB)
Factsheet 6 - Domestic rabbits and rodents (PDF 65 KB)
Advice for vets in Great Britain

Dogs and cats (PDF 179KB) - European Regulation on the movement of pet animals.
Ferrets (PDF 79 KB)
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http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/factsheet/factsheet.htm