These pages explain what you and your vet have to do to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into the UK.

Rules change on 1 January 2012

 

Pet travel rules will change on 1 January 2012 when the UK brings its procedures into line with the European Union.

• Press release (30 June 2011)
• Leaflet: Bringing pets into the UK after 1 January 2012
• Rabies Quantitative Risk Assessment (PDF 2.8MB)
• AHVLA’s Guidance for vets

Further information

Travelling to the UK from the European Union (EU) or a Listed Non-EU country or territory?:

• What pet owners need to do – How to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into or back into the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme

Travelling to the UK from any other country (an Unlisted country)?:

• Quarantine – For cats, dogs and other rabies susceptible animals that do not qualify for entry into the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme.

Taking your pet abroad?

• Contact AHVLA’s International Trade Centre for Exports for details of the licensing requirements of the country or territory you are going to.

If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline.