Bringing pets to the UK
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.
Travelling abroad with your pet?
- Check that the microchip can be read before you go
- Make sure that your pet’s paperwork is in order
Further information on taking pets out of the UK to EU countries or Non-EU listed countries is available here.
Dog and Cat Travel And Risk Information (DACTARI). This is a scheme to find out about the occurrence of exotic diseases in dogs and cats in Great Britain. Find out why you should get involved.
If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline: +44 (0)870 241 1710 (Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm UK time).
Latest news
1 July 2009
- Charter airlines ACM Aviation, Aero Taxi los Valles and Wayfarer Aviation have announced they are now offering PETS route into the UK.
- Commercial carriers Flybe, Thomson Airways and Mexicana have announced new assistance dog routes into the UK.
- Commercial carriers Thomson Airways and British Airways have announced new PETS routes into the UK.
- Ferry company Norfolklines have announced a new PETS route into the UK.
Please visit our routes pages for the latest information.
16 June 2009
- The European Commission has published a proposal to extend the transitional arrangements applicable for the movement of pet dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK, Ireland, Finland, Malta and Sweden until 31 December 2011. This proposal needs to be agreed by the European Parliament and Council before it can be formally adopted.
- News release: Extension to pet movement derogation proposed.
Page last modified: 16 June, 2009