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.
| We can confirm that the current Avian Influenza and Bluetongue restrictions do not prohibit the import and export into the UK of your pet cat, dog or ferret. |
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’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
7 May 2008 -
- Northwest airlines and US Airways have announced additional assistance routes. For the most up to date list of all approved routes, please visit our Routes pages.
21 April 2008 -
- Commercial Carriers Thomas Cook Airlines, XL Airways have commenced operating PETS routes into the UK.
- British Airways World Cargo have announced additional routes into the UK.
- Delta Airlines have commenced operating assistance routes into the UK.
- Charter airlines Universal Jet Aviation and Vista Jet have commenced operating routes into the UK.
- Air Medical, Jet Aviation, Triple Alpha, and PrimeJet have announced additional routes into the UK.
For the most up to date list of all approved routes, please visit our Routes pages.
4 March 2008 - Confirmed rabies case in dog in France 
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Page last modified: 7 May, 2008