PETS: Taking your dog or cat out of the UK to other listed countries
Non-EU listed Countries
Dogs and cats being exported to listed countries outside the European Union (EU) must comply with the import conditions of those countries. You are advised to find out what import requirements apply to dogs or cats before you travel. Many countries require an Export Health Certificate and some an import licence. Other documents may also be required. Your pet can enter Gibraltar, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland with an EU pet passport.
Some countries require your pet to have been vaccinated against rabies within a specified period before its arrival. So you may have to get it vaccinated again before the booster is due.
Advice is available from your local Animal Health Divisional Office or contact the authorities (e.g. the Embassy) of the appropriate country.
If you want to return to the UK with your dog or cat you must meet the rules.
Jamaica
Please note that while Jamaica is listed as a qualifying country in the EU Regulation, the law of that country prevents their involvement in the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) and so PETS compliant animals are not able to travel to or from Jamaica at present.
Page last modified: June 24, 2008