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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.
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
Information on taking pets out of the UK to EU or Non-EU listed countries is available.
If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline.
Latest news
24 May 2010 – The European Parliament and Council have advised that numbers of dogs, cats and ferrets entering from one EU Member State into another will be limited to 5 as of 26th May 2010. Currently, there are no limits on the number of pets that may be moved within the EU, but as of 26th May 2010 this limit will be enforced and is applicable to all pets entering into the UK and also those leaving the UK for EU destinations. A limit of 5 pets is already enforced for entries of animals from listed non-EU countries.
5 May 2010 - The European Parliament and Council have agreed the UK’s derogation should be extended by 18 months to 31st December 2011. This means that there will be no change to the current requirements until that time.
1 March 2010 - New release: Ten years of safe pet travel.
See also
- Dog and Cat Travel And Risk Information (DACTARI) - A scheme to find out about the occurrence of exotic diseases in dogs and cats in Great Britain.
Page last modified: 24 May 2010