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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 November 2009
- Tattooed dogs in Norway that have been prepared for the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) may now be eligible for UK entry, subject to meeting full entry requirements. Please see our tattoos pages for further information.
10 November 2009
- St Lucia is now a listed third country, as of 19th October 2009. Please note that only those pets prepared in St Lucia to UK PETS requirements after 19th October 2009 would be acceptable for UK entry.
3 September 2009
- Charter airline Netjets Transportes Aereos, S.A. have announced new PETS routes into the UK.
Please visit our routes pages for the latest information.
See also
- 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.
Page last modified: 24 November 2009