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I will be traveling with my 7 yr old king charles from the US to Bahrain. This flight involves 13+ hours of flight and I would not feel comfortable with him in cargo. He is 24 lbs and I’m afraid he may be too large to be allowed in cabin. What can I do? Is it really safe to have your pet in cargo for that long? Is there any other alternative so that he can fly in cabin with me? Can I purchase a seat for him?
RESPONSE
There is really no alterntive to having your pet travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold. I do not know of any airline that will allow you to purchase a seat for your pet and at 24 lbs the pet exceeds the weight standard for all airlines. The problem is also the height of the pet which generally must be 10 inches or less to fit under the seat.
Hundreds of pets fly in the cargo hold each day and the indicdence of harm coming to healthy pets is very small.
If you need the complete instructions and the necessary forms for taking a pet into Bahrain go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on Pet Passpots - Immigration Info. You can also see the required IATA/SPHIS compliant pet crates in that same online store.
Jerry
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I am having trouble getting specific information related to my pet travel dilemma — and would be most helpful for advice or instructions on the following:
Basics: I am a US citizen, residing in the UK on a work permit for the past 4 years. (I teach at a university in the UK.) I have two dogs and one cat. I acquired the dogs here in the UK, and brought the cat with me originally from the US when I relocated here. All pets are microchipped, vaccinated, healthy and have EU pet passports.
Travel Plans: I am on sabbatical next semester (basically, July 2010-February 2011) and would like to spend this time close to my family in the US — but only if I could bring the dogs and cat with me. It seems relatively straightforward to bring the animals *into* the US in July 2010, but it’s unclear to me what restrictions would apply when returning them with me once I go back to work in the UK in February 2011. Obviously, I would not want them to have to be quarantined on return to the UK.
If anyone has any insight into how I might do this, please let me know! Many thanks.
RESPONSE
The pets will have no problem re-entering the UK if you have blood titer tests done before you leave the UK. The blood titer test is good forever as long as the rabies vaccinations are kept current.
If you need the complete rules, instructions and the necessary forms for bringing a pet back into the UK go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on Pet Passports - Immigration Info and scroll down to the United Kingdom.
Everything can be emailed to you.
Jerry
Hi I am taking 2 dogs from turkey to Holland end of may, I have had everything done, rabies , shots, lechmania test and 90 day blood test, What else do i need paperwork wise to enter holland please,Thanks
Your pet must be micro chipped with the ISO 15 digit microchip and your vet needs to complete the EU form 998 health certificate for the Netherlands.
If you need the complete instructions and the EU forms for taking a pet into the Netherlands go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on Pet Passports - Immigration Info. Everything can be emailed to you.
Jerry
Hi, I’m taking my cat from US to Thailand and I have to stop by at Narita (Japan) for 2 hours. I was wondering that does Japan need to quarantine my cat? or I just show them my cat’s health certificate and rabies vaccines. Unfortunately, my flight is tomorrow. I hope I will get some helpful tips. Thank you.
RESPONSE
If your pet is only transiting the country - changing from one plane to another but on the same airline you should have no problems as the pet does not enter Japan
jerry
Hi,
Has anyone travel with a small dog transiting through Narita airport? Can you take the dog out of the carrier in the transit area? Would like to hear about any pet transit experiences in Narita. Any helpful tips for in cabin and transit area would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Winnie
As long as you remain inside the customs area I do not believe anyone will object if you take the dog out of its carrier and hold it. However, within the customs area there is no place to “take the dog for a walk”, no relief area.
Jerry
I am moving to England from South Africa next year but I cannot leave my three dogs behind. I know they will have to be quarantined for 6 months so I would like to know if this will guarantee their entry or is it possible that they may still be sent back. Is it possible to get an idea of what this would cost?
Thank you
Carmen
hello im in china for work…for return to my croutry argentina I need to past for mexico…i dont inside.and i travel with my dog…they have some regulation there whay i need, the healty certificate, have pasaport of eu, certificate of the rebies what else???
thanks¡¡
RESPONSE
For the complete rules for both Mexico and for Argentina as well as the necessary forms you can go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on pet passports - immigration info and scroll down to the country.
If you have more specific questions I would be glad to answer them
jerry
Hi there, I want to travel with my pet from South Africa to the United Kingdom. I do not however want to put my pet into quarantine for 6 months, how can I go about avoiding this. Can you please give me all my alternative options
Thank - you so much
RESPONSE
if you travel direct from South Africa to the UK there is no way to avoid the six month quarantine. You could go to live in another EU country for six months and have a blood titer test done. That is the only solution.
Jerry
thanks jerry…my especific question is if when past for mexico with my dog,,I need any paper more?? or with the certificate of the rabies, the health and the pasaport is ok??? they no have quarentine..nno?? you now if i need the titre test blood??
the question is for do the step in mexico…. argentina I now.
thanks
RESPONSE
Mexico does not require a blood titer test. They only require a bi-lingual health certificate, that the pet be vaccinated for rabies and be treated for internal and external parasites.
If you need the complete instructions and the forms go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on pet passports - immigration info and scroll down to Mexico.
Jerry
l wish to take my 2 cats home with me to the uk are there any vets here that issue pet passports?
thanks sue
RESPONSE
There is no such thing as a pet passport in the US at least not in the form that is available in the EU.
The pet passport for the UK consists of the rabies certificate, the results of the blood titer test, the EU form 998 and the ticks and tapeworms certificate. if you would like the complete instructions and all of the necessary forms for taking your cats into the UK go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on Pet Passports - Immigration Info and scroll down to the United Kingdom.
If you have additional questions please let me know.
Jerry
I am going from Canada to Iran with my cat. We will need to change planes in Europe (probably it will be in Netherlands). We will be staying at the airport for a few hours. The rules for pets entering Europe don’t apply for transiting, do they? Are there any requirements for transiting with pets in Netherlands? (or Austria or Italy - these also might be where we will be transiting depending on which airline we will end up using)
I have a couple other questions too:
I read on some airlines’ websites that to take a cat to the cabin the cat has to be able to stand up straight in the travel bag. My cat is small enough to fit in a travel bag with the small size that they say but she will not really be able to stand up straight in it. Are the airlines really strict about this?
When the airlines say that they require a “valid” health certificate, what do they mean by “valid”? How can I be sure that the health certificate that I get from a vet is actually valid to them? Can I get this from any vet?
Also any additional tips would be really appreciated. Thanks so much.
RESPONSE
If you remain inside the customs area at the Netherlands airport and just change planes with the pet traveling in the cabin then you have not entered the country. If yoiu take the pet outside for a walk even for a few minutes then you must pass through customs and meet the Netherlands regulations.
The rules are that the pet must be able to stand up and turn around in the pet carrier. I recommend the Sturdi Bag as it has internaal plastic ribs that allow it to squish down to fit under the seat during take off and landing but during the flight you pull it out between your legs and it pops up like a little tent. the pet will have to lie down during takeoff and landing.
The health certificate for the airline states that the pet is healthy enough to travel and is free of parasites and free of diseases communicable to humans.
You of course must have the necessary forms for entry into Iran.
You can find the Sturdi Bag pet carrier, the airline rules for your airline including the health certificate and the forms and instructions for Iran at http://www.pettravelstore.com
If you have additional questions please let me know
Jerry
I am traveling from Cambodia to the US via Bangkok and Narita airports with a cat that I plan to carry onboard. I heard that Narita airport has some particular requirements, do you know what these are if I am there only transiting from one international flight to another?
RESPONSE
As long as you do not leave the customs area when changing flights you have not entered Japan and there are no additional requirements. You should check with your airline regaarding your transit situation. If in fact you do have to enter Japan the requirements are quite stringent since you are traveling from a country with a high incidence of rabies.
Jerry
I am supposed to fly to Mongolia via Narita, with an overnight stop there. Flying in on United and out the next afternoon on Miat Mongolian. from what I am learning as I read these commetns I cannot take her to the pet friendly hotel I found at Narita. Is there a quarantine area at the airport where she can stay overnight? (she is flying with me in the cabin, she is not cargo.)
RESPONSE
I am not aware of a quarantine facility fo overnight stay in Japan but I will check with our contact. Otherwise you will need to comply with the import regulations for Japan.
Jerryl
We will be traveling to Thailand via a stop in Narita (Japan). We will have our cat with us in cabin and will just be transiting Narita Airport. Do we need to notify Japan 40 days in advance or do any other tests in addition to the health certificate that our country of final destination requires?
I apologize, because I know this question has been asked before. I am just very nervous about my upcoming international flight with my cat. I will be traveling to Thailand from the U.S. on Delta. My cat will be with me in the cabin. I will have to transit through Narita for a couple of hours. The requirements for entering a cat into Japan are quite stringent. However, I cannot find any information about transiting with my cat as a carry-on luggage. Any information and websites you could direct me to would be very, very helpful.
RESPONSE
Inn order to bring your pet into the US from Thailand it must have a current health certificate which includes an examination for screwworm.
If you are remaining on the same airline both into and out of Japn and you do not leave the customs area then a transit permit is not required.
If you need the complete instructions and health certificate for the United States you can go to http://www.pettravelstore.com and then click on pet Passports - Immigration Info and scroll down to the United States.
Everything can be emailed to you so that you can print out the forms and instructions.
Jerry
We are planning to live in London for a couple of years and willing to take my dog, 13 months terrier 15 kg, with us. We are currently residing in Iran and would like to know about the rules and regulations under which which we can take our pet with us.
Thanks
RESPONSE
Iran is not recognized under the pet travel scheme which allows pets to enter without quarantine provided they meet certain requirements. If you take your pet to the UK it will go into quarantine for a period of six months. The only way to avoid this is for the pet to live in a approved country for a period of six months prior to entering the UK. You can find the complete rules, instructions and all of the forms required including a list of quarantine kennels by going to http://www.pettravelstore.com and the clicking on Pet Passports - Immigration Info.
Jerry
i am taking my 2 large dogs and 3 cats to Thailand in october 2010.
im very concerned about them being in the cargo hold for the 24 or more hours it takes
to get there. and how they will be handled. this being such a long flight. i also
worry about the dogs being in the carrier for so long.
thanks
RESPONSE
That is a very long flight and their are no provisions for your animals to be attended to during the flight. They are in a section of the cargo hold where humans cannot enter. The only possible solution is to break the flight into two segments.
Jerry
kim
i wanted to go on a nonstop flight because i thought changing planes would make the possibilities of something happening to my pet less., like loosing them etc. going without food or water for that long is too dangerous? i am now at a loss. i don’t know what to
do because the pet moving airlines are very expensive. but maybe worth it.