Pet Immigration Rules England
REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG, CAT OR FERRET TO
ENGLAND FROM
RABIES FREE COUNTRIES OR
COUNTRIES WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES:
If your pet is entering England from a rabies free or
country with a low incidence of rabies after residing there for at least 6 months, they will not be
quarantined if they have been microchipped
and vaccinated at least 21 days prior to entering England. There is no
Blood Titer Test required in this case.
Your vet must vaccinate your pet with an inactive rabies
vaccine after the microchip is installed. If your animal has been
vaccinated before it was fitted with a microchip, it will have to be
vaccinated again after the microchip is inserted.
Note: Your dog or cat must be at least 3 months old before being
vaccinated.
Shortly before travel, a USDA (or CFIA) accredited veterinarian must then complete the
Annex II for England**
for endorsement by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the
United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries,
the Governing Authority of your country should endorse the forms. A
copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.
**You can still use the old EU form 998 for entry into an EU country until June 1, 2012, but only if it has been completed by a
licensed veterinarian prior to the end of February, 2012. After that, only the new Annex II form will be accepted.
Before your dog or cat can enter England, it must be treated against
certain tapeworms 24 to 48 hours prior to entering England
using an approved treatment. Any licensed veterinarian can do this.
PETS ENTERING ENGLAND FROM ANOTHER UNITED KINGDOM
(RABIES FREE) COUNTRY SUCH AS SCOTLAND OR IRELAND:
The blood titre test is NOT required. Ask your licensed veterinarian
to provide you with a blue pet passport.
PETS ENTERING ENGLAND FROM A
COUNTRY WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES:
Pet cats, dogs and ferrets entering England from a country with a
high incidence of rabies will be quarantined for a period of six
months in England. If they enter Ireland after January 1, 2012,
quarantine can be avoided if your pet has a Blood Titer Test 3
months in advance.
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Pet Passport Forms for England
Pets entering England must be microchipped with the ISO 11784/11785
15 digit pet microchip.
Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may
be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation
with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place
the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person
responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial
compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or
quarantine cannot be arranged.
All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles,
amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to
the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may
have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of
animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other
diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information
from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the
country of destination.
VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form
differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by
veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)
Find Veterinary Certificates
for countries worldwide.
England does require an ISO
pet microchip.
Everything essential for traveling with a pet can be found at PetTravelStore.com.