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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

 

Pet Passport United Kingdom

EUROPEAN UNION (EU) REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG, CAT OR FERRET TO THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) FROM A RABIES FREE COUNTRY OR A COUNTRY WITH A LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES:

If your pet is entering the UK and they are entering 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 micro chipped 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 the United Kingdom** 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.

Before your dog or cat can enter the United Kingdom, it must be treated against certain tapeworms from one to five days prior to entering the United Kingdom using an approved treatment. Any licensed veterinarian can do this.

PETS ENTERING THE UNITED KINGDOM 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 THE UNITED KINGDOM FROM A COUNTRY WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES:

Pet cats, dogs and ferrets entering the United Kingdom from a country with a high incidence of rabies will be quarantined for a period of three months in the United Kingdom. If entering after January 1, 2012, quarantine can be avoided by administering a Blood Titer Test 3 months prior to traveling.

Dog Passport United Kingdom

Pets entering the United Kingdom must be microchipped with the ISO Compliant 11784 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 dog or cat 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) This is an important part of your cat or dog passport.

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

England does require an ISO pet microchip.

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