Bringing pets to the UK
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.
EU Regulation on the movement of pet animals.
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
Further information on taking pets out of the UK to EU countries or Non-EU listed countries is available here.
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.
If you need further information or advice not covered by these pages please contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline: +44 (0)870 241 1710 (Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm UK time).
Latest news
8 January 2009
- Commercial carrier Thomson Airways have announced new regular and assistance routes into the UK.
- Commercial carrier Monarch Airlines have announced new assistance routes.
- Charter carrier NetJets Transpotes Aeros SA have announced new routes
Please visit our routes pages for the latest information.
16 December 2008
- Charter carriers AirJet Sul, Automotive Air Charter and TRG LP have started operating PETS routes into the UK.
- Commercial carrier Monarch airlines has announced additional routes.
Please visit our routes pages for the latest information.
25 November 2008
- Birmingham and Stansted airports have announced that they are now able to receive assistance dogs under article 8 of the non-commercial movement of pet animals (England) Regulation 2004.
- The European Commission has announced that the Republic of Croatia will now issue pet passports, and that more than five pets (with the appropriate documentation) may accompany an owner into the EU, from Croatia.
- Charter Airline Companies Air VB, Longtail Aviation, Woodgate Executive Charter, and Airlink airways have announced new routes into the UK.
- Commercial carrier FlyLAL - Lithuanian Airlines has announced new routes.
Please visit our routes pages for the latest information.
Page last modified: 8 January, 2009