Gov Uk Pets Travel Scheme
Under the current rules pet dogs and cats from other eu.
Gov uk pets travel scheme. The pet travel scheme has gone through many changes since 2000 making it easier for pets to travel to the uk to eu countries and other listed non ea countries see more information below. To help us improve gov uk we d like to know more about your visit today. As of 1 january 2021 there will be changes to the animal health requirements to enter the eu. The pet travel scheme pets started in february 2000.
More information about these changes will be provided later this year when additional preparations will. The pet travel scheme pets allows pet dogs cats and ferrets to enter the uk without quarantine as long as they meet the conditions of the scheme. Insufficent supporting documentation. Pet travel scheme frequently asked questions 1.
Changes to the scheme introduced in january 2012 revoked the need for dogs to be treated against ticks. This change reduced the length of time after vaccination that a dog may enter the uk from six months. Pet travel scheme common problems. Uk pet owners can also take their dogs cats and ferrets abroad and bring them back into the uk without the need for quarantine provided their pets meet the conditions of the scheme.
Be vaccinated against rabies. Bringing pets to the uk. The changes from 29 december 2014 have been outlined in the eu pet travel scheme. Listed below are common problems that will result in the release of your pet being delayed or in your pet being quarantined.
The general requirements for exports from the uk to eu. Pet passports pets travel scheme microchipping rabies vaccinations quarantine travelling with assistance dogs. How to complete pet passports et159. You are now able to take your pet dog or cat to certain countries and bring them back into the uk without quarantine.
It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. There are a number of differences between the pre 1 january 2012 uk pet movement controls and the rules from 1 january 2012 and 29 december 2014. To do so your pet must meet the rules of the scheme in this order. Go to facebook go to twitter go to linkedin go to mail.
Pet travel to europe from 1 january 2021 on gov uk website. The pets travel scheme. Help us improve gov uk. Be fitted with a microchip.
What are the new rules.