Animal Transport to the United Kingdom

TRANSPORTING LIVE ANIMALS TO GREAT BRITAIN: HOW TO DO IT?

Are you about to cross the English Channel with your pet? The preparation of your trip must follow a few essential steps so that it goes “smoothly”. Good news now it’s much easier!

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The minimum period between the start of the formalities to be completed and your pet’s trip to the UK is at least 2 weeks.

Veterinary Protocol and Administrative Procedures for Animal Transport to the United Kingdom

Identification by a electronic chip (the chip must have been implanted before vaccination against rabies)

Tattoo is accepted provided it was done no later than July 3, 2011 and is perfectly legible

Have a European Passport all information (vaccines, tests, pest control, etc.) must be reported in the passport, as well as the name of the product, the name of the manufacturer and the time of treatment

Vaccination against rabies, carried out at least 21 days before departure, without however exceeding 1 year

For dogs, be wormed against tapeworm (echinococcosis) at least 24 hours (1 day) and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before the expected time of arrival in the United Kingdom.

Other Important Information

In addition, for pet transport in the UK, you will be asked for a “Certificate of Good Health” which will be issued by your veterinarian within 10 days of your trip (only if your pet is traveling by plane, not necessary for road transport).

Did you scrupulously follow these steps? No problem, your 4-legged friend will follow you on your journey with complete peace of mind.

Welcome to the UK!