Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows pet dogs, cats, and ferrets from certain countries to enter the UK without the need for quarantine, as long as they meet certain requirements. This scheme also allows UK residents to take their dogs, cats and ferrets to other countries within the EU and return with them to the UK. The Pet Travel Scheme also allows the movement of pets between the UK and certain non-EU countries, provided that the rules designed to keep the UK free from rabies are conformed to.

For details, visit the Defra website

Dogs, cats and ferrets

The UK does not permit the importation of dogs, cats and ferrets that have not been vaccinated against rabies. Once they have reached the minimum age for vaccination (as stated on the vaccine manufacturer's datasheet) they must be prepared in accordance with all the requirements within the EU vet factsheet on the Defra website, taking account of the required order of preparation.

Pet ID microchips can be used for all animals using the Pet Travel Scheme and many owners buy a Pet ID Identifier scanner to use whenever they travel abroad.

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