🇬🇧 Bringing pets to United Kingdom

Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) — microchip, rabies vaccination, then 21-day wait. Tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival for dogs. EU pet passport accepted; non-EU need GB Health Certificate.

Preparation timeline

Total preparation: 4 months
Rabies status: rabies-controlled
Microchip required: Yes (ISO 15-digit)
Rabies vaccination: Yes
Antibody titre test: Not required
Wait after titre / vaccination: 21 days
Post-entry quarantine: None if paperwork correct

Authority + permit

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain →

Species covered

dog, cat, ferret

Last verified 2026-04-28.