Destination rules
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Great Britain accepts pets under its own post-Brexit scheme. Dogs, cats and ferrets need an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination and a GB health certificate, and dogs additionally need a tapeworm treatment recorded shortly before arrival.
Entry requirements
Microchip
Rabies vaccination
Rabies titer (blood) test
Health certificate
Import permit
Tapeworm treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does United Kingdom require a microchip for pets?
Yes — a microchip is required to bring a dog or cat into United Kingdom.
Does United Kingdom require a rabies titer (blood) test?
No — a rabies titer test is generally not required for United Kingdom when travelling from a listed country.
Is there a quarantine for pets entering United Kingdom?
No — United Kingdom does not quarantine pets that meet every entry requirement before arrival.
How far ahead should I start planning a pet move to United Kingdom?
Give yourself at least 30 days before travel to complete every step in the correct order.
