Here are some general requirements for importing your pet into other countries around the world. If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact us for obligation free advice for all you pet travel, pet relocation and animal transport services.
Pet Travel to EU countries
Microchip & rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel)
Health check before travel (details entered in passport)
Pet Travel to USA & Canada
No special requirements. Private health certificate issued by your vet approximately 7 days before export for USA- 3 days for Canada.
Rabies vaccination advised.
Pet Travel to South Africa
Rabies vaccination (advised)
Import permit
Export health certificate issued by DEFRA
Blood tests
Worm/tick treatment
Pet Travel to Australia
Microchip
Rabies vaccination (must be valid until end of quarantine period)
Rabies blood test (AT LEAST 6 months prior to travel)
All other booster vaccinations up to date.
Import permit
Export health certificate issued by DEFRA
Blood tests
Worm/tick treatments
10 days quarantine on arrival in Australia (Melbourne only)
Pet Travel to New Zealand
Microchip
Rabies vaccination (AT LEAST 6 months prior to travel)
Rabies blood test (AT LEAST 3 months prior to travel)
All other vaccination up to date.
Import permit
Export health certificate issued by DEFRA
Blood tests
Worm/tick treatments
10 days quarantine on arrival in New Zealand
Pet Travel t0 UAE
Microchip
Rabies vaccination and other boosters up to date
Import permit
Export health certificate issued by DEFRA
Pet Travel to Other Countries
Of course there are too many countries around the world to mention here, but if you just need any help or advice transporting your pet or relocating your pet to another country then please do contact us for an informal chat, at no obligation, of course.
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A full list of UK Animal welfare organisations, governing bodies and charities.