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England (Great Britain)

Updated: February 13, 2026

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Vaccinations

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Rabies Vaccine Requirements as per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Anti-rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
Pets must wait at least 21 days after vaccination before traveling.

Certifications

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The UK has two different health certificates for pets.

For 5 or less pets traveling to the UK within 5 days of the owner.
For 6 or more privately owned pets traveling in a group.

Microchip

Dogs must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Tapeworm treatment is required for dogs traveling to the UK.

Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies Vaccine Requirements as per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Anti-rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
Pets must wait at least 21 days after vaccination before traveling.

Certifications

Description:

The UK has two different health certificates for pets.

For 5 or less pets traveling to the UK within 5 days of the owner.
For 6 or more privately owned pets traveling in a group.

Microchip

Cats must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Tapeworm treatment is not required for cats traveling to the UK.

Vaccinations

Description:

Rabies Vaccine Requirements as per EU 576/2013 Annex III

Anti-rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
Pets must wait at least 21 days after vaccination before traveling.

Certifications

Description:

The UK has two different health certificates for pets.

For 5 or less pets traveling to the UK within 5 days of the owner.
For 6 or more privately owned pets traveling in a group.

Microchip

Ferrets must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Tapeworm treatment is not required for ferrets traveling to the UK.

Vaccinations

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Vaccination requirements for pet birds traveling to the UK.

Pet birds must have an identification number.
Birds must be isolated for 30 days prior to departure.

Certifications

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Health certificate must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian.

Must be issued within 48 hours of travel.

Microchip

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Pet birds may have to undergo isolation with or without testing for Avian Influenza.

Vaccinations

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Not specified.

Certifications

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Not specified.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

For pet travel requirements not listed, contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.