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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 the primary rabies vaccination before traveling to the UK.

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 to the UK.

Microchip

Dogs must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Tapeworm treatment is required for dogs traveling to the UK.

Import-Specific Links

Check banned dog breeds Important information regarding guide and assistance dogs traveling to the UK VEHCS Help VEHCS Guide

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Endorsement Office VEHCS Help Image Gallery

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 the primary rabies vaccination before traveling to the UK.

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 to the UK.

Microchip

Cats must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

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

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Endorsement Office VEHCS Help Image Gallery

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 the primary rabies vaccination before traveling to the UK.

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 to the UK.

Microchip

Ferrets must be individually identified by an ISO compliant microchip.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

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

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Endorsement Office VEHCS Help Image Gallery

Vaccinations

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Vaccination requirements for pet birds traveling to the UK.

Pet birds must have an identification number.
Pet birds must be moved to a household within the UK.

Certifications

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Health certificate must be issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours of travel.

Pet birds must be examined and a health certificate issued.

Microchip

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

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

Pet birds may have to undergo isolation with or without testing for Avian Influenza before traveling to the UK.

Import-Specific Links

Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds- Option 1 Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds- Option 3 Veterinary Health Certificate for Pet Birds- Option 4

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Endorsement Office VEHCS Help Image Gallery

Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications

Not specified.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info

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

Import-Specific Links

World Organisation for Animal Health: Members U.S. Department of State: Foreign Embassies and Consulates

Official Source(s)

USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Endorsement Office VEHCS Help Image Gallery