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Northern Ireland

Source: April 23, 2026

Rabbits & Rodents Regulations

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Vaccinations

Not specified.

Certifications
Description:

DAERA provides a model veterinary health certificate for the non‑commercial movement of pet rabbits and rodents from third countries.

  • Travel with the appropriate DAERA model health certificate, completed and signed by an official veterinarian of the country of origin.
Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

More Info
GB to NI movements and entry via TPEs

See DAERA’s guidance on other animal species movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Entry should be via a Designated Travellers’ Point of Entry (TPE).

Import-Specific Links
DAERA – Movement of pet rabbits and rodents from third countries (overview) Health certificate for movement of pet rabbits and rodents from third countries (PDF) DAERA – Other Animal Species Movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland NI Executive – Designated Travellers’ Points of Entry (TPEs)
Official Source(s)
DAERA – Travelling with Pets (non-commercial dogs, cats, ferrets; TPEs; tapeworm rule; max 5 pets; microchip/rabies; endorsement for onward EU travel) DAERA – Great Britain to Northern Ireland Pet Travel Guidance (NIPTS; PTD requirement and checks from 4 June 2025; pre-notify air arrivals) Northern Ireland Executive – Travelling to Northern Ireland with pets for non-commercial purposes: Designated Points of Entry (TPEs) DAERA – Other Animal Species Movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (defines non-commercial pet animals; pet bird notes) DAERA – Movement of pet rabbits and rodents from third countries (model certificate; third-country rules) DAERA – Form of Advance Notification of Importation of Pet Birds nidirect – Travelling with your pets USDA APHIS – Pet travel to Ireland (including Northern Ireland): dogs/cats/ferrets and pet birds (USA origin) nidirect – Banned breeds of dogs in Northern Ireland