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Scotland (Great Britain)

Updated: April 27, 2026 Source: April 24, 2026

Dog & Cat & Ferret Regulations

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Vaccinations
Description:

Dogs, cats and ferrets must meet Great Britain’s pet travel rules. A valid rabies vaccination is required and must be given after the pet is microchipped.

  • Pet must be microchipped before rabies vaccination.
  • Primary rabies vaccination: wait at least 21 days before entering Great Britain.
  • Keep boosters up to date per the vaccine manufacturer; if kept current, no new 21‑day wait is needed after a booster.
  • Bring the pet’s vaccination record as part of the travel document packet.
Certifications
Description:

For non-commercial movements (generally 5 pets or fewer, not for sale/rehoming, and within 5 days of the owner or an authorised person), a Great Britain pet health certificate issued by an Official Veterinarian in the exporting country is required. Use an approved GB route/carrier.

  • Certificate must be issued by an Official Veterinarian authorised by the exporting country’s competent authority.
  • Details must match the pet’s microchip and rabies vaccination.
  • Travel using approved carriers and routes for pets.
Microchip

ISO-compliant microchip (11784/11785) required and must be implanted before rabies vaccination.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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Approved routes and carrier checks

PETS must arrive using an approved route and carrier. Transport carriers will check pet travel documents before boarding/arrival.

  • Book only on approved GB pet travel routes and with approved carriers.
  • Have documents ready for carrier checks.
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)

Dogs must receive a tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) treatment 24–120 hours before arrival, administered by a veterinarian. Some specific origin exemptions apply as set out in GB rules.

  • Veterinary treatment 24–120 hours before arrival; record details in the pet’s travel document.
If requirements are not met

Pets that do not meet entry requirements may be refused entry or placed in quarantine at the owner’s expense.

Commercial movements and other cases

Movements involving more than 5 pets (unless exempt for competitions/events), for sale/rehoming, or separated by more than 5 days from the owner may be classed as commercial and follow different rules and entry points.

Import-Specific Links
Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain (core rules) Travel routes for pets Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes Pet travel: checks on pets by transport carriers Put your pet in rabies quarantine Great Britain pet health certificate (non-commercial dogs, cats, ferrets) – template
Official Source(s)
Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain (core rules) Travel routes for pets Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes Bringing pets to Great Britain (overview/other species and licences) Bringing pets to Great Britain: travelling from outside the EU Put your pet in rabies quarantine Import of pet birds – Import Information Note PBTC/2 Live animals (not pet dogs, cats, ferrets): import licence application (RM01) Pet travel: checks on pets by transport carriers USDA APHIS – Pet Travel from the United States to the United Kingdom/Great Britain