IMPORTS
Importing your Pet to the UK
It's great to know that bringing pets into the UK is relatively straightforward and provided the entry requirements are met no stay in quarantine is required.General entry requirements for bringing pets into the UK under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) are as follows :
- Microchip: Pets must have an ISO compatible microchip for identification.
- Rabies Vaccination: A 1 or 3-year rabies vaccination is required, and it should be valid at the time of entry into the UK. Depending on the country of origin, a Rabies Neutralising Antibody Test (RNATT) may also be necessary.
- Animal Health Certificate or Export Health Certificate: Travel documents are essential for entry, whether it's the pet's return or the first time in the UK.
- Heartworm Treatment : Dogs are required to undergo heartworm treatment before arriving in the UK.
Upon arrival in the UK, it is necessary to have an agent located here to take care of customs clearance and payment of airline fees that are required. We can arrange for onward delivery of your pet in case you are unable to receive them at the airport upon arrival.
Services we provide for arrving pets!
Once your pet arrives in the UK, we can help with the last hurdle before reuniting with you as soon as possible.
Customs Clearance
All pets arriving in to the UK arrive as manifested cargo, and therefore you require a broker to make the customs entries once your pet has arrived and been checked over in the animal reception centre.
Airline Handling Fees
Depending on the airline your pet is travelling to the UK on, you will require an agent to pay the import fees and handling charges due upon arrival. We can do this on your behalf at the same time as customs entries.
Collection and Boarding
Should you not be available to collect your pet at the airport we can arrange collection and delivery to anywhere in the UK. Should the flight arrive late, or you want your pet to rest before travelling, we can arrange overnight boarding locally before beginning the journey home back to you!
Import Quote
To request a quote for any import services, then please complete your details below, and we will get back to you shortly.