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    Travelling to the UK from a non-EU country, a pet dog, cat, or ferret can either travel directly or through approved EU/non-EU countries, entering the UK on an authorized route with tick/tapeworm treatment 24-48 hours prior. If the pet transits an unlisted country, it must remain at the airport; confirmation is needed. Pets entering via unauthorized routes require quarantine licensing, with documentary checks allowing early release in a few days, though owners pay all costs. Owners must check documentation can travel securely with pets on IATA-approved containers.

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    Travelling to the UK from a non-EU country, a pet dog, cat, or ferret can either travel directly or through approved EU/non-EU countries, entering the UK on an authorized route with tick/tapeworm treatment 24-48 hours prior. If the pet transits an unlisted country, it must remain at the airport; confirmation is needed. Pets entering via unauthorized routes require quarantine licensing, with documentary checks allowing early release in a few days, though owners pay all costs. Owners must check documentation can travel securely with pets on IATA-approved containers.

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    Travelling to the UK from a non-EU country, a pet dog, cat, or ferret can either travel directly or through approved EU/non-EU countries, entering the UK on an authorized route with tick/tapeworm treatment 24-48 hours prior. If the pet transits an unlisted country, it must remain at the airport; confirmation is needed. Pets entering via unauthorized routes require quarantine licensing, with documentary checks allowing early release in a few days, though owners pay all costs. Owners must check documentation can travel securely with pets on IATA-approved containers.

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    Travelling to the UK from a non-EU country, a pet dog, cat, or ferret can either travel directly or through approved EU/non-EU countries, entering the UK on an authorized route with tick/tapeworm treatment 24-48 hours prior. If the pet transits an unlisted country, it must remain at the airport; confirmation is needed. Pets entering via unauthorized routes require quarantine licensing, with documentary checks allowing early release in a few days, though owners pay all costs. Owners must check documentation can travel securely with pets on IATA-approved containers.

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    PETS: Dogs, cats and ferrets

    Non-EU listed countries - more information.

    Travelling to the UK from a non-EU listed country or territory

    Your dog, cat or ferret can either travel to the UK direct from your country on an
    approved route if one is available or it can travel to one or more of the EU or non-
    EU listed countries listed countries on its way to the UK. It must then enter the
    UK with an approved transport company on an authorised route (see below). The
    tick and tapeworm treatment must be given not less than 24 hours and not more
    than 48 hours before it is checked-in with an approved transport company that
    brings it into the UK.
    If during your journey to the UK your pet transits an unlisted country it must
    remain within the perimeter of the airport of that country or secured within the
    vessel if travelling by sea. You will need a letter from the transport company to
    confirm that this was the case.

    Quarantine and Early Release

    If your pet enters the UK with an unapproved transport company or on an


    unauthorised route you will need to arrange for it to be licensed into quarantine.
    It can be released from quarantine as soon as a documentary check confirms that
    it complies with the PETS rules. This usually takes no more than a few working
    days. Before you travel you will need to get anapplication form to obtain an
    import licence to get your pet into quarantine. You will have to meet the costs of
    quarantine.
    Well before your departure, check with your airline that they can:

    • arrange for your pet to travel in an IATA approved container;


    • ensure that all the documentation travels with your pet (the container
    should have a wallet for the documents fixed to it). You may wish to keep
    copies of the documentation for reference
    Animals entering quarantine can have the tick and tapeworm treatment carried
    out while they are in the quarantine premises.

    Your pet will be able to get early release from quarantine only if the veterinary
    supervisor at the quarantine premises is satisfied that your pet qualifies. If your
    pet does not qualify for early release, it will have to undergo six months
    quarantine.
    To obtain more information on quarantine and an application form for an import
    licence to enter England contact Defra on +44 (0) 1245 358383.

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