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Pet Relocation to 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

The United Kingdom requires all pets to enter as manifest cargo through approved airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester. Pets must have an ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and USDA-endorsed health certificate. Dogs require mandatory tapeworm treatment before arrival. No quarantine is required if documentation is complete.

Companies Listed

25

Quarantine

Not Required

Common Pets

dogs, cats

Requirements

7 documented

Key Import Requirements

  • ISO 15-digit microchip required (implanted before rabies vaccination)
  • Rabies vaccination required (minimum 12 weeks old, 21-day waiting period)
  • Tapeworm treatment for dogs 24-120 hours before arrival
  • USDA-endorsed health certificate required
  • Pets must enter as manifest cargo only (no cabin travel)
  • Entry only through approved airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester)
  • Wolf hybrids and certain Bengal/Savannah cats restricted