Bringing a pet from the UK to the United States is governed by CDC and USDA APHIS requirements. As of 2024, the CDC requires dogs entering the US to have a valid rabies vaccination and a CDC Dog Import Form submitted online before travel. The UK is classified as a low-risk country for dog rabies, which simplifies the process compared to high-risk countries.
GB → US
Pet Relocation from UK to US
Transit Time
1-2 days (direct flights available)
Quarantine
Not Required
Estimated Cost
$2,500 – $6,000
Shippers
99 companies
Import Requirements for United States
- CDC Dog Import Form submitted online before travel
- Valid rabies vaccination (dogs must be at least 6 months old)
- ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- Health certificate from UK-licensed veterinarian (within 10 days of travel)
- Entry through CDC-registered port of entry
- Cats: no federal rabies requirement but check state/county rules
Airbridge INTL Agency/ My Pet Travel
Hounslow, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Fish
IPATA Member
4.6(420)
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Airpets
Heathrow, Middx, EN, United Kingdom
Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets · Livestock (small)
BOAS Certified
4.6(420)
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Airsupply Pet Travel/PassportforPets
Middlesex, EN, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
5.0(2)
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Animalcouriers Ltd
Caterham , EN, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA Member
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Extrordinair
Edinburgh, SC, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.7(38)
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FetchAPet Ltd.
Colchester, EN, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
4.9(39)
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Flypets
Lyne, EN, United Kingdom
Dogs & Cats · Other · Birds
BOAS Certified
4.6(73)
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Global Pet Relocation
Cambridgeshire, UK, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
IPATA CertifiedBOAS Certified
5.0(189)
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JCS Livestock - London
Bedfont. Middlesex, EN, United Kingdom
Birds · Dogs & Cats · Exotic Pets
BOAS Certified
4.9(14)
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