Export – Going Abroad

The regulations that govern the ‘exporting’ of animals vary. We ensure our staff are continually educated about the most current regulations and policies for pets entering and leaving the UK. This means we’re able to give the most up to date expert advice regarding the relocation of your pet. We strongly advise you to contact us well in advance of your intended travel date to ensure that all requirements for your pet are met. We export cats and dogs and most other domestic animals and birds (and the odd hedgehog!). Click on more information on each of the maps to get an overview of some of the requirements. Full information will be provided when quoted. If your country is not listed below please contact us as we may be able to help you.

Canada

More information

Cats and dogs travelling to Canada require any ONE of the following :

– Valid rabies vaccination and private health certificate
– Pets passport
– DEFRA export health certificate

If you wish to travel on the same flight as your pet please contact us before making your passenger booking.

We suggest you book your flight through Canadian Affair.

Downloadable 2 Page Brochure

Requirements For A Pets Passport

Your dog or cat must be micro chipped first, then a rabies vaccination administered.

Your vet can then issue a pets passport and your pet can travel 21 days after the rabies vaccination has been administered.

For All Other Destinations Worldwide

Please contact us, we will be happy to advise you of import requirements of the destination country and if a UK DEFRA export health certificate is required.

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

USA

More information

Dogs over 3 months (4 in some states) are required to be vaccinated against rabies.

In some states, but not all, a rabies vaccination is required for cats, but we strongly advise that your pet is vaccinated, as state laws can suddenly change.

A fit to travel certificate from your vet no more than 10 days before departure is an airline requirement.

Downloadable 2 Page Brochure

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

Thailand And Far East

More information

Cat and dogs require both a DEFRA export health certificate and an import permit to enter Thailand.

The requirements for other far eastern countries may vary. Please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

Downloadable 2 Page Brochure

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

Bermuda

More information

DEFRA export health certificate and Bermuda import permit required, PetsAway UK will arrange these, liaise with breeder and nominated veterinary practice.

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

Malta

More information

For pet transport to Malta a pets passport is required, along with a Maltese import permit, which we will obtain on your behalf.

Requirements For A Pets Passport

Your dog or cat must be micro chipped first, then a rabies vaccination administered.

Your vet can then issue a pets passport and your pet can travel 21 days after the rabies vaccination has been administered.

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

Europe

More information

Most European countries require your pet to travel on a pets passport with no additional requirements. There are a few exceptions which we will be happy to advise you of.

Airlines require the clinical examination page of the pets passport to be completed, usually no more than 48 hours before departure check in time, this must be stamped and signed by your vet.

Requirements For A Pets Passport

Your dog or cat must be micro chipped first, then a rabies vaccination administered.

Your vet can then issue a pets passport and your pet can travel 21 days after the rabies vaccination has been administered.

For All Other Destinations Worldwide

Please contact us, we will be happy to advise you of import requirements of the destination country and if a UK DEFRA export health certificate is required.

Measuring Your Pet For Transportation

Your dog or cat must be accurately measured for transportation and must conform to IATA regulations.

Downloadable Information Sheet PDF

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