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Bringing your pet to United Kingdom

Microchip, rabies shot 21+ days before travel, a USDA-endorsed UK health certificate and (dogs) a tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before landing. Pets fly in the hold with approved carriers only.

DifficultyModerate
StartStart 22+ days ahead
QuarantineUp to 4 months if rules are broken
Rabies blood testNot needed from the US
PermitNo permit, but approved airline + airport only

Rules checked Oct 27, 2026 against official sources · Dogs & cats

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Step by step

  1. At least 21 days before
    Microchip, then rabies vaccine
    Microchip before the rabies shot, then wait at least 21 full days.
  2. 14–60 days before arrival
    Book an approved airline and airport
    Pets travel in the hold on approved routes. Only recognised assistance dogs may fly in the cabin into Great Britain.
  3. Within 10 days before arrival
    UK health certificate + USDA endorsement
    Issued by a USDA-accredited vet, endorsed by USDA APHIS within 10 days of arrival.
  4. 1–5 days before arrivaldogs only
    Tapeworm treatment (dogs)
    24 to 120 hours before you land, by an accredited vet (praziquantel recommended), written on the certificate.

Watch out

  • No cabin pets on flights into Great Britain — book the hold on an approved route.
  • The tapeworm window is strict: not earlier than 5 days or later than 24 hours before landing.
  • Breaking the rules can mean quarantine for up to 4 months.

Official sources: www.aphis.usda.gov · www.gov.uk · www.gov.uk. Not legal or veterinary advice — confirm with your vet, your airline and the destination's authority.

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