Can I Bring My Pet to the UK?

Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure for the whole family. But don’t forget your furry family members when you are applying for all your visas with the help of an immigration lawyer in Birmingham. You most certainly want to take them with you so you must be sure to follow the rules and procedures that will make this happen.

The UK has a certification process called “PETS”, and once your cat or dog has fulfilled all the requirements of this process, he or she will be able to enter and live in the UK with you. Here are the basic steps to take to ensure you and your pet can relocate easily.

At least six months prior to your anticipated move, have your pet vaccinated for rabies. At the end of this six month period your vet will perform a blood test which will verify the success of the vaccination. At this point the vet will sign your “PETS” certificate.

Even before the vaccinations and blood tests, you should have your pet micro chipped. This will ensure a safe return if he were to get lost, and is a requirement of entry.

You will also need to have your pet treated for ticks and tapeworm. This again, is a simple procedure that your vet can carry out and should be completed 24-48 hours prior to your departure. A certificate stating that the test has been done must be signed by your vet and carried with you.

Once all of these procedures and tests have been completed, and the six month waiting period has passed, your vet will sign and give you the “PETS” certificate. All that remains to be considered now is booking your transportation. Pets may travel into and throughout the UK only on specified air, rail and sea providers. A list of these providers can be obtained from government offices, tourist centers or perhaps even your own travel agent.

You need not worry about a dog or cat license for your pet as they no longer require them in the UK. There is a list, however, of dangerous breeds, and you may need a special permit of some kind if you own one of these dogs.

So as long as you get your “PETS” certificate, you and your furry family member should be able to continue on your new adventure together with ease!

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