Entry rules for pets entering the UK from the EU and listed non-EU countries:
What has to be done
Now
From 1 January 2012
Microchip
Yes
Rabies vaccination
Documentation (pet passport or third country certificate)
Blood test (dogs and cats)
No
Pre-entry waiting period
Length of waiting period before entry to the UK
6 months from date sample taken for blood test
21 days after vaccination against rabies
Tick treatment
Yes (24-48 hours before embarkation)
Tapeworm treatment
Yes (as for ticks)
Under consideration at European level
Entry rules for pets entering the UK from unlisted non-EU countries:
All pets from unlisted third countries are licensed into quarantine for 6 months and vaccinated against rabies on arrival
Blood test
Yes. Blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination.
Documentation ( third country certificate)
3 months after blood sample date
