You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland.  

When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet or assistance dog needs: 

• a microchip 
• a valid rabies vaccination 
• an animal health certificate unless you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland 
• tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta 

Make sure to always check the rules of the country you’re travelling to for any additional restrictions or requirements before you travel. 

You may be asked to show proof of any of the above upon entry to the EU or Northern Island, so make sure you carry all documentation with you on your trip.  

An EU pet passport issued in a member state or Northern Ireland is still valid to enter GB, but before they enter, all pets must be: 

• microchipped 
• vaccinated against rabies (your vet needs proof that your pet’s at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them and will need to wait 21 days after the primary vaccination before travel). 

There are different requirements for pets entering from certain third countries, such as a rabies blood test. And, travellers from countries not free from tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) will need to take your dog to a vet for an approved tapeworm treatment. You must do this no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before entering GB. 

Your pet must have one of the following documents when entering or returning to GB: 

• an EU pet passport issued in the EU (or in GB if issued before 1 January 2021), or a pet passport from another Part 1 listed third country
• the animal health certificate (AHC) issued in GB used to travel to the EU – which you can use to re-enter GB for up to 4 months after it was issued
• a Great Britain pet health certificate, if you’re travelling from a ‘Part 2’ or ‘not listed’ country, or a ‘Part 1’ country that does not issue pet passports. You can check the country you’re travelling from to see if it’s Part 1, Part 2, or not listed.

Your pet will not need this documentation if it’s entering GB from Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man 

You can enter the UK if your pet:

• Has been microchipped.
• Has a pet passport or health certificate.
• Has been vaccinated against rabies – you will also need a blood test if you are travelling from a country that is “not listed”.

Animals without this paperwork will need to go into quarantine for up to 4 months.

But the Government has put up in place new emergency support for those fleeing Ukraine with their pets and will also be covering vaccination, microchipping and quarantine costs.

If you’re travelling from Ukraine with your pets, call +44 3000 200 301 (option 2) or email pettravel@apha.gov.uk to find out what to do.

If you at a British citizen who lives in the EU and plans to travel with your pet using a UK-issued pet passport, you should speak to your vet. They’ll help to ensure you’re compliant with EU Pet Travel Regulations. 

You cannot bring more than five pets into GB unless you’re attending or training for a competition, show, sporting event (and have written proof of this) or have approval as a rescue organisation.  

You’ll need written evidence of registration for the event when you travel.