Travelling with pets
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Dogs, cats and ferrets
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Birds
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Other species
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Training area
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More information and contacts
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Regulations
IMPORTANT - BREXIT INFORMATION: As of January 1, 2021, all pets from Great Britain and its dependencies (excluding Northern Ireland and Gibraltar) must be entered through an airport or port authorized as a Travellers Point of Entry. Dogs, cats and ferrets should:
- Be identified.
- Have a valid anti-rabies vaccine.
- Be accompanied by a Health Certificate or a EU pet passport (GB pet passports are not valid anymore)
- It is not necessary to perform an antibody titration test against rabies.
When returning to Great Britain it will be necessary:
- To carry out a treatment against parasites between 1-5 days before travelling.
- To present ONE of the following documents: Health Certificate used for entering into the EU, EU pet passport or GB pet passport.
- It is not necessary to perform an antibody titration test against rabies.
ENTRY: Travellers who wish to bring a pet from a third country must do so through one of the designated Travellers´ Points of Entry (PEV)
DEPARTURE: To travel with a pet to a third country you must meet the requirements of that country. The necessary certifications can be obtained in the Areas of Agriculture / Contact details of Agriculture Units