Changes to pet travel in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit

An overview for pet owners

Pet owners will still be able to travel to Europe with their pet after the UK leaves the EU, whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations. However, in the event of no deal, you may need to take some additional steps to be able to travel with your pet to the EU.

If you are planning to travel after 29 March 2019 the Government will recommend contacting us at least four months in advance to check what you need to do.

If you to wish travel to the EU on 30 March 2019, for example, you should discuss the legal requirements with us as soon as possible and by 28 November 2018 at the latest.

The requirements for travel would include making sure that pets are effectively vaccinated against rabies before they travel. This involves having an up-to-date rabies vaccination and a blood test to demonstrate sufficient levels of rabies antibody.

The blood test would need to be carried out a minimum of 30 days after any initial rabies vaccination and a minimum of three months before their travel date, so you need to make sure you contact us in good time to ensure you are able to travel with your pet.

The Government has published further guidance for pet owners on its website.