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Changes to the Pet Travel Scheme from 1 January 2012

From 1 January 2012, the rules for pets entering the UK will change as it aligns its Pet Travel Scheme with the EU-wide pet movement system under EC Regulation 998/2003.

The main changes

For EU and listed non EU countries

  • a post vaccination blood test is no longer required
  • a 21-day wait after vaccination before entry/ re-entry to the UK
  • no tick treatment required
  • tapeworm treatment for dogs required 24hrs-5days before embarkation to the UK

For unlisted non EU countries

  • quarantine no longer compulsory as animal can be prepared in country of travel
  • a three-month wait after a satisfactory post vaccination blood test before entry/ re-entry to the UK
  • no tick treatment required
  • tapeworm treatment for dogs required 24hrs-5days before embarkation to the UK

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