Overseas Travel

Information about taking pets abroad including documentation requirements and transport options. Articles cover pet passports, quarantine rules, courier services and insurance for international pet travel.

All About Pet Passports

Pet passports let cats, dogs and ferrets travel internationally without quarantine, replacing the old six-month kennelling requirement introduced in 2000.

Holidays and Pets

Weigh up whether to take your pet on holiday or find a suitable kennel, cattery or boarding option while you're away.

Pet Courier Services

Help moving your pet across town or overseas with courier services, taxis, vets and specialised pet transport options.

Pet Travel Insurance

Pet insurance helps cover unexpected vet costs when travelling with your pet, so consider your options during the free initial coverage period.

Travelling to Dog Shows

Dog show exhibitors drive across the UK every weekend with their dogs, arriving early and stopping regularly for rest breaks on long journeys.

What Is the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)

The Pet Travel Scheme lets you take dogs, cats and ferrets abroad without quarantine, but rules vary by country and have changed since Brexit.

Where Can We Take Our Pets?

Taking your pet abroad requires a Pet Passport and careful planning, especially after Brexit, as approved destinations and rules have changed.

Which Pets Can Travel Overseas?

Your pet can travel overseas, but dogs, cats and ferrets need passports while others have fewer restrictions.