Einreise mit Tier: Vereinigtes Königreich (2026)

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Vereinigtes Königreich requires an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (with a 21-day waiting period), a rabies titer test with a 90-day waiting period, and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. There is no quarantine if all documents are in order. Breed restrictions apply. Build my pet’s travel plan →

Ihr Tier darf ins Vereinigte Königreich weder in der Kabine noch als aufgegebenes Gepäck reisen.

Das Vereinigte Königreich verlangt, dass Tiere als Luftfracht reisen.

“Pets have to travel as cargo on a plane unless: you’re flying on a chartered private plane you’re travelling with a guide or assistance dog”

How Vereinigtes Königreich handles your pet

Key points

  • Approved routes: you may only enter Great Britain on a carrier and route approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, and there are NO approved routes into Wales — arrive via England or Scotland
  • You do not need an approved route when travelling from the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland
  • APHA republishes the approved airline/airport and sea/rail lists roughly weekly, so check the live list before booking rather than relying on a stored copy
  • Pets must travel as air cargo unless on a chartered private plane or travelling as a guide/assistance dog

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the cabin Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Not acceptedverified 2026-09-03

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Not acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Cargo: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-09-03

Health & documents

Microchip · Required Javerified 2026-09-03
Microchip · StandardISO 11784 and ISO 11785verified 2026-09-03
Microchip · Tattoo accepted Javerified 2026-09-03
Microchip · Must be done before vaccination Javerified 2026-09-03
Quarantine · Typenone_if_compliantverified 2026-09-03
Quarantine · Required Neinverified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Minimum level iu ml0.5verified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days90 daysverified 2026-09-03
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days30 daysverified 2026-09-03
Import permit · Required Neinverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Issuerofficial_vetverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Required Javerified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Endorsed byofficial veterinarianverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate · Government endorsed Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies vaccination · Required Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies vaccination · Booster required Javerified 2026-09-03
Rabies vaccination · Approved vaccines list
  • inactivated or recombinant vaccine approved in the country of use
verified 2026-09-03
Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination21 daysverified 2026-09-03
Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination12 weeksverified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Drugpraziquantelverified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Required Javerified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Vet documented Javerified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Window max hours before arrival120verified 2026-09-03
Tapeworm treatment · Window min hours before arrival24verified 2026-09-03
Internal parasite treatment · Drug acceptedpraziquantelverified 2026-09-03
Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days10 daysverified 2026-09-03

Other rules

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-09-03
Assistance animals accepted Javerified 2026-09-03

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Javerified 2026-09-03
Documentation required Javerified 2026-09-03

Zeitlicher Ablauf

Tag -90 Mikrochip setzen · Tag -21 Frist für die Tollwutimpfung · Tag -10 Gesundheitszeugnis ausgestellt · Tag 0 Ankunft beim Zoll

Bedingte Anforderungen

Diese Regeln gelten nur für einen Teil der Reisenden — je nachdem, woher das Tier abfliegt, wo es gewesen ist oder wer mitreist. Die meisten können sie übergehen; trifft eine aber auf Sie zu, kann sie ändern, was Sie brauchen, oder zur Einreiseverweigerung führen, wenn Sie sie überspringen.

Pet entering Great Britain from an EU country or a GB-'listed' country/territory

  • Tollwut-Titertest (Blutuntersuchung): GOV.UK: a rabies blood test is needed only when the origin is neither an EU country nor on GB's 'listed' countries table. This origin is an EU member state, a listed country/territory, or Northern Ireland / the Channel Islands / the Isle of Man — so no blood test and no 3-month wait apply. Unlisted origins keep the base requirement.

Cat entering Great Britain from Australia — Hendra virus certificate

  • Health certificate: In addition to the Great Britain pet health certificate, a cat from Australia needs a certificate from the Australian Department of Agriculture confirming it has NOT been exposed to Hendra virus in the 60 days before departure.

Dog or cat entering Great Britain from Peninsular Malaysia — Nipah certificate

  • Health certificate: From Peninsular Malaysia a dog or cat also needs a certificate from the Malaysian government veterinary health services showing: no contact with pigs in the 60 days before departure; no stay on a holding where Nipah disease was found in those 60 days; and a NEGATIVE Nipah virus antibody blood test from a Nipah-approved laboratory, on a sample taken no more than 10 days before departure.

Rassebeschränkungen

Verbotene Rassen: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, XL Bully geprüft 2026-09-03

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Vereinigtes Königreich require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Vereinigtes Königreich requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Vereinigtes Königreich?
No, Vereinigtes Königreich does not require quarantine for imported pets, provided all documentation is in order. Verify your requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Vereinigtes Königreich require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Vereinigtes Königreich requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Vereinigtes Königreich require for pets?
Vereinigtes Königreich requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Vereinigtes Königreich require a rabies titer test?
Yes, Vereinigtes Königreich requires a rabies titer test (FAVN). There is a 90-day waiting period after the test. Results must show ≥0.5 IU/ml. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Vereinigtes Königreich have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Vereinigtes Königreich has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, XL Bully. Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →