Pet Relocation to the United Kingdom

Effortless Pet Relocation to the United Kingdom: Your Expert Guide with Continental Pet Relocation

Embark on a seamless pet relocation journey with Continental Pet Relocation, where our specialists will walk you through every step of the process. Our comprehensive services ensure that you receive detailed instructions and guidance on airline and country-specific document requirements. Plus, we provide templates, pre-filled health certificates, and FedEx prepaid labels for USDA endorsement processing, making the process hassle-free.



Planning to import your pet to the United Kingdom? Here's an overview of the requirements you need to know. Due to the high demand for pets traveling to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), pet acceptance operates on a first-come, first-served basis. All pets arriving at LHR must have an advanced reservation secured at the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC). Given the limited space and high demand at HARC, we recommend booking with Continental Pet Relocation at least 60 days in advance of your desired relocation date.

Rest assured, we'll confirm your import eligibility and promptly request the desired space with the airline and HARC on your behalf. Please note that HARC only accepts pre-notifications and reservation requests directly from the airline, which are then added to the PHILIS database. Trust Continental Pet Relocation to handle all the logistics, ensuring a smooth and stress-free relocation experience for you and your furry companion.

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Pet Travel Microchip & Vaccination Requirements

Time frame: Recommended at least 30 days before the departure date

All pets arriving in The United Kingdom from The United States have a microchip and proof of primary rabies vaccination. A "primary" rabies vaccine is defined as a 1-year rabies vaccine

administered after the microchip implantation and boostered within the first year. Rabies vaccination cannot be administered until a minimum age of 12 weeks. The Rabies vaccine must be at least 21 days old at the final health exam and endorsement.

Each pet must be identified by means of a microchip. No other form of identification is acceptable. The microchip used should comply with 15-digit ISO Standard 11784 or 11785. The United Kingdom currently accepts AVID 9 and AVID 10 in addition to ISO. The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccine is administered.

Tapeworm treatment

Dogs UK- Tapeworm treatment no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before arrival at the destination airport. Praziquantel must be the active ingredient.

Other recommend vaccines

• Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHLPP) and Bordetella.
• Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).



These should be valid at the time of import and administered no less than two weeks before export

date for maximum effectiveness.

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UK Import Documentation

UK Pet Import Services

Time frame: Within ten days before departure (non-commercial) or two days prior (commercial)

We will confirm the travel scheme under which your pet is traveling and will provide the guidance, detailed

instructions, and templates for the health exam appointment.

• NON-COMMERCIAL/10-DAY HEALTH CERTIFICATE: Pet arriving in The UK within five days of the pet owner's arrival in The UK will travel as a non-commercial movement using a health certificate that is valid for 10 days
• COMMERCIAL/2-DAY HEALTH CERTIFICATE: Pets arriving in The UK more or less than five days after the pet owner arrives The UK will travel as a commercial movement using a health certificate that is valid for 2 days

Our services always include the UK Import Services:

• Guidance with ToR (VAT if applicable is paid directly to import agency)
• HARC Pre-Check
• UK Customs Clearance
• Airline Handling Fees
• *Optional home delivery or boarding facility is also available