What is the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS for short)?
The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) was introduced by the Government in 2000 and allows pet dogs, cats and ferrets to travel between the UK and certain countries, mainly in the EU, without quarantine. For ferry routes the eligible countries are Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Spain. No paperwork is needed for Ireland. Pet dogs, including guide and hearing dogs, and cats resident in the UK or one of other qualifying countries can enter or re-enter the country without quarantine, provided they meet the scheme’s rules. That includes obtaining a pet passport if travelling from an EU country. The passports are issued by government-authorised vets known as Local Veterinary Inspectors, or LVIs. If an owner’s local veterinary practice does not have a resident LVI they should be able to advise where the nearest one works. Owners can also find out from their local Animal Health Divisional Office. For contact details, please Click here. For more information, please call the PETS Helpline on 0870 24
