Great Britain is considering return to the pet ID - what does that mean for pet owners?

Great Britain is considering return to the pet ID - what does that mean for pet owners?

England, Großbritannien - Great Britain has announced that it will initiate the process to resume the EU pet ID card system. According to FVW strives after it had been released from this rules in January 2021. The suspension of the system had an important impact on the travel conditions for pet owners, especially for dogs, cats and ferrets. Since then, pet owners have been confronted with increased requirements and high fees if they want to introduce their animals into the EU.

In order to understand recommendations and information regarding entry with dogs in Great Britain, it is important to look at the current provisions. In order to travel to England, Scotland or Wales with a dog from an EU country, numerous criteria have to be met, such as Travel4dogs

entry requirements for dogs

• The EU petrol card is imperative.
• The dog must be marked with a microchip.
• A valid rabies vaccination is required, whereby the dog must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of vaccination.
• The vaccination must be administered by an authorized veterinarian and the validity must not be exceeded.
• Entry is possible at the earliest 21 days after completing the vaccinations.
• In addition, a tapeworm treatment by a veterinarian is necessary, which must be documented 1 to 5 days before arrival in England.

Important information also applies to travel with puppies. Dogs under 15 weeks are not allowed to enter, and puppies have to travel with a valid rabies vaccination. The earliest puppy takes the earliest with the age of 15 weeks. On vacation trips, only a maximum number of 5 dogs can be taken.

forbidden dog breeds and transport regulations

In the UK, certain dog breeds, such as the Pit Bull Terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro, are prohibited due to strict laws on dog keeping. The ban on entry depends on the external appearance and not based on the breed specified in the passport.

In addition, travelers have to enter approved routes. Dogs must not travel in the aircraft cabin; Instead, they have to be transported in the cargo hold. Trains or crossings on your own boats are also prohibited. From April 2, 2025, it is also necessary to apply for an electronic entry permit to be able to enter Great Britain.

The Federal Government shows that the regulations for entry with pets, especially dogs, play a central role. The desired accession to the EU petrol card system could be relieved for many pet owners and make international travel with animals considerably.