To enter the UK pet dogs, cats and ferrets must:
Further information can be found on the government website. Travel requirements for pets going to and from unlisted non-EU countries is more complicated than the standard pet passport, and they will need other documentation, so make sure you check requirements ahead of time. A list of these countries is here on the government website. Your pet can only travel to EU countries and certain listed non-EU countries with their passport. 2014 brought new rules and a new style passport aiming to reduce fraud, illegal trade of animals, and enforce checks at all EU borders. Meeting these criteria ensures your pet is protected against certain diseases. Passports issued under PETS contain information that is unique to the animal, as well as information proving they meet criteria needed for entering the UK. Many exotic diseases do not have licensed veterinary medicines available here, and treatment may be delayed while importing drugs from abroad. You need to consider if your pet is likely to be affected by the stress of long-distance travel, high temperatures in many southern European countries, and the risk of exposure to new diseases. PETS allows for travel, but it should not be undertaken without serious thought.
UK pets will not have met these diseases before and are susceptible. Many diseases that occur abroad are not seen in the UK, and are often are transmitted by biting insects and ticks. The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) introduced in 2010 by many EU countries permits the movement of pet dogs, cats, and ferrets to and from the UK without the need for quarantine.