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Taking pets abroad Preparing for the outward journey The requirements are the same for Spain, France and Portugal. To obtain a 'passport' your pet must first be fitted with an electronic identity chip. Once this has been fitted and tested, they can be vaccinated against rabies and have the necessary blood tests carried out by your vet. Approximately six months after the tests you should be given a health certificate for your pet. The full procedure is detailed on the DEFRA website at: www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm/ or you can telephone the helpline on: 0870 241 1710. Alternatively we can provide you with a printed copy, on request. Preparing for the return journey A few days before you return with your pet to the UK, you will need to visit a local approved vet for them to be checked over. This is to ensure that they are free of tapeworms, fleas and ticks. You will be given a certificate to show that this has been done. The full procedure can be obtained via the sources shown above for the outward journey. Travelling Prior to leaving it is advisable to contact the organisation with which you intend to travel, to make sure that you can meet their criteria for transporting pets. See our page on pets and the eurotunnel for more details. Eurosettlers Limited, The Laithe, Middop, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 4JR T: 01200 445045 F: 01200 445845 E : enquiries@eurosettlers.com |
