Returning To Uk With Pet Dog From South Africa

Linotype | 08:09 Thu 16th Jan 2014 | Pets

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Am returning soon, probably around Easter, from South Africa to the UK. We want to bring our Yorkie back with us, anybody know the latest on quarantine regs for the UK? Help greatly appreciated. Conflicting reports this side ...

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EDDIE51

here is the UK government web site for quarantine regs
https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-quarantine

EDDIE51

By the way quarantine is VERY expensive .I got a quote for someone 2 years ago and the cheapest was £1500 !

Linotype

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Yikes! I've been told UK have relaxed the laws somewhat of late and basically all that's needed is a 'passport-type' document and a blood test for one's dog. Intend visiting my vet here in Cape Town soonest. Thanks for your input thus far ...

EDDIE51

The relaxed laws do not apply to imports from places where rabies is endemic such as South Africa. You will need the full quarantine.The people I got quotes for were coming from Zimbabwe.

EDDIE51

More information here, you must arrange an import licence before you travel and you can only arrive via Heathrow or Gatwick as they are the only airports that have facilities to take the dog direct to quarantine.
https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-quarantine
You also have to use an approved carrier (airline) that is registered to carry animals for quarantine . Again VERY expensive , more than the ticket for a person!

Linotype

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OK, now in a bit of a quandary, your info most helpful to me. Have arranged to meet our vet soonest, possibly tomorrow, will keep you up to speed. Thanks once again.

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