The Pet Passport Travel Scheme - Taking Your Pet Abroad?

About the Pet Passport Scheme
The Pet Passport Scheme allows cats and dogs over three months of age to enter the UK from certain qualifying countries without the need for quarantine, providing they meet certain stringent requirements. 
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    How do I get a passport for my pet?
Pet Passports are issued by our vets under the official guidance of DEFRA. Your pet must conform to all the conditions outlined below.
  If you require further information, then contact the surgery on 01342 327799 or welcome@portlandvets.co.uk
  • A microchip must be implanted giving your dog or cat a permanent and unique identity number.
  • Vaccination against rabies is required with an approved vaccine, (from 12 weeks of
  • Your pet cannot enter or re-enter the UK from abroad until 21 days after a rabies vaccination was administered.
  • The EU passport itself is issued by a vet appointed officially by DEFRA as soon as your pet has been microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. At Portland Road Vets all our Veterinary Surgeons have DEFRA Official Vet Status.
  • Treatment against tapeworms is necessary with approved products, 1 to 5 days before re-entering the UK. There is a section in the passport that must be completed and signed by a veterinarian for tapeworm treatment. The rules and timing of this treatment are very strict and must be adhered to exactly.

Keeping your Passport Valid
Once your pet has been issued it's passport it is important to have rabies vaccinations renewed as directed by your Veterinary Surgeon. Ensuring your pets rabies boosters are kept up to date enables the passport to be renewed without further blood tests.

Further information on the Pet Passport Scheme is available from
Portland Road Vet Surgery

Click here for the DEFRA website

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