Travel with your Dog to China from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Dogs Travel to China
Thinking of relocating or travelling to China with your dog? Bringing a dog into China from the UK involves detailed veterinary preparation. Following both the Chinese import regulations and the UK requirements, your dog must be microchipped, fully vaccinated—including against rabies—and treated for both internal and external parasites. Additionally, a one-month quarantine pre-departure quarantine is required, and your pet must travel with an official Export Health Certificate issued by a UK-government-approved Official Veterinarian (OV).
Below, we outline the most up-to-date regulations, following the guidelines from the UK authorities and The Customs and Quarantine Bureau of China (effective as of 01/05/2019). These guidelines are designed to ensure a smooth, stress & quarantine free entry for your pet into China, and include essential veterinary protocols, documentation, and timelines.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to China, your dog will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your dog must be vaccinated against Rabies at least 30 days and no more than 12 months before travelling to China.
Additionally, standard vaccinations against distemper, parvovirus, viral hepatitis, leptospirosis and kennel cough are required.
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
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Dogs must undergo 30 days of isolation before traveling to China.
An Official Vet (OV) must inspect and approve the isolation premises, which can be your home. The OV will also conduct a pre-isolation check.
Once arrived, your pet will be eligible for a quarantine exemption on arrival, provided all import requirements are strictly followed.
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Your dog must undergo treatment for internal and external parasites within 30 days prior to travel.
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Dogs should be treated agains Leptospirosis during the isolation period.
However, an exemption for said treatment can be granted on some occasions, providing greater flexibility for pet owners. -
The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to China. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 24hrs before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your dog.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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The Export Health Certificate must confirm that no cases of rabies, except those due to European Bat Lyssavirus (EBL1 or EBL2), have been reported in the UK in the last 3 years.
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Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.
Dogs and Cats can only enter at Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang or Guangzhou airport.
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Travel with your Cat to China from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Cat Travel to China
Planning to relocate or travel to China with your feline companion? Organising the necessary veterinary paperwork for pet travel to China is quite straightforward when you know the steps involved. If you're travelling from the UK—a country recognised as rabies-free—your cat may be eligible for a quarantine exemption on arrival, provided all import requirements are strictly followed.
Below, we outline the most up-to-date regulations issued by The Customs and Quarantine Bureau of China (effective as of 01/05/2019). These guidelines are designed to ensure a smooth, stress & quarantine free entry for your pet into China, and include essential veterinary protocols, documentation, and timelines.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to China, your cat will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your cat must be vaccinated against Rabies at least 30 days and no more than 12 months before travelling to China.
Additionally, standard vaccinations against cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus), and feline infectious enteritis (parvovirus), Feline leukaemia virus.
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
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Your cat must undergo treatment for internal and external parasites within 30 days prior to travel.
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to China. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 48hrs before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your Pet.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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The Export Health Certificate must confirm that no cases of rabies, except those due to European Bat Lyssavirus (EBL1 or EBL2), have been reported in the UK in the last 3 years.
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Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.
Dogs and Cats can only enter at Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang or Guangzhou airport.
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Taking your pet to China from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
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Travel with your Pet to Colombia from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Pet Travel to Colombia
To enter Colombia from the UK, pets must meet specific requirements: they need to be microchipped, have up-to-date standard vaccinations (including against Rabies), receive an anti-parasitic treatment (for internal and external parasites), and be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to Colombia, your pet will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your pet must be vaccinated against Rabies at least 30 days and no more than 12 months before travelling to Colombia.
Additionally, these vaccinations are required:
🐶 For Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis
🐱 For Cats: Cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus), Feline infectious enteritis (parvovirus), Feline leukaemia virus
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
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Your pet must undergo treatment for internal and external parasites within 60 days prior to travel.
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to Colombia. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 7 days before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your Pet.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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The Export Health Certificate must confirm that no cases of rabies, except those due to European Bat Lyssavirus (EBL1 or EBL2), have been reported in the UK in the last 3 years.
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Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.
Banned breeds: Due to safety concerns, the following dog breeds cannot be imported into Colombia:
Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull Terrier
Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Crossbreeds or hybrids of these breeds
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Taking your pet to Colombia from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
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Travel with your Pet to Turkey from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Pet Travel to Turkey
To enter Turkey from the UK, pets must meet specific requirements: they need to be microchipped, have a valid Rabies Vaccination and Rabies Serology test, and be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to Turkey, your pet will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Turkey requires all pets to have an up-to-date rabies vaccination using a government-approved, inactivated rabies vaccine.
✔️ Your pet must be at least 90 days old at the time of vaccination.
✔️ Ensure the rabies vaccination is valid and properly recorded.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
We also recommend the following vaccinations for cats and dogs:
🐶 Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis
🐱 Cats: Cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus), Feline infectious enteritis (parvovirus), Feline leukaemia virus
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
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To confirm that your pet's rabies vaccination has been successful, a Rabies Serology Test (also known as a Titre Test) is mandatory.
🩸 The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination.
🧪 The result must show 0.5 IU/ml or higher.We can arrange your pet’s blood test with one of our trusted London practices—quick, easy, and at a great price. 🐾
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to Turkey. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 24hrs before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your Pet.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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Our clients’ preferred airline for travelling with pets to Turkey is Turkish Airlines, thanks to their clear pet travel policies and excellent service ✈️
Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.
If your pet is travelling unaccompanied, you must obtain an official import permit. Without it, your pet may be refused entry into Turkey.
You can apply for the import permit from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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Taking your pet to Turkey from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
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Travel with your Pet to Mexico from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Pet Travel to Mexico
To enter Mexico from the UK, pets must meet specific requirements: they need to be microchipped, have a valid Rabies Vaccination, receive an anti-parasitic treatment (for internal and external parasites), and be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to Mexico, your pet will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your pet must be vaccinated against Rabies at least 15 days and no more than 12 months before travelling to Mexico.
We also recommend the following vaccinations for cats and dogs:
🐶 Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis
🐱 Cats: Cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus), Feline infectious enteritis (parvovirus), Feline leukaemia virus
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
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Your pet must undergo treatment for internal and external parasites within 15 days prior to travel.
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to Mexico. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 48hrs before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your Pet.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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The Export Health Certificate must confirm that no cases of rabies, except those due to European Bat Lyssavirus (EBL1 or EBL2), have been reported in the UK in the last 3 years.
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If you are planning to travel through other countries to reach your destination in Brazil, please note that additional documentation may be necessary. Most of our clients travel through The Netherlands, Germany, France or Portugal.
Get in touch if you need help with these countries’ requirements.
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Taking your pet to Mexico from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
✅ Trusted by pet owners across the UK
✅ Affordable pricing
✅ Convenient home visits (optional)
Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🐾
Travel with your Pet to Brazil from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Pet Travel to Brazil
To enter Brazil from the UK, pets must meet specific requirements: they need to be microchipped, have a valid Rabies Vaccination, receive an anti-parasitic treatment (for internal and external parasites), and be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to Brazil, your pet will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your pet must be vaccinated against Rabies at least 21 days and no more than 12 months before travelling to Brazil.
We also recommend the following vaccinations for cats and dogs:
🐶 Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis
🐱 Cats: Cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus), Feline infectious enteritis (parvovirus), Feline leukaemia virus
🚨 Pro Tip: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
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Your pet must undergo treatment for internal and external parasites within 15 days prior to travel.
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to Brazil. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 10 days before the departure date, and following a physical examination of your Pet.
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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If you are planning to travel through other countries to reach your destination in Brazil, please note that additional documentation may be necessary. Most of our clients travel through The Netherlands, Germany, France or Portugal.
Get in touch if you need help with these countries’ requirements.Brazil will not accept pets that have been diagnosed with Leishmania.
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Taking your pet to Brazil from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
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✅ Affordable pricing
✅ Convenient home visits (optional)
Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🐾
Travel with your Pet to Lebanon from the UK
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Veterinary Requirements for Pet Travel
To enter Lebanon from the UK, pets must meet specific requirements: they need to be microchipped, have all necessary current vaccinations (including rabies), and be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate.
Detailed Requirements
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Microchipping is a quick and straightforward procedure where a tiny device is inserted under your pet’s skin. It provides a permanent identification method required by law in the UK for all Dogs and Cats.
To travel to Lebanon, your pet will need an ISO 11784 / 11785 microchip.
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Your pet will need to have up-to-date vaccinations.
For Dogs, these include:
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Parvovirus
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
For Cats, these include:
Feline Calicivirus
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
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The Rabies vaccination, while not routine in the UK due to its rabies-free status, is essential for your Pet to travel to Lebanon.
The vaccination must be administered at least 30 days prior to departure and no more than 12 months in advance.Here’s what your Rabies vaccination documentation should include:
Pet details and the 15-digit microchip number.
Date of rabies vaccination.
Vaccine batch number and manufacturer.
Vet’s signature and practice stamp.
🚨 Attention: If you are planning to get your pet vaccinated, please note that Rabies and routine vaccinations should not be given on the same day, as they may invalidate each other.
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The Export Health Certificate (EHC) is a special document which includes and certifies that your pet fulfils the Veterinary Health Requirements to travel to Lebanon. This essential document must be:
Issued by an Official Veterinarian, after a request is submitted to DEFRA, no more than 96hrs before the departure date
Legalised, to be officially recognised in Lebanon (see below).
⚠️ N.B.: Not all vets can issue an EHC—this service is only provided by Official Veterinarians (OVs).
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Once the EHC has been issued and signed by the Official Veterinarian (OV), it must undergo legalisation to be officially recognised in Lebanon.
First, the certificate must be submitted to the UK Legalisation Office (FCDO), where the signature and stamp are verified, and an apostille is attached. After this, the apostilled certificate must be taken or sent to the Lebanese Consulate, where it is further legalised to confirm its validity for use in Lebanon.
This two-step legalisation process ensures the EHC is fully accepted by Lebanese authorities.
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Travelling through other countries? 🌍 Please note that additional health certifications may be required.
Planning to come back to the UK? Your pet will need a Rabies Serology test. 🩸
Please, get in touch if you would like more information about that.
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Taking your pet to Lebanon from the UK can be challenging - but we’re here to help. We specialise in pet travel documentation, so you don’t have to worry.
✅ Trusted by pet owners across the UK
✅ Affordable pricing
✅ Convenient home visits (optional)
Let us take the stress out of pet travel—so you can focus on the excitement of your journey! 🐾