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Traveling with your pet in United Kingdom

Timi checked the paperwork, Mili already scouted the best spots. Follow the three steps below, or jump straight to the topic you need.

Bringing a Pet into Great Britain: The OverviewTapeworm Treatment for DogsEurotunnel Le ShuttleGreat Britain vs. Northern Ireland vs. IrelandDog-Friendly Pubs6 Weeks Before
Illustration of British travel icons: a castle, a Queen's Guard, a red phone box, a London bus, a full English breakfast and a crown

How to use this guide

Three steps, in the order most trips need them.

  1. Sort the paperworkMicrochip, rabies vaccine and the right travel document. Start with Documents.
  2. Book the tripChoose how you'll travel and where you'll sleep: Getting There and Where to Stay.
  3. Follow the checklistA plan from six weeks out to the day you fly. Open the Checklist.

Everything you need, by topic

35 guides across 8 topics, updated October 2026.

  • Flat lay of a pet passport, vaccination record, microchip scanner and leash on a wooden table

    Documents

    Microchips, rabies timing, the Animal Health Certificate, and tapeworm rules.

    6 guides
  • Shiba Inu in a pilot uniform and sunglasses in front of a small airplane

    Getting There

    Eurotunnel, ferries, approved flight routes, and driving on the left.

    5 guides
  • Golden retriever napping on a fluffy pink rug wearing a sleep mask

    Where to Stay

    Hotels, countryside cottages, Airbnbs and campsites — and what they charge.

    5 guides
  • Vet in gloves gently examining a golden retriever puppy on a clinic table

    Health & Emergency

    Vets, RSPCA/PDSA, insurance, ticks, and weather that’s milder but not harmless.

    5 guides
  • Dog enjoying a dog-friendly treat cup at a café counter

    Eating Out

    The dog-friendly pub, the hygiene rules behind it, and pub-garden culture.

    3 guides
  • Spaniel leaping along a sunny green path in the woods

    Activities

    National Trust land, the Countryside Code, beach bans, and Royal Parks.

    4 guides
  • Woman and a dog browsing pet bowls in a pet shop aisle

    Shopping

    Pharmacies, Pets at Home, and restocking supplies on the road.

    3 guides
  • Small dog lying in an open suitcase packed with clothes on a wooden floor

    Checklist

    A week-by-week plan, from six weeks out to the day you cross.

    4 guides