Pet Move (UK)
Until 30 January 2001, UK had very strict regulations against bringing cats and dogs into UK from Japan.
For every case, the quaraitine period was six months. However, UK changed its regulations on 31 January 2001. Now, an early release of two days can be approved if every condition has been cleared.
For details, please click here: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm
The following are the approved routes for carrying your pets from Japan to UK:
Nagoya or Osaka (Kansia), Japan to London Heathrow: Japan Airlines Tokyo (Narita) to London Heathrow: All Nippon Airways and Japan Airline.
Dangerous dogs
It is against the law in Great Britain to possess certain types of dogs, and this cannot be altered even if the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme are met. The dogs in question are:
- Pit bull terriers
- Japanese tosas
- Dogo Argentinos
- Fila Brazilieros
In the even that any of these are brought into Great Britain - whether or not under the Pet Travel Scheme ? they could be seized and destroyed. The person bringing in the dog could also be arrested, and be liable for conviction in a court, leading to imprisonment and/or a fine. Travellers are therefore strongly advised not to try to bring to Great Britain any dogs that could be regarded as a prohibited species. If in doubt, we advise that you do not travel with it.
REQUIRED PROCEDURE
In order to bring in a dog/cat, it must be brought in by a manifested air cargo and is not allowed to be personally carried in.
- An import permit is not required. In January 2012, the regulations for bringing in a dog/cat from Japan was modified to become more relaxed. A quarantine period is no longer required if the following conditions are met.
Also, starting January 2012, no blood testing is required. - Rabies vaccination must be done more than 21 days prior to the date of arrival in UK.
- Prepare a Pet Passport document.
- Tapeworm treatment required within 24 hours - 120 hours before the arrival time in UK (for dogs only).
- In order to clear the import customs tax-free, the C5 form must be prepared.
