If Ukrainian guests bring their pets to the UK 

A pet dog or cat needs to be chipped and vaccinated against rabies. Owners need to wait 30 days for a blood test to certify the animal has developed antibodies against rabies. This has to be added to the pet’s passport and owners need to go to an EU-registered vet and ask for a certificate approving travel to the UK.

If these requirements are not met, refugees will have to place their pet in quarantine for four months and the UK government will meet the costs. Owners may be able to collect their animal sooner than four months if they are deemed healthy before then.

To make the necessary quarantine arrangements, email the Animal and Plant Health Agency at [email protected] or call +44 3000 200 301 and select option 2.