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Bringing Your Dog From the EU to the UK

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Bringing a dog into Great Britain from the EU is straightforward on paper, but one step trips people up more than any other: the tapeworm treatment must be given and recorded by a vet 24 to 120 hours (1–5 days) before you arrive. Miss that window and your dog can be refused entry or held. The EU is a listed region, so there's no titer test. Here's the full checklist.

The checklist, step by step

1
ISO microchip
🗓 As early as possible — before the rabies shot
Your dog must be microchipped before or at the same time as the rabies vaccination.
2
Rabies vaccination
🗓 At least 21 days before travel
A valid rabies vaccination given after the microchip; wait 21 days after the primary vaccination before travelling.
3
EU pet passport or GB health certificate
🗓 Before travel
Travel with a valid EU pet passport (issued in the EU) or a GB health certificate for the dog.
4
Tapeworm treatment
🗓 24–120 hours (1–5 days) before arrival
A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before you arrive in Great Britain.

Good to know

Enter Great Britain on an approved route. The tapeworm timing is strict — plan the vet visit around your arrival, not your departure.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the tapeworm treatment timing so strict?Great Britain requires the treatment 24–120 hours before arrival to protect against Echinococcus multilocularis. Outside that window it doesn't count, and your dog can be refused or held.
Does an EU pet passport work for entering the UK?Yes — a valid EU pet passport issued in an EU country is accepted, alongside the microchip, rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment.
Are any dog breeds banned from the UK?Yes. Types banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act (and the XL Bully) generally can't be brought into Great Britain. Check your dog isn't a restricted type before travelling.

Official sources

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This guide is for general information and is kept in step with official sources, but requirements change and can vary by case. Always confirm the current rules with the official authority for your route before you travel.

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