Pet passports: what you need to know before taking your pet overseas

Your pet is part of your family – it’s only natural that you’d consider taking him on your holiday abroad, or if a change of circumstances means moving overseas. Here’s what you need to know about pet passports, to help you plan your trip.
Does my pet need a passport?
If you need to bring your dog, cat or ferret into the UK from a European Union country for the first time, you’ll need a pet passport.
The same goes for taking your pet on a trip to another country within the EU. None of the rules in this article are currently affected by Brexit plans for the UK to leave the European Union.