Rules change. Entry rules for pets are set by each country and can change at short notice. This page was checked on 20 October 2026. Charter-A confirms the rules for your exact route and dates when you book, and you should always check the official source linked on the page.
What applies
- Check GOV.UK for an EHC; check the destination's own rules.
Coming back to the UK
- Part 1 listed (Andorra, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and others): pet passport, AHC or GB pet health certificate.
- Part 2 listed (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Barbados, Jamaica, Mexico, and others): GB pet health certificate only.
- No rabies blood test for either group. Extra: Hendra certificate for cats from Australia; Nipah test for Peninsular Malaysia.
- Dogs: tapeworm treatment 24 hours to 5 days before arrival.
Good to know
See the GOV.UK table for the exact country list.
Flying on a private charter means your pet stays with you in the cabin. We plan the arrival airport around the checks your route needs. See how it works or ask us for a quote.
The full rules for leaving and entering Great Britain: leaving the UK · bringing a pet into the UK.
Official sources (read 20 October 2026): GOV.UK - Which pet travel document you need · GOV.UK - Pet travel: checks on pets by transport carriers (APHA) (updated 1 Oct 2026)