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.
Northern Ireland: what is specific to the country
- Free Northern Ireland pet travel document (PTD) plus microchip. No rabies jab or tapeworm treatment with a PTD.
- By air: email DAERA at least 10 working days before (GOV.UK).
- Airports for travellers' point of entry: Belfast International, Belfast City, City of Derry.
- PTD scheme does not cover onward travel to the EU.
Returning from Northern Ireland to the UK
- No documents needed from Northern Ireland to Great Britain; microchip only. No checks. No tapeworm treatment needed.
Good to know
Private aircraft are not mentioned in the pages read (not yet confirmed: ). Give DAERA the full flight details.
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 to Northern Ireland.
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 - Travelling to Northern Ireland · DAERA (Northern Ireland) - Travelling with pets (last updated 25 Jun 2026)