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WELCOME TO 4PAWS PET TRAVEL

Your Trusted Partner in International Pet Relocation.

We understand that your pets are more than animals; they are cherished members of your family.

At 4Paws PET TRAVEL, we are dedicated to helping pet owners organise safe, reliable and stress-free international journeys for their beloved companions.

From travel preparation and documentation to important relocation requirements, we aim to make every step of your pet’s journey easier.

Your pet’s comfort, safety and well-being are our priority.

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Because they’re family. Every step of the way.
Pet-first approach Journeys near & far Real people, personal support Care at every step
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A personal approach to every journey.
ABOUT US · 4Paws PET TRAVEL

For the ones who
make a place home.

Moving with your pet can feel like a big step. We’re here to make planning it feel a little smaller.

At 4Paws PET TRAVEL, every journey starts with a conversation. Tell us about your pet, where you’re headed, and what they need. Our team reviews the details and helps you explore availability and pricing, with your pet at the heart of the plan.

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Let’s find their way home
PET TRAVEL · WITH THEIR NEEDS IN MIND

A world to explore.
A companion to care for.

Every pet is different. So is every journey. From your first enquiry, we help you explore a travel plan around your companion and your destination.

Share their breed, size and any special requirements. We’ll talk through availability and suitable arrangements for your trip. In-cabin travel depends on the airline, route and your pet’s eligibility.

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Little paws. A very personal journey.
LITTLE PAWS · A WIDER WORLD

TRAVEL THE WORLD
WITH YOUR PET

Wherever life takes you, we’re here to help your beloved pets travel safely. Explore our worldwide pet relocation destinations and discover how 4Paws PET TRAVEL can help organise your pet’s international journey.

Every journey starts with an enquiry. These cities are places to enquire about, not confirmed service destinations. Our team checks whether arrangements are possible for your departure city, destination and pet before offering a quote.

33 cities to explore
Your next chapter, on the map
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Choose a region for a closer view. Select a marker or a city below to explore.

Europe

London

United Kingdom

Enquire about availability

Travel support to discuss

Ask our team about journey planning, documentation guidance and pet relocation arrangements for London. Available services depend on your departure point, pet and travel dates and require individual confirmation.

Before their journey

Ask about microchip identification, rabies vaccination and the passport or health certificate required for your departure country and destination. Requirements differ between the UK and the EU.

Preparation guidance is a starting point. Current official entry rules and airline acceptance must be checked for your specific journey.

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Europe

North America

South America

Africa

Asia

Australia and New Zealand

The Middle East

A NEW HOME. THE SAME BEST FRIEND.

Planning an international move with your pet? Tell us your departure city and destination, and our team will help you explore the available travel arrangements.

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UK PET IMPORT SERVICES

Importing Pets into the UK – Customs Clearance and Arrival Services

From touchdown to the comfort of home.

Bringing your dog or cat to the UK takes more than a flight booking. We help coordinate the arrival details: UK customs clearance assistance, airport arrival coordination, animal reception facility coordination and the onward journey to your family.

Our support includes document verification, microchip and veterinary paperwork checks, and customs processing assistance. We review copies before departure and work with the relevant handlers and representatives; the authorities make the final entry and release decisions.

Arrange your pet’s UK arrival
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From touchdown to the comfort of home.
START WITH A CONVERSATION

How to arrange their arrival

Send us your departure country, preferred date, proposed flight, your own travel dates and UK delivery postcode. Include each pet’s species, breed, age, weight, crate dimensions and any care needs. We discuss route availability, review your preparation, outline the costs and agree the arrival, customs and handover arrangements with you before booking. Keep original veterinary documents with your pet.

Share your travel plans
FIND THE RIGHT WAY HOME

UK Arrival Airports

Ask us about arrival coordination at the airports below. We confirm the approved route, airline acceptance and suitable animal reception arrangements for your specific journey before travel.

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Check acceptance for your pet and the specific flight before booking.
LHR

London Heathrow (LHR)

London & the South East

LGW

London Gatwick (LGW)

London & the South Coast

MAN

Manchester (MAN)

North of England

GLA

Glasgow (GLA)

West & Central Scotland

EDI

Edinburgh (EDI)

Edinburgh & East Scotland

An airport listing is not confirmation that every flight accepts pets. Routes, facilities, operating hours and species acceptance can change. These airports are in Great Britain; Northern Ireland has separate entry rules.

AFTER THEY LAND

How UK Pet
Arrivals Work

Here’s what happens between landing and being reunited. Some checks run alongside one another, and the exact arrangements vary by airport.

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Original paperwork travels with your pet. We help prepare the arrival plan.
Landing time ≠ collection time

Allow flexibility. Your pet leaves only after the required checks, customs clearance and release authorisation are complete.

  1. Arrival & reception transfer

    After landing, the airline’s authorised ground handler transfers your pet from the aircraft to the designated animal reception centre or approved handling facility. Pets arriving as cargo are not collected at the passenger baggage belt. We coordinate with the relevant handlers around the confirmed flight.

  2. Document & compliance checks

    The authorised checking team scans your pet’s microchip and matches it to the travel documents. Rabies vaccination, any required blood test, health certification and dog tapeworm treatment are checked against entry requirements. Original paperwork must travel with your pet; advance copies help identify issues before departure.

  3. Customs clearance

    The customs representative submits the appropriate import declaration and supporting information, including any approved relief reference. Customs may request evidence of ownership, value, residence or previous export. Any charges due and outstanding queries must be resolved before release; customs and animal health checks are separate requirements.

  4. Safe handling & welfare checks

    Facility staff oversee your pet’s welfare while checks take place, assessing their condition and arranging water and appropriate care. Tell us in advance about medication, anxiety or mobility needs so we can request suitable arrangements. A veterinary assessment may be needed if a concern arises, with additional charges where applicable.

  5. Release & the journey home

    Once the facility and customs have authorised release, we coordinate the agreed collection or onward transportation. We confirm the handover location, authorised collector and delivery details with you. Flight arrival is not the release time: processing, opening hours and any additional checks affect when your pet can leave.

THE LAST MILES MATTER

Airport Handover
and Delivery Options

Choose the next step around your pet’s needs and your family’s plans. We confirm availability and the agreed arrangements in your quotation.

  • Airport collection. Meet at the agreed facility after release, with the identification and authorisation required for handover.
  • Same-day onward transportation. Available on suitable routes when the release time, driver availability and journey length allow.
  • Overnight accommodation. Where available, we can help arrange an appropriate stay if a late arrival or a longer journey makes this the better option.
  • Optional door-to-door delivery. Request airport-to-home transport or discuss coordinated collection at origin and delivery in the UK.
  • Personalised transportation. Tell us about multiple pets, crate sizes, mobility needs and your preferred handover arrangements.
  • Pet aftercare services. Discuss rest, water, feeding instructions and settling-in support. Any medication or veterinary needs require advance agreement; clinical care is provided by a vet.
Plan their journey home
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Time to rest, settle in and be together again.
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Collection and onward transport planned around release.
A CLEARER PICTURE BEFORE YOU BOOK

Costs, VAT and
UK Import Requirements

There is no single arrival price. Costs depend on your circumstances, your pet’s route and needs, and the services you choose. Request a personalised breakdown before confirming arrangements.

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One companion or more: a plan around your family’s circumstances.
Customs clearance charges

Declaration preparation, customs representation and any additional processing depend on the type of import and the information required. Extra queries or amendments can add costs.

Airport handling fees

Airline, cargo handler and animal reception facility charges vary by airport, pet, arrival time and the services needed. Storage, extended stays or veterinary attention may be charged separately.

Transportation costs

Collection and delivery depend on distance, vehicle arrangements, number and size of pets, journey time and any overnight accommodation. Same-day service depends on release time and availability.

Applicable VAT

Import VAT may be payable unless an eligible relief applies. VAT on UK services is separate and may still be charged even when import relief is granted. Your quotation identifies applicable VAT, included charges and any estimates or third-party amounts.

Transfer of Residence relief

If you are moving your normal home to Great Britain, your non-commercial pet may qualify for relief from import duty and VAT. Apply to HMRC using ToR1 in advance and share the approval reference. Residence, ownership and timing conditions apply; approval is not automatic.

Returned Goods Relief

A pet previously exported from the UK may qualify on return if the conditions are met. Evidence linking the same pet to the earlier export is important. Time limits and VAT conditions apply; returning to the UK alone does not establish eligibility.

Other import requirements

The owner’s travel dates, ownership changes, number of pets, species, breed and transit history can change the applicable rules. Commercial movements can require different certification, pre-notification and an approved border control post. Tell us about these details before booking.

Relief eligibility is determined by HMRC. Customs relief does not waive animal health requirements or airport and transport charges. Read HMRC’s Transfer of Residence guidance and Returned Goods Relief guidance.

PREPARATION IS A KINDNESS

Quarantine and
Avoiding Delays

Routine quarantine is not required when all applicable entry rules are met. If they are not, pets may be placed in quarantine for up to four months, at the owner’s expense. Careful preparation reduces avoidable problems; it cannot guarantee a release time.

Choose an eligible route

Check the approved carrier and route before booking. Most pet dogs and cats entering Great Britain by air must travel as manifest cargo; recognised assistance dogs and certain private charter arrangements have different provisions. Acceptance depends on the specific flight, not just the airport.

Check the microchip first

An ISO-compliant microchip should be readable and recorded consistently throughout the paperwork. It must be implanted or read before, or at the same time as, the qualifying rabies vaccination. A vaccination given before microchipping may need to be repeated.

Plan rabies vaccination & blood tests

Keep rabies vaccinations current and allow the full waiting period after a primary course: at least 21 full days, or longer if the vaccine requires it. For an unlisted country such as India, an approved rabies antibody test and a three-month wait from the qualifying blood sample are normally required.

Prepare veterinary documentation

Use the correct travel document for the departure country, usually a Great Britain pet health certificate for the five origins below. Arrange official endorsement where required, check its entry validity window and send copies for review. A routine vaccination card or airline fitness letter alone is insufficient.

Time required treatments

Dogs arriving from these five countries need a vet-administered tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before entry into Great Britain, recorded with the product, date, time, signature and stamp. Cats do not need this treatment for GB entry. Ask your vet about additional airline or transit requirements.

Check the whole movement

For the non-commercial pet travel rules, your pet normally travels within five days of you, with no sale or ownership transfer. More than five pets usually triggers extra rules unless a qualifying event exemption applies. Different rules apply to Northern Ireland, other species and restricted dog types.

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Prepare the paperwork before their journey to the UK.

What commonly causes delays?

Mismatched or unreadable microchips, expired rabies vaccinations, incomplete or incorrectly endorsed certificates, missing originals, mistimed dog treatments, outstanding customs evidence and flight changes can all hold up release. Send documents for review before departure, keep names and chip numbers consistent, and recheck treatment timings if the itinerary changes. Use a secure, correctly sized crate meeting the airline’s current requirements; crate acceptance is confirmed by the carrier.

Check current GOV.UK pet entry requirements
BEFORE THE JOURNEY · COUNTRY BY COUNTRY

International Pet
Travel Guides

A thoughtful start, wherever home is now. Explore the preparation, documentation and arrival support for your route to Great Britain.

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A new country. The same much-loved companion.
01CANADA → GREAT BRITAINBringing Pets to the UK from Canada02INDIA → GREAT BRITAINBringing Pets to the UK from India03SINGAPORE → GREAT BRITAINBringing Pets to the UK from Singapore04UAE → GREAT BRITAINBringing Pets to the UK from the UAE05USA → GREAT BRITAINBringing Pets to the UK from the USA
TOGETHER, WHERE THEY BELONG

SUCCESSFUL JOURNEYS – HAPPY PETS, HAPPY FAMILIES

Real companions. New beginnings. Discover the stories behind our successful pet relocations around the world.

A NEW CHAPTER IN JAPAN

Welly

Breed
Golden Retriever
Destination
Japan
Plan your pet’s next chapter →

🇯🇵🐾 WELLY HAS LANDED IN JAPAN! 🐾🇯🇵

Say konnichiwa to the lovely Welly! 🐶❤️

This gorgeous Golden Retriever recently completed his international journey to Japan with the 4Paws PET TRAVEL team, and we’re delighted to announce that he arrived safely!

From countryside walks to exciting Japanese adventures, Welly is settling into his new chapter beautifully.

We are proud to have helped make this journey possible and wish Welly and his family a lifetime of happiness, wonderful adventures and unforgettable memories in their new home.

At 4Paws PET TRAVEL, every successful journey means another family reunited with their beloved companion.

Your pet’s journey matters to us. Every step of the way.

#4PawsPetTravel #PetRelocation #PetTravel #Japan #GoldenRetriever #HappyPets #InternationalPetTravel

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Welly the Golden Retriever relaxing on the covered terrace outside his new home in Japan.
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A SIMPLE START TO A BIG ADVENTURE

You share the details.
We take it from there.

A few details are all it takes to start
planning your pet’s next journey.

01

Tell us about the trip

Share your departure, destination, and a little about your pet.

02

We review your request

Our team checks your details and explores travel availability.

03

Let’s plan their journey

We contact you with pricing and next steps, personally.

PREPARE FOR THEIR NEXT CHAPTER

PET TRAVEL TIPS, ADVICE & UPDATES

At 4Paws PET TRAVEL, we understand that travelling internationally with your beloved pets requires careful planning, the right documentation and expert guidance.

Our mission is to make every pet’s journey as safe, smooth and stress-free as possible.

Explore our helpful travel tips, important information and professional advice to help you prepare for your pet’s international journey.

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