Traveling with a cat to the UK

You can enter or return to Great Britain with your pet cat, dog or ferret if it: has been microchipped. has a pet passport or health certificate. has been vaccinated against rabies - it will also need a blood test if you're travelling from an country that is not 'listed'

1. How much does it cost to bring a cat to the UK?
2. Are cats allowed to roam free UK?
3. How much does it cost to fly a cat internationally UK?
4. Which airlines allow cats in cabin UK?
5. How long is quarantine for cats in UK?
6. Can you take cats on a plane UK?
7. Is it legal to let your cat roam freely?
8. Can my neighbor kill my cat?
9. Are cats classed as vermin UK?
10. Can you take cats on international flights?
11. Can you fly a cat by itself?
12. How much does it cost to fly a cat with you?

How much does it cost to bring a cat to the UK?

You should expect the entry fees to be between £400 and £450; however, some of these fees may be included in your pet's transport price. Check with your airline to confirm. UPDATE: 2020 – We have received reports that expenses have increased to approximately £600.

Are cats allowed to roam free UK?

Cats are protected by law and are free to roam meaning they might go into other people's gardens or allotments. It is understood that some may wish to deter other people's cats from those areas.

How much does it cost to fly a cat internationally UK?

Speaking very generally, you'll find that the typical cost of moving a cat abroad is usually between £500 (GBP) and £1,500 (GBP) , while dogs can cost anywhere between £1,000 (GBP) and £4,000 (GBP) . The table below shows you the cost of shipping your pet from the UK to popular locations around the world.

Which airlines allow cats in cabin UK?

Which UK airlines allow pets in cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.

How long is quarantine for cats in UK?

Your pet may be put into quarantine for up to 4 months if you do not follow these rules - or refused entry if you travelled by sea. You're responsible for any fees or charges. There's different guidance if you're taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad.

Can you take cats on a plane UK?

Unfortunately, no UK airline allows pets to fly in the cabin (at least any airline that flies in and out of commercial airports). The only animals that are permitted to fly in the cabin are registered assistance dogs. ... No pets are permitted to fly in the cabin on any flight into the UK, or even as checked baggage.

Is it legal to let your cat roam freely?

In some communities, it is illegal to let a cat roam freely away from an owner's property. If you have an outdoor cat the best thing you can do for her is to bring her inside and make her an indoor cat. If your indoor cat wants to go outside, try to distract her with play or attention when she gets pesky.

Can my neighbor kill my cat?

As you may know, intentionally harming or killing a cat is illegal—whether they're owned, stray, or unowned. If someone has harmed the cats you care for, there are steps you can take: Call the police immediately and file an official report.

Are cats classed as vermin UK?

"Vermin" was not legally defined, generally meant a noxious, mischievous, destructive or disgusting animal, especially one of small size, common occurrence and difficult to control. ... Regardless of some people's definition of them as vermin, cats were legally classed as Domestic Animals and were Protected by Law.

Can you take cats on international flights?

Ask your airline about cat regulations and cabin rules

Generally, you'll need to pay about $100 extra to bring your cat on the plane. You'll also have to place your cat in a special carrier that can fit under the passenger seat in front of you. ... Some airlines don't allow cats in the cabin on international flights.

Can you fly a cat by itself?

The short answer is: Yes, and in fact it's not uncommon. But as always, policies vary from carrier to carrier, and either way it's going to require some legwork and cash on the pet owner's part. Most major carriers operate separate cargo services alongside their passenger business.

How much does it cost to fly a cat with you?

If your pet is small enough to fit in a carrier, which goes beneath the seat in front of you, this method of travel by air is far and away your best bet for a safe, worry-free trip. Most of the major airlines are still accepting one pet per passenger at an average cost of $125.00 each way on domestic flights.