Topic: Documents & paperwork
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Crate and airline requirements checklist
A universal checklist covering IATA crate sizing, construction requirements, labelling, and airline booking essentials — applies to all international pet relocations regardless of destination.
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Singapore pet relocation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for relocating your dog or cat from the UK to Singapore — covering AVS import licences, health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccination, and cargo booking requirements.
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USA pet relocation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for relocating your dog or cat from the UK to the USA — covering microchipping, rabies vaccination, the CDC Dog Import Form, USDA-endorsed health certificate, and airline cargo booking.
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Dubai pet relocation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for relocating your dog or cat from the UK to Dubai — from microchipping and vaccinations to the APHA health certificate, Dubai Municipality import permit, and collecting your pet at Dubai Cargo Village.
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Australia pet relocation checklist
A complete step-by-step checklist for relocating your dog or cat to Australia — covering microchipping, titre testing, import permits, Mickleham quarantine booking, pre-export isolation, and post-arrival registration.
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Moving to Dubai with your pet: a practical guide for UK expats
Moving to Dubai with a dog or cat — covering the import permit, APHA health certificate, which airlines accept pets on UAE routes, what to expect at Dubai Cargo Village, and how to register your pet after arrival.
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What does my dog need to enter the USA?
To enter the USA, dogs must be at least 6 months old (a CDC rule introduced in 2024), microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785-compatible 15-digit chip, and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before arrival.
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The rabies titre test explained: what it is, when you need it, and how to plan your timeline
The rabies titre test measures whether your pet’s vaccination generated adequate immunity (>0.5 IU/mL). Required for Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Japan and several other destinations — each with its own pre-conditions and post-test waiting period before travel is permitted.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s MEWA administers pet imports; the importer must be over 21 and pets need up-to-date annual vaccinations. Breed restrictions are tighter than the UAE. Saudia Airlines, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines serve Riyadh.
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Thailand
Thailand’s DLD administers pet imports via an R7 permit. No quarantine for compliant UK pets. Thai Airways operates direct cargo from London Heathrow to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.