Pet Transport: Moving Dogs and Cats Between the UK, EU and Myanmar

Follow these essential steps to ensure your dog or cat meets the entry requirements for travel from the UK to Myanmar.

• Microchip: Your pet must be fitted with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip before receiving any rabies vaccinations.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, typically administered at least 30 days before your scheduled date of travel.
• Import Permit: You must secure an import license from the Myanmar Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department prior to your pet's arrival.
• Health Certificate: An official veterinary health certificate must be issued by the government authority in the UK before your departure.
• Additional Vaccinations: Standard vaccinations for dogs and cats are strongly recommended to protect your pet against local disease risks.
• Arrival Checks: Your pet may be subject to inspection or quarantine upon arrival at the discretion of local veterinary authorities.
• Regulations: Rules change frequently, so confirm all requirements with your vet and the Myanmar embassy before booking your travel.

Ensure your pet is fully compliant with UK import rules when travelling from Myanmar to Great Britain to avoid quarantine.

• Microchip: Your pet must be microchipped before or at the same time as their rabies vaccination to be valid for entry.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, followed by a mandatory 21-day wait before your pet can enter Great Britain.
• Blood Test: As Myanmar is not a listed country, a rabies antibody blood test is required at least 30 days after vaccination.
• Travel Document: You must obtain an official veterinary health certificate endorsed by the relevant government authority in Myanmar before travel.
• Tapeworm Treatment: Dogs must receive an approved tapeworm treatment administered by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before their scheduled arrival.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet that meets all health and documentation requirements will not be subject to mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
• Regulations: Rules change frequently, so confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.

Plan your pet's journey from the EU to Myanmar by following these specific export and import procedures for your animal.

• Microchip: Ensure your pet has an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip implanted before any rabies vaccinations are administered for the trip.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required, typically administered at least 30 days before your planned date of travel.
• Import Permit: You must obtain an import license from the Myanmar Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department before your pet leaves the EU.
• Health Certificate: An EU export health certificate must be issued by an official veterinarian in your country of departure before travel.
• Carrier Rules: Check with your chosen transport carrier for any specific requirements regarding pet crates or additional documentation for the journey.
• Additional Tests: Confirm if any specific health tests are required by Myanmar authorities beyond the standard rabies and vaccination documentation.
• Regulations: Rules change frequently, so confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides before travel.