Pet Travel: Transporting Dogs and Cats Between the UK and Vietnam

Preparing your dog or cat for travel from the UK to Vietnam requires careful adherence to specific health and documentation standards.

• Microchip: An ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip must be implanted before any rabies vaccinations are administered.
• Rabies: A current rabies vaccination is required, typically administered between 30 days and 12 months prior to your scheduled date of travel.
• Health certificate: A veterinarian must issue a health certificate within 7 days of arrival, which requires endorsement by the official government authority.
• Additional vaccinations: Dogs should receive vaccinations for distemper and parvovirus, alongside a professional deworming treatment to meet local health expectations.
• Import permit: You do not need an import permit if you are travelling with one or two personal pets.
• Arrival checks: Officials will verify your paperwork upon arrival, and no quarantine is required if all documentation is fully compliant.
• Guidance: Rules change frequently, so please confirm all requirements with your veterinarian and the official authorities on both sides before you travel.

Bringing your pet from Vietnam to Great Britain involves strict compliance with UK import regulations to ensure a smooth, quarantine-free entry.

• Microchip: Your pet must be fitted with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip before receiving any rabies vaccinations.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is mandatory, and because Vietnam is an unlisted country, a blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination.
• Blood test: You must wait three months after the blood sample date before your pet can enter Great Britain.
• Documentation: Your pet must carry an official veterinary export health certificate, as EU pet passports issued in Vietnam are not accepted for entry.
• Tapeworm treatment: Dogs must receive an approved tapeworm treatment administered by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before their scheduled arrival time.
• Quarantine: A compliant pet with all correct documentation and waiting periods satisfied will not be subject to mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
• Guidance: Regulations are subject to change, so always verify the latest requirements with your vet and the relevant government authorities before travelling.

Travelling from the EU to Vietnam requires following specific export procedures as Vietnam is not part of the EU pet scheme.

• Export health certificate: You must obtain an official EU export health certificate issued by an authorised veterinarian for your pet's journey.
• Microchip: Ensure your pet has an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip implanted prior to any rabies vaccinations.
• Rabies vaccination: A valid rabies vaccination must be documented, typically administered between 30 days and 12 months before your departure date.
• Import permit: An import permit is only necessary if you are transporting three or more pets; it is not required for personal travel.
• Carrier rules: Check with your airline regarding their specific requirements for pet transport, as these often exceed basic government health regulations.
• Health certificate: The required health certificate must be issued within 7 days of your arrival in Vietnam to remain valid for entry.
• Guidance: Because international pet travel rules change, you must confirm all current requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides.