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The purchase of a property in Cyprus can mean a new home for both the owners and their pets. Since Cyprus’ entry into Europe in May 2004 The Pet Travel Scheme has been adopted. This will mean that registered animals are now allowed to travel freely from one European country to another.
The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) is the system that allows people in the UK can take their pets to other European Union (EU) countries, and return with them to the UK.
The Scheme applies to cats, dogs, rodents, ferrets and other pets.
To enter other European Union (EU) countries from the UK you should get your pet microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. You should then obtain an EU pet passport.
The passport must confirm your pet’s microhip number and date the microchip was inserted and the rabies vaccination. It can then be issued for travel to most other EU countries.
In Great Britain, the passport is issued by a government-authorised vet known as a local Veterinary Inspector (LVI). DEFRA does not charge vets for the passport.
Pets coming to Cyprus by air from the UK may only do so on the following approved routes:
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Cyprus |
Larnaca |
Bristol |
Britannia Cargo |
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Larnaca |
London Gatwick |
Excel Airways Cargo, My Travel |
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Larnaca |
London Heathrow |
British Airways World Cargo |
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Larnaca |
London Heathrow |
Cyprus Airways |
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Larnaca |
Manchester |
Britannia Airways, Excel Airways Cargo |
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Paphos |
Bristol |
Britannia Cargo |
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Paphos |
London Heathrow |
Cyprus Airways |
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Paphos |
Manchester |
Britannia Airways, Excel Airways, GB Airways, My Travel |
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Paphos |
London Gatwick |
GB Airways |
For the latest information on The Pet Travel Scheme please visit the official DEFRA website Alternatively, call 00 44 (0)207 9046000.
Please refer to these contact details only for general Pet Travel Scheme information and queries.
The Quality Group are keen to assist you with the import of your cats and dogs.
Please contact us if you need more information. |