A European Pet Passport is required for transporting pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) across Europe. It must show the microchip number, date of implantation and relevant rabies vaccinations.

If you are travelling from continental Europe to the UK - with a dog, cat or ferret - you'll also need to make sure you meet the additional requirements of the UK government's Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). This includes having a rabies serological blood test done, your vet signing the relevant page in the passport and then allowing six months to pass before entry into the UK. These pets must also be treated for internal and external parasites (tick and tapeworm) between 24-48 hrs prior to embarkation on the cross-Channel ferry/train, PetChauffeur will organise this en route to the UK. Any dog, cat or ferret not complying with these additional requirements for entry into the UK will have to go into quarantine kennels.

For full information about PETS and pet passports, quarantine in the UK for animals that don't qualify for PETS, and EU regulations on the movement of pets, see the DEFRA website.