Form

Live animals (not pet dogs, cats, ferrets): import licence application

Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
7 March 2014
Last updated
25 June 2018 — See all updates

Documents

RM01: Application for a licence to import live animals other than pet dogs, cats and ferrets

Ref: RM01

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RM01A: Guidance notes for application for a licence to import live animals other than pet dogs, cats and ferrets

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Details

Use form RM01 to apply for a licence to import live animals covered by the Rabies Order (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) 1974.

Guidance note RM01A explains how to complete the form.

This licence does not cover pet dogs, cats or ferrets.

Some imported animals are exempt from quarantine if there is little risk of rabies - APHA will decide if quarantine is necessary when they receive the completed form.

Read more about importing live animals and animal products.

Published 7 March 2014
Last updated 25 June 2018 + show all updates

  1. Form updated due to data protection statement change.

  2. AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  3. First published.

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