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What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.

• Updated: 30 March 2023

Find out if you need to declare goods you bring into or take out of the UK and how to make the declarations.

The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.

• Overview

  There are rules for bringing food or animal products into Great Britain…

• Meat, dairy, fish and animal products

  The rules on bringing meat, dairy, fish and other animal products depend…

• Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds

  The rules on bringing fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds depend on the…

• Pet food

  The rules on bringing pet food depend on the country you’re bringing it…

• Check if you need a CITES permit

  You may need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any…

• If you break the rules

  If you declare banned food products to Border Force officers at customs,…

Find out if you can declare personal goods orally or by conduct.

• Updated: 17 December 2021

Find out if goods you bring into Northern Ireland can move as ‘not at risk’ of moving to the EU.

• Updated: 30 June 2023

Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.

What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.

Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.

Find out what you need to do when importing commercial goods into Great Britain in your accompanied baggage or small vehicle. 

• Updated: 23 January 2026

What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.