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

You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog

• Overview

  It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…

• Banned dogs

  In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…

• Public Spaces Protection Orders

  Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…

• Report a dog

  You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…

Collection of guidance for exporting and moving live animals and animal products.

• Updated: 16 February 2023

Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.

• Updated: 11 December 2025

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.

Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets.

Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.

Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations

How to get your dog or cat fitted with a microchip: when to get it done, who can do it, how to update your details, what to do when getting a dog or cat

Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).