Pets and live animals
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats and dogs | Restricted | 5 piece | — | Above allowance |
| Dangerous dog breeds | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Pets carried in the cabin | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Aquarium fish | Allowed | 5 piece | — | Not required |
| Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule) | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
- Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain: What you need to do Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) / DEFRA (GOV.UK)
- Controlling your dog in public: Banned dogs GOV.UK — Home Office / Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Bringing pets to Great Britain GOV.UK — Animal and Plant Health Agency