Pet Relocation from India to the UK
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Moving a Pet from India to the United Kingdom
A planned export with a rabies blood test and a three-month wait, because India is not a listed country for Great Britain’s pet travel rules.
Pet relocation from India to the UK is built around GOV.UK’s pet travel scheme for Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). The scheme is straightforward once you accept its calendar: microchip first, rabies vaccine second, blood test at least 30 days after that vaccine, then a three-month wait from the date the sample was taken. Families moving from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Chennai to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or other British cities usually underestimate that wait, not the flight itself.
India does not appear in GOV.UK’s table of listed countries for “the rest of the world”. Pets travelling from a country that is not listed need a Great Britain pet health certificate and the extra rabies blood test. That is why a UK move from India is slower to prepare than a move from a listed country, even though the flight may look similar on an airline website.
PawSpace lines up the Indian export steps — ISO microchip, vaccines, the titer at an EU-approved laboratory, the Great Britain pet health certificate, AQCS export formalities, an IATA crate and an approved route — so they happen in a legal order rather than a rushed week. We also flag the dog-only tapeworm treatment, which has to fall in a narrow 24-to-120-hour window before arrival and is easy to miss if you only think about the titer.
Related: international pet relocation from India and our other country pages linked below.
How India to UK Pet Relocation Works
The three-month wait is counted from the blood-sample date. We plan backwards from your hoped-for arrival.
Share the British arrival plan
Send your name, WhatsApp number and email. We collect pet details, your city in India and where in Great Britain you are heading.
Lock the titer calendar
Microchip, then rabies vaccine, then a blood draw at least 30 days later at an EU-approved lab, then three months from that sample date.
Certificate, crate and approved route
Your vet issues the Great Britain pet health certificate; we align AQCS export papers, the IATA crate and an airline routing that GOV.UK treats as approved.
Tapeworm window and travel
For dogs, the tapeworm treatment is given in the 24-to-120-hour window before arrival. Your pet then flies on the booked service.
How Your Pet Can Fly to the UK
The airline still has to operate on a route approved for pet travel into Great Britain.
Accompanied baggage
Your pet travels on your flight as checked live-animal baggage, or in the cabin where the airline allows it. The routing must still be an approved pet-travel route into Great Britain.
Manifest cargo
Your pet flies as live-animal cargo, which may be required for larger dogs or some airlines. Arrival more than 5 days before or after you can trigger extra (Balai) rules, so we plan the dates together.
Documents Most Routes Need
GOV.UK documents plus India’s export certificate — one checklist, in date order.
Microchip before vaccine
GOV.UK requires the pet to be microchipped before the rabies vaccination. The number must match every later paper.
Rabies vaccine and blood test
Sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination, tested at an EU-approved lab, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, then a 3-month wait from the sample date.
Great Britain pet health certificate
The travel document GOV.UK specifies for pets coming from a country that is not listed, including India.
Tapeworm treatment (dogs)
Given by a vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 5 days before arrival in Great Britain.
AQCS export certificate
India’s Animal Quarantine and Certification Services issues the export health certificate that travels with your pet.
IATA travel crate
Airline-accepted, large enough for your pet to stand, turn and lie down.
GOV.UK Rules for Pets Travelling from India to Great Britain
Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) treats countries as EU, listed, or not listed. India is not in the EU and does not appear on GOV.UK’s listed-country table, so pets travelling from India need the extra rabies blood test.
GOV.UK’s rules cover dogs, cats and ferrets entering Great Britain, including assistance dogs. You must use an approved route. The pet must be microchipped before the rabies vaccination. After vaccination you wait at least 21 full days, and because India is not listed you also need a rabies blood test: sample at least 30 days after vaccination, sent to an EU-approved laboratory, result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, recorded on a Great Britain pet health certificate, then a 3-month wait from the sample date. The test stays valid while rabies vaccinations are kept up to date.
Dogs need tapeworm treatment no less than 24 hours and no more than 5 days before arrival. If you do not follow the rules, your pet may be quarantined for up to 4 months or refused entry if you travelled by sea. Extra “Balai” rules apply if you will sell or rehome the pet, if it arrives more than 5 days before or after you, or if you bring more than 5 pets outside a competition. Northern Ireland has separate guidance. Banned breeds cannot enter without a valid Certificate of Exemption.
Source: GOV.UK, Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain; Blood tests for rabies; Which pet travel document you need. Confirm the current text and the listed-country table before you travel.
What Affects the Cost
International moves are quoted for the destination, the airline and your pet. We do not publish a fixed export tariff, and we do not reuse domestic India rupee ranges as if they were export prices.
Destination rules
Tests, permits and quarantine differ sharply by country.
Airline and travel mode
Accompanied baggage versus manifest cargo, plus the airline’s live-animal charges.
Pet size and crate
Crate dimensions and weight drive the airline fare.
Documents and tests
Microchip, vaccines, rabies titer (RNATT), health and export certificates.
Quarantine and permits
Government fees where the destination requires them.
Pickup, boarding and delivery
Door pickup in India, any stay before the flight, and arrival handling.
PawSpace international relocation is quote-based. Cost depends on the destination country’s rules, the airline and travel mode, your pet’s size and crate, documents and tests, and any government quarantine or permit fees. Fill in the form for a quote on this route.
Why Choose PawSpace
4.5★ from 2,000+ Google reviews and 15,000+ pet relocations done.
One point of contact
One team from booking to arrival, so you are never chasing updates.
Paperwork handled with you
Help with vaccination records, fit-to-travel certificates and the documents your route needs.
Safe travel
Vetted carriers with temperature control, ventilation and secure enclosures.
Pets of all sizes
From small cats to large dogs, with advice on crate size, airline or road rules and breed restrictions.
Door to door
We move your own pet door to door with a trained handler. It’s pet transport, not a parcel courier.
7-day WhatsApp support
Reach us on WhatsApp any day of the week while you plan the move.
India to UK Pet Relocation FAQs
Questions about unlisted-country rules, the titer wait and arrival in Great Britain.
Is India a listed country for UK pet travel?
No. India does not appear on GOV.UK’s listed-country table for the rest of the world, so pets travelling from India need a Great Britain pet health certificate and a rabies blood test.
How long before I can fly after the blood test?
You must wait 3 months from the date the blood sample was taken, not from the day the report arrives. The sample itself cannot be taken until at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination.
What result does the blood test need?
A rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml, from an EU-approved laboratory.
Do dogs need tapeworm treatment?
Yes. A vet must treat your dog no less than 24 hours and no more than 5 days before you arrive in Great Britain.
What happens if I get the paperwork wrong?
GOV.UK says your pet may be put into quarantine for up to 4 months, or refused entry if you travelled by sea, and you are responsible for the fees.
Does this page cover Northern Ireland?
No. GOV.UK publishes separate guidance for pet travel into Northern Ireland. Tell us if that is your destination so we follow the correct rules.
How much does pet relocation from India to the UK cost?
It depends on the airline and mode, crate, tests, certificates and any extra handling. We quote your route. We do not publish a made-up UK price.
Can someone else travel with my pet?
Yes, if you have authorised that person in writing, as GOV.UK allows. Extra (Balai) rules can apply if your pet arrives more than 5 days before or after you.
How early should I start?
Count backwards from your visa or job date: 30 days after vaccination before the blood draw, laboratory time, then three months from the sample. Starting four to five months ahead is sensible.
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