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Arriving in the UK with a Pet onboard

A pet can only arrive in Great Britain on a private boat if it is arriving from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. Otherwise your pet must enter the UK using an approved transport company and route.

See Government rules for bringing your pet into the UK for full details on how to prepare your pet and approved routes.

Rules are different in Northern Irelands – see Government rules for bringing your pet into Northern Ireland

If you are leaving Great Britain with your pet you should make sure all rules of your destination country have been followed.

 

Contact the pet travel helpline at Email: pettravel@apha.gov.uk

Last updated:  April 2024

 

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  1. July 5, 2024 at 9:23 AM
    Michael Brooks says:

    Hi Tori,
    We are currently trying to work through the logistics of bringing a dog into the UK too. We are all still in Australia. It would seem that the only way to get our puppy into Britain is to travel via a designated port by approved means. For us it will mean taking a berth in Cherbourg and travelling by ferry to Poole with him, placing him in a boarding kennel, returning to Cherbourg then sailing back to Poole where we will reunite
    Regards
    Michael

  2. July 27, 2020 at 11:05 AM
    tori says:

    I’m sailing from Norway to Britain with a dog. I’ve come to realize Shetland is a no go port. Is it at all possible for us to sail around Britain with a 35 kilo dog, that has all his relevant documents? He’s been to other European countries over the past 5 years with no problem. Any advice?

    1. July 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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      Sue Richards says:

      See the pet section for details please: https://www.noonsite.com/place/united-kingdom/view/pets/

  3. May 14, 2020 at 5:08 PM
    watkins-chris says:

    I’m looking of buying a yacht but looking to live on it within either a marina or at a mooring. The yacht would be around 40 foot in length. I’m have trouble finding a marina that allows live aboard while in a marina. Would be grateful if someone can point me in the right direction.

    Many thanks Chris

    1. May 16, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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      Sue Richards says:

      Hi Chris, 100% recommend you join the Cruising Association (CA) and ask their advice. They have a huge membership base in the UK and will be able to let you know the score re. living aboard there.

  4. April 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM
    mrijken says:

    From my own experience a week ago, I can add Yarmouth in the Solent as a port for supply/shelter during corona shutdown for yachts in transit.

  5. December 14, 2016 at 11:43 AM
    Data Entry5 says:

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YACHTS VISITING THE UK

    It is important to remember that the UK is not part of the Schengen Area Agreement, so it is necessary for any boat with non-EU nationals on board to clear with UK Immigration (many non-EU visitors would be granted a 6-month visitor’s visa).
    Failure to report means you are illegal immigrants!

    EU citizens automatically have the right to stay (at the moment). The UK leaving the EU will change many regulations.

    Non-EU citizens can only freely move within the Schengen Area (for 90 days in any 180 day period) once cleared into their first designated Schengen country. EU countries outside Schengen must be cleared into in the usual way.

    It is not unusual for those from outside Europe do not understand the difference between the Schengen Area and the EU. For a full explanation see noonsite’s EU page – http://www.noonsite.com/General/EuropeanUnion