Jersey : Pet Travel Scheme PETS Department of Environment

Organization : States of Jersey Department of the Environment
Type of Facility : Pet Travel Scheme PETS
Country: Jersey

Website : http://www.gov.je/Travel/TravellingPets/PetPassportTravelScheme/Pages/index.aspx

Pet Travel Scheme :

Approved pet carriers:
All pets entering Jersey from EU Member States, approved non-EU countries and unlisted countries must travel with an approved carrier. Pets travelling from the Republic of Ireland do not need to travel with an approved carrier.

Related : Jersey Long Term Care Scheme : www.statusin.org/7316.html

Approved carriers have trained staff who will check your pet’s passport so that when you land you comply with the regulations. If your pet does not meet the Pet Travel Scheme requirements it may have to be left behind, so check your pet passport is valid before you travel.

Checks to carry out before your pet travels to Jersey:
Does my pet need a tapeworm treatment? :
Only dogs need to be treated for tapeworm before entering Jersey. Cats and ferrets do not need tapeworm treatment.

Dogs travelling direct from Ireland, Finland or Malta to Jersey are not required to have the tapeworm treatment as these countries have the same health status as the UK and the Channel Islands. However, dogs entering Jersey from all other countries will need treatment for tapeworm.

This treatment must e carried out by a vet and not by you. The vet should check the microchip first before carrying out the treatment and then complete the passport. Your pet must be treated not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (5 days) before the time you intend to arrive in Jersey.

What about ticks and other diseases?:
From 1 January 2012, tick treatment for pets entering Jersey will not be required. However, all pet owners travelling abroad with their pets should discuss disease prevention with their vet, along with the possible need for pets to be treated for ticks prior to departure to provide best protection, as part of good animal health practice.

Pet passports: when and why you need one
Getting a passport:
The Channel Islands are part of the UK pet travel scheme. If you intend to bring your pet into Jersey then you need to have a pet passport. You can get a pet passport from your private vet.

It is important to carry out the required procedures in the correct order and have your pet’s documentation correctly completed. If you don’t, your pet will be refused entry.

All the information to prepare your pet for entering Jersey is available on GOV.UK, including rules on travelling with more than five pets.

Travelling to Jersey with your pet from the UK, Isle of Man or Channel Islands:
Jersey is part of the British Isles, so you don’t need a pet passport to bring your pet into Jersey from UK, the Isle of Man or other Channel Islands.

Does my pet need to be microchipped or vaccinated before travelling to Jersey?:
There is no requirement for your pet to be microchipped or to have a rabies vaccination if you are travelling from the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

Are there any rules over how my pet must travel to Jersey?:
Pets travelling to Jersey from the UK, Isle of Man and other Channel Islands can travel with any airline or ferry operator who agrees to carry your pet. You can also bring your pet to Jersey on a private plane or boat direct from the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Contact:
States Veterinary Officer:
T : 01534 441600
F : 01534 441601
E : rva@gov.je

Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm

Department of the Environment:
Howard Davis Farm
La Route de la Trinite
Trinity
Jersey
JE3 5JP