Pet relocation from Pakistan to United Kingdom
A four-to-six-month project — the titer clock decides your move date, so start it first.
What United Kingdom requires from Pakistan
Pakistan is treated as a high-risk rabies country by most Western destinations, so the checklist below is stricter than what pets from Europe or the Gulf face. Order matters — several steps are invalid if done out of sequence.
- ISO microchip, then rabies vaccination
- Rabies titer (FAVN) blood draw ≥30 days after vaccination, tested at an EU-approved lab
- 3-month wait after a passing titer before entry
- Tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before arrival (dogs)
- Cargo booking and UK-side customs clearance at Heathrow ARC
Worth knowing: Discovering the 3-month wait four weeks before your flight is the most common UK disaster. Start early.
What it costs
A cat typically runs $2,100–$3,400 all-in on this corridor; a dog $2,800–$4,500 depending on size, airline, and season. That covers the Pakistan-side vet work, permits and export certificate, the IATA crate, the flight, and coordination with clearance on arrival. Your quote is one number — nothing stacked on later.
How we run this corridor
We sequence the paperwork backwards from your travel date: microchip and vaccinations first, the export certificate through the Pakistan Single Window in its narrow validity window, and the airline booking confirmed in writing before you pay. On departure day we handle crate checks and cargo check-in at the airport, and you get updates until the crate opens at the destination.