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2027 International Pet Travel Checklist

Updated November 2026

A clearer plan for travelling or moving abroad with your dog or cat.

Can they travel in the cabin? Which routes are realistic? What paperwork will they need—and what should you do first? Use this checklist to organize the decisions, documents, and practical details that shape your pet's journey.

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The cover of the 2027 International Pet Travel Checklist: a pet owner planning at the kitchen table with their dog.

What's inside

7 pages, with boxes to tick and lines to fill in on your phone or computer. Or print it and keep it with your pet's records.

  1. Step 1: Start with your pet and your route

    Before you book, check what’s possible.

  2. Step 2: Confirm how your pet will travel

    Can they travel with you—and what are the alternatives?

  3. Step 3: Build your document timeline

    Work backward from travel day.

  4. Step 4: Prepare your pet and your budget

    Plan for their comfort and the full cost.

  5. Step 5: Check departure, arrival, and return

    Know what happens at each handover.

  6. Your next step

    Turn the checklist into a plan for your pet, with official starting points for the US, the EU and Great Britain.

Start with your pet. Build the journey around them.

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A planning guide for dog and cat owners. Requirements vary by pet, route, travel history, and travel date. Check current government requirements and airline policies before booking.