Isle of Man

Pet Entry Requirements for Isle of Man

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Isle of Man?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Isle of Man?

• Comments:

  Not specified

• Non-compliance:

  If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country or euthanized. The importer is responsible for all costs incurred. There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Great Britain or the Isle of Man if the following import regulations are met.

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• Current Information:

  To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense, return your pet to the country of origin, or euthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the Isle of Man pet import requirements.

• Exporting Resident Pets:

  All dogs, cats, and ferrets leaving the Isle of Man for another EU Member State must: Be microchippedBe vaccinated for rabies (in that order) not sooner than 12 weeks of age and wait for 21 days after primary vaccination before leaving the Isle of Man.Have a licensed veterinarian issue an Animal Health Certificate and other required documentation (depending on destination country requirements) All dogs and cats leaving the Isle of Man for any other country must: Be microchippedBe vaccinated for rabies (in that order) not sooner than 12 weeks of ageBe subjected to a wait time after rabies vaccination according to their destination country requirementsHave an Export Health Certificate issued in the Isle of Man by a private veterinarian and forwarded to DEFA, as well as all other permits, tests and treatments required by the destination country If your pet will visit or enter an unlisted country, a veterinarian in Great Britain or the Isle of Man should administer a rabies titer test before leaving the country if your pet will be returning. Even if your pet is not entering an unlisted country, traveling internationally with the results of this test will ensure smoother customs clearance in your destination country.

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  A pet passport is a collection of documents that are required for dogs, cats, and ferrets entering the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets (pets that have resided in the EU for four months or those with a permanent EU address). Your pet’s passport to enter the Isle of Man will include proof of microchip, current rabies vaccination, rabies titer test (some countries), and either: An EU Health Certificate (non-EU-resident pets)An official EU Pet Passport (resident EU pets and Northern Ireland)An Animal Health Certificate when entering Austria from Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales). UK Pet Passports are no longer accepted as a substitute for an Animal Health Certificate. Notes: All pets entering the Isle of Man must clear customs at an approved Border Control Post in Great Britain (London Heathrow or Gatwick).Accompanied pets can also enter Great Britain at Manchester Airport. Once cleared, pets can enter the Isle of Man at any airport. The requirements listed here will be acceptable for both countries. Related:Pet import requirements for Great Britain

• Flights to the Isle of Man:

  Flights to Great Britain and the Isle of Man should be direct or transit through another EU Member State if possible*. If your pet transits through an unlisted country (step 1), then a Transit Declaration will be required. The declaration must state that your pet has had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured within the airplane or airport. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.

• Leave a Reply Cancel reply:

  Not specified

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or be licensed by the agency of the government that handles the movement of live animals.

• Isle of Man Pet Import Requirements:

  Great Britain and the Isle of Man are no longer a part of the European Union (EU); however, their regulations regarding the import of pets are similar to those of the European Union. All steps required to conform to regulations to import a dog, cat or ferret to the Isle of Man must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Other Pet Animals to the Isle of Man:

  Alltortoises require the following, unless accompanied by a Personal Ownership Certificate: CITES permits anda UK export permit andan IOM import permit Domesticated rodents, rabbits, and reptiles entering Great Britain from an EU Member State or part 1 or 2 listed third country must: Be examined by a licensed veterinarian within five (5) days of transport.Show no signs of disease or external parasites.Be accompanied by their owner.Be less than five (5) in number. Rabbits entering Great Britain from any non-EU Member State will be quarantined for 4 months upon arrival. Value Added Tax (VAT) will be due for pets entering Great Britain from the EU as well as any other country. If entering the United Kingdom as visitors, the VAT will be refunded when exiting the UK. When entering Great Britain for residency, a Transfer of Residency form must be filed for VAT to be refunded. Pets returning to the UK from another EU country will not be charged VAT as long as proof that the pet exited the UK with the owner is provided. Pets who have not been owned for at least 6 months or are being purchased are subject to 20% of the value of the pet and the cost of transport and import charges.

• Breeds Banned from Import to the Isle of Man:

  The following breeds or their mixes are not permitted to enter or transit Great Britain or the Isle of Man: Brazilian FilaDogo ArgentinoJapanese Tosa Inu orAmerican Staffordshire Pit Bull TerrierXL Bull Terrier. Also, some kinds of American Bulldogs have been found to be classified as Pit Bulls. It is illegal to enter or transit Great Britain or the Isle of Man with any of these breeds or their mixes. Note: The ban also applies to dogs that spend time in Great Britain or the Isle of Man during transit to other countries. Dogs can only be considered for exemption from the United Kingdom’s Dangerous Dog Laws through the courts. Pet ownerscannot apply for an exemption when importing their dogs. Only dogs who are returning to Great Britain after being placed on the exemption list can reenter the country.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering the Isle of Man:

  There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering the Isle of Man (and Great Britain) if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

• Animals Eligible for These Import Regulations:

  These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs, cats and ferrets including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO THE ISLE OF MAN below.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Isle of Man:

  Puppies and kittens must not be vaccinated for rabies under 12 weeks of age. Unvaccinated pets are not permitted to enter Great Britain or the Isle of Man from any country until they are microchipped, fully vaccinated for rabies, and conform to the steps listed in these instructions. The minimum age for import to Great Britain or the Isle of Man from EU Member States and part 1 or 2 listed third countries is 15 weeks of age. The minimum age of import to Great Britain or the Isle of Man from an unlisted country is 7 months of age. Related: More information ontransporting a puppy

• Entering Great Britain and the Isle of Man with a Pet:

  Not specified

• Need Detailed Pet Import Requirements for the Isle of Man?:

  Visit Wags and WandersStore.com for step-by-step detailed instructions on regulations, permits, layovers, costs, tests and pet import regulations for Isle of Man at minimal cost.Our information is current, verified and tailored to your pet’s itinerary.

• Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to the Isle of Man?:

  Have a question about importing a pet to the Isle of Man? Post it below and be published! You can also reach out by posting to ourBlog,[X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/Wags and Wanderscom/),[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Wags and Wanders/), orEmailor follow our activities on[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/Wags and Wanderstransport/profilecard/)andTikTok. Please note that the accuracy of comments made from Facebook users other than Pet Travel have not been verified. We do not endorse any person or company that may offer transport services through posts to this webpage.

• Commercial Transport to Great Britain from an Unlisted Country:

  Steps 3,4, 5 and 6 apply. Note: Pets can only enter Great Britain or the Isle of Man from unlisted countries under commercial regulations fromthese countries. Your pet must be inspected, and a Commercial GB Health Certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by a government veterinarian within 48 hours of travel. Related:[Commercial GB Health Certificate for Great Britain and the Isle of Man](https://www.Wags and Wandersstore.com/pet-passport-isle-of-man.cfm/) An agent in Great Britain must record the transport in the IPAFF system in advance. This system tracks the import, export and intra-trade of all live animals entering or leaving Great Britain.

• Here’s what is included in the Isle of Man pet passport package::

  Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to the Isle of Man from any country available in six languagesRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRabies Titer Test Instructions (when required)Approved LaboratoriesParasite TreatmentsHealth Certificate InformationIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Veterinary Health Certificate for the Isle of ManAirline Health CertificateInoculation RecordMicrochip Certificate

• Importing Dogs and Cats to the Isle of Man from Malaysia and Australia:

  If your pet is entering Great Britain and the Isle of Man from peninsular Malaysia, the following additional conditions must be met: Your pet has had no contact with pigs for at least the past 60 days prior to export.Your pet has not lived in a place where cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.Your pet has been tested with a negative result to an IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for Nipah disease viruses within 10 days of export. Cats may only enter Great Britain from Australia under the condition that they have not lived in areas where cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed during the past 60 days.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  Importers should verify that their pet is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This is important if your pet is not a dog or cat, and it is even more important if it is a turtle or parrot. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Learn more about CITES

• Commercial Transport to Great Britain and the Isle of Man from a Part 1 and 2 Listed Third Country:

  Steps 3, 4 and 6 apply. Step 5 does not apply. Your pet must be inspected, and a non-commercial GB Health Certificate must be issued and endorsed by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by a government veterinarian within 48 hours of travel. Related:Commercial GB Health Certificate for Great Britain and the Isle of Man The transport must be recorded in advance in the IPAFF system by a registered agent. This system tracks the import, export and intra trade of all live animals entering or leaving the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Related Resources