Importing my dogs to the UK?

[longstebe]

Where do I start?

I would like to import my dogs into the UK.

Has anyone been through this process and would I need to go to bkk to take care of it?

What costs are involved?

Is there a specific airline which treat animals better?

Thanks in advance.

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[TommyTucker]

There is a company called Boonma in Bangkok who you need to contact. When I get back to Bangers on Sunday I will give you their contact details etc.

[longstebe]

Thanks Tommy.

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[longstebe]

Hi Tommy,

I've just been reading some earlier posts regarding all this.

Just to clear a few things up, 1 is a shizu and the other is a poodle/shizu. They will hopefully be travelling with my wife to either LHR or LGW then onto IOM.

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[1kate1]

You will probably have to start now with injections and blood tests as that can take a few months.....then there is 6 months quarantine,,,,,,UK are strict.

BA ..Emirates,,KLM are all excellent for animal transportation.

[ToddWeston]

Start here.

https://www.gov.uk/pet-travel-quarantine

I would suggest either THai or BA at least there is a hub at one end for the carrier either in BKK or LHR don't muck about with connections as it's stressful on the pups.

The last time I enquired I believe the fee was around 7000 baht and in your case x 2 whilst travelling with the pet sendind the dog(s) on it's own is more i believe.

I'd also ring a vet in the UK and ask about sedation, some are okay with it and many are opposed personal choice I guess.

Best of luck, your pups will surely love walkies at home.

[Sheryl]

As others indicated, it is a long process (about 6 months in advance) in order to avoid quarantine at the UK on arrival. Can be done, but must go through all the steps and start well in advance.