Immigrate to the UK｜Instructions for pets immigrating to the UK updated Is the quokki not allowed to enter the country? Cathay Pacific Seat Fare Increases (Updated July 2021)
The United Kingdom is the number one destination for Hong Kong people to immigrate. The most important thing for immigrants is to come and go together, and the whole family will bring their pets together. However, local policies are changing from time to time, disrupting immigration arrangements every minute. In addition to the basic things to know when immigrating to the UK for lazy people, the following are the relevant policies for immigration to the UK in July 2021 organized by Pet Holidays to help you make arrangements as soon as possible. 1) Cathay Pacific’s pet ticket price increase
Taking Cathay Pacific or British Airways as cargo has always been a popular choice for Hong Kong people to transport their pets to the UK. Cathay Pacific once suspended pet check-in and cargo luggage services earlier, which has caused pet owners to lose their budget. Recently, Cathay Pacific has issued a notice to the industry that even if the pet delivery service resumes, it will increase the quota.
At present, Cathay Pacific will calculate the baggage fee for accompanying pets based on the total weight and size of the pet and the pet box. Generally, pets that are smaller and lighter in size require a lower cost. However, according to Cathay Pacific’s announcement, from August 1, 2021, Cathay Pacific will set a minimum fee for pet transportation, regardless of the type and weight of the pet, and the minimum price will start from HK$35,000. It means that even if the pet owner wants to transport only small geckos and rabbits, the price will start from $35,000, and the cost of immigration will increase greatly. 2) Animals with ears and tails cut may not be allowed to enter the country? In mid-May this year, the British government released The Action Plan for Animal Welfare, which mentioned the import of pets. In order to protect animals and crack down on unethical pet trade, the British government will simultaneously tighten the age regulations for non-commercial and commercial dogs entering the country, raising the minimum age limit and requiring dogs to grow up to a certain month before entering the country. In addition, the import regulations on dogs with cropped ears and docked tails will be tightened, and related dogs will be prohibited from entering the country.
In the UK, many pet owners cut their dogs’ ears and dock their tails for the sake of appearance, causing the dogs to suffer unnecessary pain. British law already prohibits clipping the ears of dogs in the country. In the future, relevant dogs will be strictly prohibited from entering the country. However, this move may affect pets who want to immigrate to the UK. Hong Kong people’s favorite pet breeds, such as Poodle, Corgi, Josephine, Schnauzer, etc., are all common breeds whose tails are clipped. It is possible that they were born with long tails, but were “artificially docked” before being sold to pet owners, and the pet owners didn’t know it. In the early years, many Tang dogs had their ears cut off during the sterilization operation. It is still unknown whether these pets will be able to immigrate to the UK smoothly after the British laws are gradually updated and implemented.
3) The impact of the UK epidemic closure Covid-19 has affected the world. The number of confirmed cases of the Delta variant virus in the UK has surged. The UK’s lockdown policy will not be lifted until July 19 at the earliest. Pets that are temporarily eligible to enter the UK do not need to be quarantined due to epidemics. As for the host, British Prime Minister Johnson has stated that passengers who have completed two doses of the new crown vaccine will be relaxed. When entering the country from the yellow list (including Hong Kong), they do not need to undergo quarantine. The details of the actual operation have not yet been announced. Although the epidemic did not stop immigration, it directly made the demand for air seats even more in short supply. Even private jets are more difficult to book than in the past. In disguise, owners should be mentally prepared to arrange earlier.
Rules are dead, people are alive. There are thousands of changes in policies in various places. Friends who intend to immigrate to the UK with fur children should not be easily discouraged. There will always be a way out. If you need detailed advice on pet immigration, please call +852 2287 8245 or WhatsApp +852 6761 8618.
