Pet Transport UK to Cyprus: AHC, Tick Treatment and Tapeworm Requirements in 2026

If you are relocating a pet from United Kingdom to Cyprus, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Allow around 2-4 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with …

2-4 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

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Lead time needed

2-4 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from United Kingdom to Cyprus typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

At any point before the rabies vaccination if not already done.

ISO microchip confirmed or implanted, predating the primary rabies vaccination.

Responsible: Your UK vet

Allow 21 days for the vaccination to be current before the AHC can be issued.

Current rabies vaccination confirmed. If your pet's vaccination has lapsed, re-vaccination is required.

Responsible: Your UK vet

2-4 weeks before travel (to secure the appointment).

Book your APHA-authorised vet appointment for the AHC. This must fall within 10 days of your travel date.

Responsible: You

1-2 days before travel.

Tick treatment: applied by your vet, with a Rhipicephalus-effective product, 24-48 hours before Cyprus arrival. Recorded in AHC.

Responsible: Your APHA-authorised vet

1-5 days before travel.

Tapeworm treatment (dogs): Praziquantel administered by vet, 24-120 hours before Cyprus arrival. Recorded in AHC.

Responsible: Your APHA-authorised vet

Within 10 days of travel.

AHC issued by APHA-authorised vet within 10 days of travel, covering microchip, vaccination, tick treatment, tapeworm treatment.

Responsible: Your APHA-authorised vet

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the primary rabies vaccination. Source: Cyprus Veterinary Services.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required. UK is listed by the EU so no titre test or waiting period required. Source: EU Regulation, 2026.

Rabies titre test

Not required. The UK is listed by the EU in the category of countries from which pets can enter without a titre test. Source: GOV.UK, EU Regulation, 2026.

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant pets. Non-compliant pets may be refused entry or placed in quarantine at the owner's expense. Source: Cyprus Veterinary Services.

Health certificate

AHC issued by APHA-authorised UK vet within 10 days of travel, recording microchip, rabies vaccination, tapeworm treatment, and tick treatment. Source: GOV.UK.

Export permit

No separate UK export permit required for Cyprus. The AHC is the travel document.

Health certificate

Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an APHA-authorised veterinarian in Great Britain, or an authorised vet in Northern Ireland. The AHC covers microchip, rabies vaccination, tapeworm treatment, and tick treatment. Issued within 10 days of travel. Source: GOV.UK.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

easyJet

easyJet operates from London Gatwick (LGW) and London Luton (LTN) to Larnaca (LCA). easyJet accepts pets in the aircraft hold as excess baggage on routes to Cyprus. Booking must be made directly with the airline and the pet fee paid at check-in. Confirm current hold pet policy before booking as terms can change.

Hold Baggage

British Airways

British Airways operates from London Heathrow (LHR) to Larnaca (LCA). BA World Cargo accepts pets on this route. For hold-baggage pet acceptance, check with BA directly as policies differ between cabin hold and cargo.

Cargo Only

Jet2

Jet2 operates charter and scheduled services from UK regional airports to Paphos (PFO) and Larnaca (LCA). Charter airlines typically do not accept pets in the hold. Confirm with Jet2 before booking.

Charter

TUI Airways

TUI operates from multiple UK airports to Cyprus. Charter airlines typically do not accept live animals in the hold. Confirm with TUI directly before booking.

Charter

Costs

What this route typically costs

APHA-authorised vet appointment and AHC: GBP 100-300

Tick treatment: GBP 20-60

Tapeworm treatment (dogs): GBP 15-40

Travel crate or carrier: GBP 30-200 if needed

Airline pet in hold fee: GBP 50-200 depending on airline and route

Total typical range: GBP 230-800

Critical points

The AHC is a one-use document. Once used for travel it cannot be reused for a subsequent trip. A new AHC is needed for each journey.

Both tick treatment and tapeworm treatment must be recorded in the AHC by the same APHA-authorised vet. Timing is critical: tapeworm is 24-120 hours before arrival, tick is 24-48 hours before arrival. Co-ordinate both treatments so they fall within their windows and can be recorded together.

Cyprus has a restricted breed list that includes Pit Bull Terrier type dogs. If your dog is of a breed that may be classified as Pit Bull type, seek clarification from Cyprus Veterinary Services before starting the process.

Not all airlines flying to Cyprus accept pets in the hold. Charter airlines (TUI, Jet2) typically do not. Confirm with the airline before booking your flight.

How Cyprus handles incoming pets

Cyprus keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.

What experienced owners do

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

FAQ

Common questions

No. The UK is listed by the EU, meaning pets can travel from the UK to Cyprus (and other EU countries) without a titre test or waiting period, provided they have a current rabies vaccination, an ISO microchip, and a valid AHC from an APHA-authorised vet. Source: GOV.UK, EU Regulation, 2026.

Dogs must be treated with a product effective against Rhipicephalus sanguineus (the brown dog tick) between 24 and 48 hours before arrival in Cyprus. The treatment must be administered by a vet and recorded in the AHC. Source: Cyprus Veterinary Services, GOV.UK.

Yes. Cats need an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, and a valid AHC. Cats do not require tick treatment or tapeworm treatment for Cyprus entry. The same AHC covers cats.

The AHC is issued within 10 days of travel and is valid for a single journey. It cannot be used for a return trip or a subsequent journey. You will need a new AHC each time your pet travels to Cyprus.

Most UK flights to Cyprus land at Larnaca International (LCA). Paphos International (PFO) also receives flights from some UK regional airports. Both have border inspection posts for pet arrivals. Confirm your arrival airport with the airline, as some routes only serve Larnaca.

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Pet Transport UK to Cyprus: AHC, Tick Treatment and Tapeworm Requirements in 2026

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

How Cyprus handles incoming pets

What experienced owners do

Common questions

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