What this route usually involves
A UK-origin cat journey to United States usually starts with an Animal Health Certificate or export paperwork check, then a transport decision: managed flight or cargo. The right choice depends on your departure city, your cat's temperament, available pet spaces and how much lead time you have.
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Documents
AHC, microchip, rabies and route-specific certificates.
Transport
Ferry, tunnel, managed flight or cargo fit for this route.
Timeline
What to do now, before the vet visit and before departure.
UK managed-flight partner route
For long-haul UK-origin moves, the planner highlights managed-flight and cargo options, including Pet Air UK where appropriate. Confirm pricing, availability and airline handling directly before booking.
Start with a prefilled route
The planner opens with United Kingdom as origin and United States as destination. You can change dates, breed and number of cats once inside.
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