Destinations
We can ship pets to and from pretty much anywhere!
Destinations
We can ship pets to and from pretty much anywhere!
Here are some of our popular destinations…
We can ship pets to and from pretty much anywhere! Select a destination below to get more information.
These are just our most popular destinations, but if yours is missing, just give us a call and we'll talk you through the whole process. We work with the very best agents around the world, ones we know and trust to best represent our brand and service levels to make sure you and your pet get the very best service every step of the way.
- Travelling to Africa?
Obviously the requirements differ from country to country across the African continent, but we work with the very best agents in Africa to give you the latest advice and to prepare a detailed travel plan for your pet.
Which part of Africa are you travelling to?
Whilst South Africa is probably the most popular African destination, we can assist pretty much anywhere through our great partners there.
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- Travelling to Australia?
All pets travelling to Australia, must enter the country via Melbourne and do 10-30 days quarantine on arrival at Mickleham Quarantine Facility just outside Melbourne. Pets travelling to Australia need;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate - there is an extensive list of veterinary preparation that takes up to 7 months. Please call for the latest preparation requirements. We will provide you and your vet with a detailed veterinary preparation itinerary to make sure your pet is all set for the day of departure. The latest Australian requirements can be found here
- An Australian Import Permit
- A confirmed booking at Mickleham Quarantine Facility
Australia only allow Dogs, Cats and Horses in at the moment. We can take care of everything for you, just give us a call and one of our experts will talk you through the whole process.
Which part of Australia are you travelling to?
We offer door to door travel plans for all our clients, so once the quarantine is done, we can arrange onward flights/delivery anywhere in Australia. It's a big old place, so let us help with the last leg of the journey.
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- Travelling to Canada?
It is really simple for pets to travel to Canada. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- A fit to Fly certificate from a vet
We have partner offices across Canada, so can assist literally every step of the way
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- Travelling to China?
Depending on your destination, China can be quite restrictive and may include a quarantine period.
Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Which part of China are you travelling to?
The regulations vary across China, depending which province you are going to. Depending upon circumstances, they may be a pre-travel quarantine period and potentially quarantine on arrival too.
Request a Quote
- Travelling to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is a wonderfully exciting place to live. Pets travelling to Hong Kong require;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- Microchip
- Valid Rabies vaccination
- Import Permit
Which part of Hong Kong are you travelling to?
On arrival, the administration of a rabies vaccination and licensing for dogs aged over five months is mandatory in Hong Kong. Vaccinations and licensing can be completed via a licensing centre of the Agriculture & Fisheries Department. Dog licences are valid for three years and require the administration of a rabies vaccination to be renewed. We can put you in touch with a great vet in HKG who can advise on local requirements.
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- Travelling to India?
India has very strict entry requirements and arrival procedures.
We effectively have to prepare the documents twice, once to send off to India to get a No Objection Certificate back from the Indian Authorities and then again to revalidate the documents for the actual trip.
Please call us for the latest requirements and arrival options.
Request a Quote
- Travelling to New Zealand?
All pets travelling to New Zealand, must do 10 days quarantine on arrival at one of the 3 Quarantine Facilities.
Pets travelling to New Zealand need;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate - there is an extensive list of veterinary preparation that takes up to 6 months. Please call for the latest preparation requirements. We will provide you and your vet with a detailed veterinary preparation itinerary to make sure your pet is all set for the day of departure. The latest New Zealand requirements can be found here
- A New Zealand Import Permit
- A confirmed booking at one of the quarantine facilities
New Zealand only allow Dogs, Cats and Chinchillas in at the moment. We can take care of everything for you, just give us a call and one of our experts will talk you thorough the whole process.
Things you need to know about New Zealand
There are 3 quarantine facilities in New Zealand, 2 in the Auckland area and 1 in Christchurch on the South Island.
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- Travelling to Singapore?
What a beautiful place to live! Pets travelling to Singapore require;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- Microchip
- Valid Rabies vaccination
- Import Permit
Request a Quote
- Travelling to the United Arab Emirates?
It is really simple for pets to travel to the UAE. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- Internal & External parasite treatments
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- A UAE Import Permit
We can arrange all of this for you. Just give us a call and we can talk you through it all.
Things you need to know about the UAE
There are changing additional requirements for pets travelling to the UAE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call for the latest news.
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- Travelling to the USA?
It is really simple for pets to travel to the USA. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- A fit to Fly certificate from a vet
- Dogs need a CDC Receipt - we can arrange this on your behalf.
We have partner offices across the USA, so can assist literally every step of the way
Request a Quote
- Travelling to Africa?
Obviously the requirements differ from country to country across the African continent, but we work with the very best agents in Africa to give you the latest advice and to prepare a detailed travel plan for your pet.
Which part of Africa are you travelling to?
Whilst South Africa is probably the most popular African destination, we can assist pretty much anywhere through our great partners there.
Request a Quote - Travelling to Australia?
All pets travelling to Australia, must enter the country via Melbourne and do 10-30 days quarantine on arrival at Mickleham Quarantine Facility just outside Melbourne. Pets travelling to Australia need;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate - there is an extensive list of veterinary preparation that takes up to 7 months. Please call for the latest preparation requirements. We will provide you and your vet with a detailed veterinary preparation itinerary to make sure your pet is all set for the day of departure. The latest Australian requirements can be found here
- An Australian Import Permit
- A confirmed booking at Mickleham Quarantine Facility
Australia only allow Dogs, Cats and Horses in at the moment. We can take care of everything for you, just give us a call and one of our experts will talk you through the whole process.
Which part of Australia are you travelling to?
We offer door to door travel plans for all our clients, so once the quarantine is done, we can arrange onward flights/delivery anywhere in Australia. It's a big old place, so let us help with the last leg of the journey.
Request a Quote - Travelling to Canada?
It is really simple for pets to travel to Canada. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- A fit to Fly certificate from a vet
We have partner offices across Canada, so can assist literally every step of the way
Request a Quote - Travelling to China?
Depending on your destination, China can be quite restrictive and may include a quarantine period.
Please call us to discuss your requirements.
Which part of China are you travelling to?
The regulations vary across China, depending which province you are going to. Depending upon circumstances, they may be a pre-travel quarantine period and potentially quarantine on arrival too.
Request a Quote - Travelling to Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is a wonderfully exciting place to live. Pets travelling to Hong Kong require;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- Microchip
- Valid Rabies vaccination
- Import Permit
Which part of Hong Kong are you travelling to?
On arrival, the administration of a rabies vaccination and licensing for dogs aged over five months is mandatory in Hong Kong. Vaccinations and licensing can be completed via a licensing centre of the Agriculture & Fisheries Department. Dog licences are valid for three years and require the administration of a rabies vaccination to be renewed. We can put you in touch with a great vet in HKG who can advise on local requirements.
Request a Quote - Travelling to India?
India has very strict entry requirements and arrival procedures.
We effectively have to prepare the documents twice, once to send off to India to get a No Objection Certificate back from the Indian Authorities and then again to revalidate the documents for the actual trip.
Please call us for the latest requirements and arrival options.
Request a Quote - Travelling to New Zealand?
All pets travelling to New Zealand, must do 10 days quarantine on arrival at one of the 3 Quarantine Facilities.
Pets travelling to New Zealand need;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate - there is an extensive list of veterinary preparation that takes up to 6 months. Please call for the latest preparation requirements. We will provide you and your vet with a detailed veterinary preparation itinerary to make sure your pet is all set for the day of departure. The latest New Zealand requirements can be found here
- A New Zealand Import Permit
- A confirmed booking at one of the quarantine facilities
New Zealand only allow Dogs, Cats and Chinchillas in at the moment. We can take care of everything for you, just give us a call and one of our experts will talk you thorough the whole process.
Things you need to know about New Zealand
There are 3 quarantine facilities in New Zealand, 2 in the Auckland area and 1 in Christchurch on the South Island.
Request a Quote - Travelling to Singapore?
What a beautiful place to live! Pets travelling to Singapore require;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- Microchip
- Valid Rabies vaccination
- Import Permit
Request a Quote - Travelling to the United Arab Emirates?
It is really simple for pets to travel to the UAE. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- Internal & External parasite treatments
- A DEFRA Export Health Certificate
- A UAE Import Permit
We can arrange all of this for you. Just give us a call and we can talk you through it all.
Things you need to know about the UAE
There are changing additional requirements for pets travelling to the UAE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call for the latest news.
Request a Quote - Travelling to the USA?
It is really simple for pets to travel to the USA. All they need is;
- An IATA/Airline compliant sky kennel
- A microchip
- A rabies vaccination
- A fit to Fly certificate from a vet
- Dogs need a CDC Receipt - we can arrange this on your behalf.
We have partner offices across the USA, so can assist literally every step of the way
Request a Quote
Further Information
Your pet will need an original health certificate issued by a licensed or Official Veterinarian (depending on destination), issued within 10 days of travel. He/she will also usually need a signed rabies vaccination certificate. For international travel, the rabies vaccination often must be at least 30 days old, but less than one year old. Depending upon the destination country, your pet′s trip may also require import permits, various annual vaccinations, reservation at a quarantine kennel, or other special documentation. It can take up to 6 weeks or more to accomplish all of this. We’re here to help.
We're happy to explain your destination country′s specific requirements and help you sort through the maze of international pet travel and conflicting information.
All airlines require your pet to travel in an IATA compliant, properly sized sky kennel. They MUST be able to stand up without touching the top of the carrier, sit down, and turn around comfortably in the carrier. When the pet is outside the carrier, they should not be taller or longer than the carrier. Overly large kennels are not allowed, either.
Sky Kennels Ltd carries all sizes of airline compliant sky kennels at competitive prices. These travel carriers are specially designed for air travel. They are ventilated on the rear wall and have protectors around the door pins to prevent the door from accidentally opening. If you choose to purchase your carrier elsewhere, please measure your pet carefully to ensure you get a sturdy and secure carrier that is the correct size. Carriers for international flights must have ventilation on all four sides. We reserve the right to refuse to ship pets in inadequate carriers.
All of our carriers are sprayed with Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats, both of which help create a calm environment.
We only work with airlines that we know from experience are pet-friendly. Many of them move pets to and from the planes in temperature controlled vehicles to minimise your pet′s exposure to the elements. However, there are seasonal weather restrictions that may apply to any city. These restrictions are updated on a daily basis. When it is very hot or cold, it is possible your pet may not be able to fly on the day you have chosen. Instead, they may have to travel when it is not necessarily convenient for you. We work with you to create the best possible alternate option.
Most airlines will only accept pet travel bookings from professional pet shippers. Some airlines and/or countries will not allow pets to travel with you as excess baggage. The UK Government has mandated that all pets entering the UK by air, must arrive as manifested cargo, i.e. not as Excess or Carry on Baggage.
If necessary, we can board your pet until you are ready for them to travel. We’re happy to collect your pet from home, a relative, your veterinarian, or your favorite boarding kennel/cattery if you need extra time to relocate.
Flight cancellations are rare. If your pet’s flight is cancelled, we will pick them up and arrange for them to travel to you on the next possible flight. We will contact you and/or the consignee before making new travel arrangements.
Most National Veterinary Associations (DEFRA, AVMA etc) strongly discourage the use of tranquillisers or sedatives at altitude. These drugs can be more harmful than helpful to your pet during air travel, so we will not ship sedated pets.
All of our carriers are sprayed with Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats, both of which help create a calming environment.
See the full range of Travel Kennels
We stock a complete range of IATA specification Travel Kennels
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At Sky Kennels Ltd, we understand the challenges faced by pet parents when it comes to moving your family from one country to another. With over 40 years experience in international pet travel, our team can help plan your family's move from start to finish.
IATA Specification
All our sky kennels conform to the IATA Live Animal Regulations in terms of construction, security, ventilation etc. Some sizes may need an extra layer of mesh on the doors dependent upon the size of the pet travelling, as all openings must be nose and paw proof.
Available in multiple sizes
We stock a range of sizes, covering small cats and teacup dog breeds, through to the largest plastic kennel available world wide.
Sturdy and re-useable
We encourage clients to re-use their sky kennel. The kennels are solidly built and easy to clean.
