Bengalheritage Cats can Fly Internationally wherever you want them to travel :

Within or outside European Countries/ Canada/USA/ South America/South Africa/ UAE/The Middle East/China/ Japan/ South Korea/ Malaysia/ Singapore/Indonesia to name a few.

The Good News:

There is NO QUARANTINE for cats entering almost all of the Countries if your Bengal Cat is coming from us at Bengalheritage as we are in the United Kingdom as long as all relevant Paper works, required documents and complying with permits in importing/exporting requirements are completed correctly. New Zealand and Australia is an exception to this (10 day Quarantine).

Bengalheritage is a Registered Premise in accordance of the Requirements under the ‘Balai’ Directive 92/65/EEC (as amended). Our Registration Number is RH/47/16044

We work as team with our trustworthy and experienced professional Export Consultant, UK Gov Agencies involved, Veterinary Practise and your Import Agent to make the complexities of exporting easy and simple.

The requirements in each country of destination varies and we are here to facilitate and ensure export and import requirements are met.

Reminder

Please be reminded that Air Fare, Export Requirements and Pet Courier Services are NOT INCLUDED in your Bengal’s Cost and Pricing. This will be discussed as we explain our contract as this will depend on date, time of the year, airlines, country of destination etc. Please feel free to email us for estimate quotation: bengalheritagecats@yahoo.co.uk

Export/Import Requirements, Services, Admin works and Documents

Below is an outline of some the Export/Import Requirements, Services, Admin works and Documents we offer to assist you alongside with your purchase which is on top of the price of the kitten. You may also Collect your Bengal if this is your preference.

UK Gov Exporting Requirements

Within the EU
  • Apply for a free Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC).
  • Apply for a free Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC).
  • Check if your animal holding needs to be registered or approved.
  • Check if your animal holding needs to be registered or approved.
  • Follow the rules for transporting animals
  • Follow the rules for transporting animals

Animal welfare during transport The welfare of animals during transport is protected by EU legislation. Introduction to the regulations “No person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way that is likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them” (Source: Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending directives). 

All persons who take animals on a journey, whatever the length, should always apply good transport practice, making sure:

  • The journey is properly planned and time is kept to a minimum and the animals are checked and their needs met during the journey
  • Those handling animals are trained or competent in the task and do not use violence or any methods likely to cause unnecessary fear, injury or suffering
  • The animals are fit to travel
  • Water, feed and rest are given to the animals as needed, and sufficient floor space and height is allowed
  • The vehicle and loading and unloading facilities are designed, constructed and maintained to avoid injury and suffering

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations applies to all those involved with the transport of live vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity ie a business or trade.

Outside the EU
  • We will apply for updated Export Health Certificate (EHC) specific to the country of destination.
  • We will then be given the application form we need. Fill it in and return it to the address on the form.
  • If there’s an EHC for your Kitten, we will inform the APHA Centre for International Trade Carlisle specific details required e.g. Animal details, exporter, importer, vet details etc and the destination country.
  • EHC will be sent to your official veterinarian within 7 working days.
  • We will then nominate an official veterinarian to inspect your Bengal.
  • Our Official Veterinarian will be asked to check that your Bengal Kitten meet the requirements of the country they are going to

Veterinary Export Requirements (UK and Country of Destination)

Airline Requirements

Animals have been transported by air since the early 1930's. In today's modern world, carriage of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of transportation over long distances.

IATA's Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. The objective of the LAR is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.

Other Requirements

IMPORTATION PERMIT from Country Of Destination if necessary. (Far East Asia , Middle East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa will Require Importation Permit from your Country.