LD Lines is authorised by the British Department of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to transport cats and dogs to the United Kingdom in accordance with the Pet Passport Scheme. Likewise, LD Lines is authorised by the Irish Department of Agriculture for services arriving in Rosslare. You may therefore travel on the LD Lines Network ferries with your pets, (at present pets will only be able to travel on the Dover to Boulogne & Dover to Dieppe routes after 1st July 2009) provided you have the mandatory papers.
Motorised passengers must have their animal remaining in their vehicle for the duration of the crossing. For passengers travelling between Rosslare and Le Havre, there is a special designated kennel area for your pets. They must remain here for the duration of the crossing and you can, from time to time, make visits to them. Reservations must be made online and in advance.
Mandatory Documents
(Note: The following papers are mandatory for non-British citizens travelling to the United Kingdom with a pet, and for British citizens returning home with their pet. You must present original documents. Photocopies are not accepted).
A third country certificate or EU passport delivered by your veterinary surgeon certifying the efficacy of the anti-rabies vaccine. Note: This certificate must be delivered less than 6 months after the blood sample is taken. The blood sample must be taken at least 6 months before your travel date.
A certificate of treatment for ectoparasites and endoparasites (ticks and tapeworms) published by the Ministry for Agriculture and Fishing and delivered by your veterinary surgeon must be recorded on the passport. Note: The animal must travel (boat departure time) no less than 24 hours and no more than 48 hours after the treatment is administered.
Computer identity chip. The animal must have a sub-cutaneous computer identity chip fitted by your veterinary surgeon.
Certain breeds of dog reputed to be dangerous are not allowed on British soil.
For any further information, please consult the website of the DEFRA or Irish DOA
It is your responsibility to ensure that the documents in your possession are valid. If not, LD Lines would be obliged to refuse to embark your pet. LD Lines cannot be held responsible for an error made by you or your veterinary surgeon that led to a refusal to embark your pet.
LD Lines require that you inform them of your intention to embark a pet when you make your reservation, and to check in with the animal on the day of departure at least 90 minutes before sailing time. Otherwise, for operational reasons, they could find it necessary to refuse the embarkation of your pet.