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Pet travel to Birmingham
AHC-compliant UK entry with APHA tapeworm coordination at Birmingham Airport and 24/7 specialist vet access.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued within 10 days of travel
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination — minimum 21 days before entry
- 4
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) within 24–120 hours of scheduled UK arrival
These are the official entry rules for United Kingdom.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for United Kingdom.
UK no longer accepts EU pet passports post-Brexit. APHA-approved vets must issue the AHC. Birmingham Airport designated APHA border post handles all non-UK pet inspections.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Birmingham.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Birmingham.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Birmingham.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) handles European and some long-haul routes. Pets on transatlantic itineraries typically connect via LHR for APHA clearance. We advise on the most efficient routing based on origin and airline.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
14–28 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Birmingham.
Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham
Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham is pet friendly! A maximum of two pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Only Standard Double rooms are
Remarkable 2-Bed Apartment in Birmingham
This apartment in Birmingham is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
The Bull
The Bull is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Birmingham.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Birmingham. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Birmingham with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
West Midlands Metro permits small dogs in carriers. National Rail via New Street serves dogs free on leads — the Cross-City Line connects to Sutton Park, Harborne, and Moseley.
Private Cars
Our vetted executive network covers Birmingham and Birmingham Airport 24/7. SUVs available for large breeds; all drivers confirmed pet-accepting with advance booking.
On Foot
The Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, and the canal quarter are highly walkable. We provide maps of the Grand Union Canal towpath and Cannon Hill Park off-lead zones.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Birmingham, with your dog.
Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park is pet-friendly. The park covers 80 acres in total, containing tennis courts, two children's playgrounds, a 36 hole mini golf course,
Russell Road, Birmingham, UK, B13 8RD
Handsworth Park
Handsworth Park is pet-friendly. The park covers 63 acres of land. Throughout the year, you and your pooch will find a multitude of events to enjoy,
Holly Road, Birmingham, UK, B20 2BY
Roundhouse Birmingham
Roundhouse Birmingham is dog-friendly in all outdoor areas. Located in England's second city of Birmingham, this crescent shaped building was
1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, UK, B16 8AE
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Birmingham.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Birmingham. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Brasserie Bar Co. Birmingham
Brindleyplace
Canalside terrace welcomes dogs at all exterior tables; water bowls available from staff.
Casual
Block Birmingham
Jewellery Quarter
Industrial-chic neighbourhood restaurant; dogs welcome at pavement tables and courtyard seating.
Market
Digbeth Dining Club
Digbeth
Birmingham's landmark street food market; leashed dogs welcome throughout the outdoor site on event nights.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Big Box
Pets at Home Birmingham Selly Oak
Bristol Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA
Full prescription diet range; Vets4Pets in-store clinic for health certificate coordination.
Premium Pet Boutique
Paw Prints Boutique Birmingham
72 Great Hampton St, Jewellery Quarter B18 6EW
Independent Jewellery Quarter boutique stocking natural brands and artisan accessories.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Willows Veterinary Centre (Shirley)
Export Clinic
Vets4Pets Birmingham Selly Oak
Boarding & Daycare
Digbeth Dog Hotel
38 Floodgate St, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SD
1 km from Moor Street Station
Mon–Fri 7:30–18:30
Get a Quote
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Birmingham.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Birmingham: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Birmingham and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Birmingham.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
