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How long after rabies vaccine and chip can my dog travel to UK?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

I've had to give my dog a rabies vaccine before sh'e been chipped in order to get a license, but I need her to have another vaccine after being chipped in order to take her into the UK. Do you know how long I have to wait?

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 13th, 2016

The rules are different, depending on where the dog is coming from. This page: https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/rabies-vaccination-boosters-and-blood-tests may be helpful. If you're asking whether it's safe to vaccinate her again, it should be fine, and as you already know you don't really have any choice, as the UK requires that the microchip be in place when the rabies vaccine is given.

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