Pet Transport Peru to UK: What the Titre Test Requirement Means and How to Plan It

Peru sits in the unlisted category under UK pet travel rules, which means a FAVN rabies titre test is part of the process. The blood draw must happen at least 30 days after the …

16-20 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Medium

Route complexity

Managed

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Step by step

The import process, in full

Start of planning, 4-5 months before travel.

Confirm microchip is implanted and predates the rabies vaccination on record.

Responsible: Your vet

4-5 months before travel.

Verify or administer primary rabies vaccination. Note the date for titre test planning.

Responsible: Your vet

4 months before travel.

Draw blood for FAVN titre test at least 30 days after primary vaccination. Send to APHA-approved laboratory. Await result. 90-day wait starts from blood draw date (if result passes).

Responsible: Your vet and approved laboratory

6-8 weeks before travel.

Apply for SENASA export authorisation at least 4 weeks before travel.

Responsible: You or your agent

6-8 weeks before travel.

Book cargo from Lima (LIM) to London via Iberia via Madrid or LATAM connections. Confirm live animal acceptance with cargo carrier.

Responsible: You or cargo agent

1-5 days before UK arrival.

Tapeworm treatment (dogs): 24 to 120 hours before UK arrival. Vet-administered and recorded.

Responsible: Your Peruvian vet

Within 10 days of travel.

Obtain SENASA-endorsed health certificate within 10 days of travel.

Responsible: SENASA-authorised official vet

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the primary rabies vaccination. Source: GOV.UK.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required. At least 21 days from the primary vaccination before titre blood draw. Source: GOV.UK.

Rabies titre test

Required. Peru is unlisted under UK pet travel rules. FAVN titre test at an APHA-approved laboratory, blood drawn at least 30 days after primary vaccination, result 0.5 IU/ml or above. 90-day waiting period from the date of the successful test. Source: GOV.UK, 2026.

Quarantine

No routine quarantine for compliant pets. Penalty quarantine up to 4 months if papers are deficient. Source: GOV.UK.

Health certificate

AHC from SENASA-authorised official vet, issued within 10 days of travel. Covers microchip, vaccination, titre test, and tapeworm treatment for dogs.

Export permit

SENASA export authorisation required. Apply to SENASA at least 4 weeks before travel.

Health certificate

Official Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a SENASA-authorised official veterinarian and endorsed by SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria). For UK entry this functions as the Animal Health Certificate. Issued within 10 days of travel.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

LATAM Airlines

LATAM operates from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Madrid, Paris, and US hubs with connections to London. LATAM Cargo is the primary carrier for Peru to Europe pet shipments. Confirm routing and cargo availability.

Cargo Only

Iberia

Iberia operates LIM-MAD direct. Iberia Cargo connects to London Heathrow via Madrid. A practical routing for Lima to London pet cargo with a single European transit.

Cargo Only

Air France-KLM Cargo

Via Paris CDG or Amsterdam AMS from Lima. Air France-KLM accept pets on the South America to Europe corridor. Confirm UK connection arrangements before booking.

Cargo Only

American Airlines

Lima to US East Coast connections (Miami, New York) with onward cargo to UK via partner carriers. A viable option depending on routing and transit times for your pet.

Cargo Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at APHA-approved lab: USD 150-350

SENASA export authorisation: minimal fee

SENASA-authorised vet health certificate: GBP 80-200

Tapeworm treatment (dogs): GBP 15-40

IATA-compliant travel crate: GBP 60-250 if needed

Pet cargo Lima to London: GBP 1,000-2,500 depending on crate size

Agent fees: GBP 200-500

Total typical range: GBP 1,600-3,700

Critical points

Peru is unlisted for UK pet travel, making the titre test mandatory. The 90-day wait after a successful test is a fixed requirement. You cannot appeal for a waiver or abbreviation. Plan your timeline from this constraint outward.

Lima (LIM) routes to London are not direct. Your pet cargo will transit through Madrid or another European hub. Verify that the transit airport and carrier arrangement complies with UK entry requirements and that live animals are accepted throughout.

Pit Bull Terrier type dogs cannot be imported into the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Peru restricts these breeds as PPP (Perros Potencialmente Peligrosos) within Lima. Verify your dog's type against UK restrictions before starting the process.

SENASA endorsement takes time to process. Do not leave the export authorisation to the last few days before travel. Apply at least four weeks out.

Planning around the 90-day wait

The 90-day wait after a successful titre test is the thing most owners do not factor in early enough. It starts from the date of the blood draw that produces the passing result. If your vet draws blood, sends it to the lab, and the result comes back at 0.5 IU/ml or above, the 90-day clock starts from the blood draw date, not the result date.

This means that if you intend to travel in, say, October, the blood draw needs to happen by mid-July at the latest. The vaccination needs to have happened by mid-June at the latest (30 days before the blood draw). Work backwards from your intended travel date and you will quickly see why four to five months is the minimum.

Once the titre test has been successfully passed and your pet stays current on rabies boosters, the titre result stays valid. If your pet has already passed a UK-standard titre test for a previous move and the vaccination has not lapsed, you may be able to travel within weeks rather than months.

Lima cargo options and SENASA documentation

Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport handles substantial cargo volume to Europe. Iberia via Madrid is the most direct routing for Lima to London pet cargo. LATAM Cargo from Lima is also a strong option with connections to European hubs. The transit through Madrid is generally manageable for animal welfare given the relatively short duration.

SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria) handles both the export authorisation and the endorsement of the health certificate. Apply for the export authorisation online at least four weeks before travel. Your SENASA-authorised official vet issues the health certificate within 10 days of departure, covering all required information for UK border inspection.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Peru is an unlisted country under UK pet travel rules, and the FAVN titre test is mandatory for all dogs and cats. There is no waiver available. If your pet has already passed an equivalent titre test for a previous international move and the rabies vaccination has not lapsed, that valid result may still apply. Check with an APHA-registered vet or pet transport specialist.

Lima Jorge Chavez International (LIM) is the primary departure airport. Most cargo to the UK connects via Madrid (Iberia Cargo) or via other European hubs. Arrival in the UK is at Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW), both of which are approved UK entry ports for pets. Confirm the full routing with your cargo agent before booking.

Budget GBP 1,600 to GBP 3,700 all-in. This covers the FAVN titre test (around USD 150-350), SENASA authorisation and health certificate, tapeworm treatment for dogs, the cargo flight from Lima via Madrid or similar, and the UK port inspection fee. Agent fees add GBP 200-500 at the top end. Total cost depends significantly on crate size.

Yes. The UK Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 bans importation of Pit Bull Terrier type dogs (assessed by type, not breed name), Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro. These restrictions apply regardless of origin. Peru’s own PPP regulations cover some of the same breeds within Lima. Verify your dog’s type before starting the process.

Yes, very much. The treatment must be administered between 24 and 120 hours before your dog’s scheduled UK arrival time. Five days is the window, and it ends 24 hours before arrival. A treatment given six days before arrival is non-compliant. Your Peruvian vet administers it and records it in the health certificate. Time it carefully against your cargo flight’s UK arrival time.

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Pet Transport Peru to UK: What the Titre Test Requirement Means and How to Plan It

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

Planning around the 90-day wait

Lima cargo options and SENASA documentation

Common questions

Move your pet

Airline guides

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