Shipment of Live Pet Birds from the
United Kingdom by Air
The shipment of live pet birds is allowed providing they are accompanied by the correct documentation. There is free movement of pet birds throughout the European Union, but an Export Health Certificate from DEFRA is required. All birds returning to the U.K. require an Import Permit and must undergo 35 days quarantine on the owner's own premises.
Some countries do not accept birds of the parrot family. Normally no more than 2 birds are accepted from one owner. Certain breeds of birds are banned. Wild birds are banned for shipment by airlines. The shipment of birds classed as Endangered Species are strictly controlled.
All birds of the Parrot family are controlled under the CITES Regulations and it is necessary to obtain a CITES Export Permit from the Department of the Environment, CITES Office, Eagle Wing Zone 1/17/J, Temple Quay House, Temple Square, Bristol BS1 6EB. Tel. 0117 3728891.
Birds entering the United States are quarantined for 35 days at Government Quarantine Establishments in New York, Miami or Los Angeles. A CITES Import and Export Permit is required and an Import Permit from the U.S Department of Agriculture & Fisheries. Canada also requires a CITES Import Permit. Also an Export Certificate of Health issued by DEFRA and signed by an LVI Veterinary Surgeon.
Birds may enter South Africa from the U.K. An import permit is required from the Director of Veterinary Services, Private Bag X138, Pretoria Street, Pretoria, South Africa. Certain breeds will also require CITES Export and Import permits. Birds are subject to quarantine on arrival in South Africa and require a DEFRA Health Certificate signed in the U.K. by an L.V.I. Veterinary Surgeon not more than 10 days prior to shipment. Please check with Par Air for further details.
Birds destined for Cyprus and certain other countries must be held in the U.K. under Veterinary Supervision for 45 days prior to shipment. This can be undertaken at Par Air Services.
Birds may not be imported into Australia or New Zealand unless destined for a Zoo.
Please allow at least 6 weeks to obtain the necessary CITES Import & Export Permits.
CITES stands for Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species, which is adhered to by most countries of the world.
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