Your pet's ID and vaccine history, kept in one booklet
Identification, ownership details and vaccine history all sit in a single booklet you can take along wherever your pet needs to be, an international flight out of Cape Town or a same-day drop-off at the kennels included.
More than a travel document
A pet passport goes by other names too, animal passport or pet health passport among them, and it does more than get you ready for international travel. Vets, groomers and kennels can pull up your pet's vaccine history and contact details from the booklet directly, no digging through paperwork required at each visit. It works for any animal United Pet Club has on record too, not just dogs and cats.
A UPC pet passport is built around three sections, animal information, vaccines and treatments, and records. Animal information holds the name, species, breed, microchip number and club registration. Vaccines and treatments cover rabies, the other core vaccines, antiparasite treatments and the annual wellness exam, and records log vet visits, medications and any notes worth keeping. Rabies vaccination is a legal requirement in South Africa, so keeping that page current matters even when travel isn't on the cards. Add your pet's microchip and registry profile to complete the identification set.
Running a practice or a kennel yourself? Feature your business on a full colour page inside the passport. Get in touch to arrange a custom print run, one passport or a large order, either way.
What a UPC pet passport includes
Multiple languages
English-Afrikaans is a common pairing for South African owners, and other language combinations can be arranged on request.
Colourful PU leather cover
More than 20 colours and textures on offer. The cover gives the booklet a finished look and helps it hold up over time.
Personalised
A photo of your pet goes on the cover and the details are prefilled, so the passport is ready to use the moment it arrives.
No minimum order
A single order for a single pet is no trouble at all, bulk isn't required.
What the booklet holds
The animal information section covers the pet's details, ownership history, contacts for the vet and other professionals, insurance and contract records, and space for achievements such as Good Citizen certificates or show results.
The vaccines and treatments section tracks the annual wellness exam, rabies vaccination records, the other core vaccines, antiparasite treatments and any further treatment or surgery, each with room for the date, the product and the vet's signature.
Pet passport questions South African owners ask
What is a pet passport?
A booklet that keeps your pet's identification, ownership and vaccine and treatment records in one place. It's built for travel, but works just as well for a vet visit, a groom or a boarding stay.
Is an animal passport the same as a pet passport?
Yes, they're the same thing. Animal passport, pet passport and pet health passport all describe the same kind of booklet, and United Pet Club passports work for any species, dogs, cats, horses and birds included.
Do I need a pet passport to travel with my dog from South Africa?
Rabies vaccination is a legal requirement for dogs here, and most destination countries and airlines will want proof of that alongside identification before they let your pet in. A passport keeps that proof in one place. Requirements differ by country and change over time, so check the official rules for your destination before you book.
What information goes in a pet passport?
Species, breed and microchip number, your ownership and contact details, and the full vaccine and treatment history, rabies, the other core vaccines and antiparasite treatments included.
Can I order a custom passport with my business's branding?
Yes. A custom passport includes a full colour page to feature your practice, kennel or business, and there's no minimum order quantity.
Is there a minimum order for pet passports?
No. Order a single passport or a batch for a business, whichever suits.
Get your dog or cat's pet passport sorted
Have the cover personalised and the details prefilled, then keep every vaccine on record in one place, with your pet's free registry profile as backup.