Pet Travel

For the most up to date information on travelling with your pet, please visit the government website, here. (Taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: Travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) 

Pet passports issued in Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) can no longer be used for traveling in the EU or Northern Ireland.  Pet passports issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland may be used for travelling to the EU or Northern Ireland. Pets travelling from Great Britain to an EU country or Northern Ireland will need an Animal Health Certificate. Up to 5 pets can be on one certificate.  

The Animal Health Certificate is: 

• Only valid for a single trip into the EU 
• Valid for 10 days from the date of issue
• Valid for onward travel within the EU for 4 months or until the date of expiry validity of the rabies vaccination, whichever is sooner 
• Valid for re-entry into Great Britain for 4 months after the date of issue provided the rabies vaccination is kept up to date. 

Requirements: 

• Your pets microchip must be working. 
• Your pet must have had a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travelling. 
• Your pet must enter the EU via a designated Travellers’ point of Entry.
• Your pets must have an Animal Health Certificate written in the official language of the county that will enter the EU unless you have a Pet Passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
• If you are travelling to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Malta, Norway or Finland with a dog. Your pet has to be treated for tapeworm no less than 24 hours and no more than 5 days before you arrive.                

Please discuss your travel plans with your vet one month before you intend to travel.