90 Fulham Road
London SW3 6HR
020 7225 2915
London SW3 6HR
Kevin, Charlotte and Neil are registered with APHA as Official Veterinary Inspectors and are able to issue the Animal Health Certifcates for EU travel , as well as any APHA Export Health Certificates (with the appropriate paperwork) that are required for world-wide travel. We can also issue the Veterinary Health Certificates that are required by any airlines you are using.
Since 2012, travel to Europe and North America has become relatively straightforward and the Pet Travel Scheme has allowed pets from all over the world to come into the UK, once they have met the special requirements.
The EU have introduce new regulations , at very short notice, that from 22nd April 2026, European Pet Passports will only be valid for EU residents. Since our own UK passport was removed in 2020 , many pet owners have been able to get hold of European Pet passports which allow dogs and cats to travel in and out of the EU without being issued the rather lengthy, time consuming and expensive Animal Heath Certificate. From the 22nd April 2026 the EU have now issued regulations that only European Residents can use an EU issued Pet Passport. We are unsure who will police this but as significant problems would entail at the border we are advising all UK residents with EU passports to get an Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel. European Rabies vaccinations are, to the best of our knowledge, still valid.at the moment.
An new ANIMAL HEALTH CERIFICATE will need to be issued by us within 10d of travel each and every time a pet leaves the UK and enters the EU. These are a little complicated and we will need to be notified before the examination and issuance of these.
EU issued Pet Passports will continue to remain valid, for EU residents only, for travel out of UK into EU but also for travel into the UK from the EU. Parasite treatments1-5 days before entry into the UK will still be required.
For travel outside Europe, remember that in addition to the requirements of the UK, you must also meet the requirements of the country you are traveling to as well as the carrier you are using.
Please discuss your travel plans with one of our staff if you need any help.
We also strongly suggest you check the requirements at the UK government site:
www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-and-from-great-britain