Travelling with your pet

When travelling with your pet outside mainland UK, you will either need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) or the Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD).
 
The Animal Health Certificate is for travel to the EU (incl. the Republic of Ireland).
 
The Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document is for direct travel from Wales, Scotland or England to Northern Ireland. You cannot travel via an EU country or onwards to an EU country.

Animal Health Certificate Form

Please fill out this form as completely and accurately as possible so we can get to know you and your pets before your visit.

Animal Health Certificate Information

If you are travelling to the EU, please read the Animal Health Certificate client information document carefully to ensure that you and your pet fulfill all the requirements. If you are unsure, please contact the Pet Travel Scheme helpline: pettravel@apha.gov.uk; Tel.: 03000 200 301
 
Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme information
 
If you are travelling directly to Northern Ireland, please read the Northern Ireland Pet Travel Scheme client information document carefully to ensure that you and your pet fulfill all the requirements. If you are unsure, please contact the Pet Travel Scheme helpline: pettravel@apha.gov.uk; Tel.: 03000 200 301

Checklist for bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret back into Great Britain after visiting an EU Country

To return to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) your pet must have:

• Readable microchip.
• Valid rabies vaccination.
• Either: A valid animal health certificate, OR an accepted pet passport.
• For dogs only – tapeworm treatment, administered by a vet 24-120 hours prior to arriving in Great Britain. Y

You may be prevented from travelling with your pet if you do not have the correct pet health preparations or documentation.

Owner details - For Existing Clients

Travel plans

Pet Details

Rabies vaccination

DD/MM/YYYY
e.g. Nobivac Rabies, MSD
e.g. A5678B23

Supporting information to bring with you to appointment: Rabies vaccination card with microchip information clearly visible.