Animal Health Certificate Guide for UK Pet Travel
A practical, GOV.UK-sourced guide to animal health certificates for UK dogs, cats and ferrets travelling to the EU after Brexit.
UK pet travel guidance
Clear answers before you cross the border with your pet.
Practical, GOV.UK-sourced guides for UK owners travelling to Europe with dogs, cats and ferrets after Brexit.
Latest articles
Plan the paperwork, route and return journey.
Does My Pet Need a Microchip Before Its Rabies Vaccination?
Why the microchip must come before the rabies vaccination for EU pet travel, and what to do if the dates or chip reading cause a problem.
Can You Take a Dog from the UK to Europe Without a Car?
Yes, but route rules vary. Compare foot-passenger ferries, pet taxis and rail connections for taking a dog between the UK and Europe without a car.
Taking Pets from the UK to Austria: A Complete Travel Guide
How to take a dog, cat or ferret from Great Britain to Austria, including AHCs, routes, rabies rules and the journey home.
Can Normal Vets Issue Animal Health Certificates?
Normal vets can issue animal health certificates when authorised as Official Veterinarians. Here is what to ask before booking an AHC.
Pet Passport Petition 2026: Could UK Residents Use EU Pet Passports Again?
A UK Parliament petition wants EU pet passports accepted for GB residents again. See what it asks for, its progress and the rules today.
Dog Tapeworm Treatment for Returning to Great Britain
When dogs need tapeworm treatment before entering Great Britain, including the 24-to-120-hour window, exemptions and vet records.
Will the UK Pet Passport Return in 2027?
A factual look at the planned return of multi-use pet passports and what UK pet owners should use for EU travel now.
Taking a Dog from the UK to France After Brexit
What UK dog owners need to know before travelling to France with a dog, including microchips, rabies vaccines, AHCs and arrival checks.
Source-led guidance
Built to be useful, not dramatic.
We explain pet travel rules in plain English and point back to GOV.UK, so you can double-check the official position before booking vets, ferries or flights.