28/05/2026
๐ช๐บ๐พ Travelling to the EU with your pet?
If youโre travelling from the UK to the EU with your dog, cat, or ferret, your pet will require an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) before travel.
โ๏ธ The AHC must be in the language of the first EU country you enter
โ๏ธ Rabies vaccination must be completed at least 21 days before travel
โ๏ธ An Animal Health Certificate can be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV) within 10 days of travel
โ ๏ธ The owner must also:
โข Travel within 5 days of the pet
โข Attend the appointment to sign the owner declaration confirming the pet is not being sold or rehomed
Some EU countries also require a tapeworm treatment before entry, so itโs always best to check requirements early.
๐ If the owner is not travelling within 5 days of the pet, or if a pet is travelling to a new home abroad, a different certificate is required called a Commercial EU Certificate.
๐ Weโre here to help
At Dedicated Pet Care Clinic, we can help with vaccinations, health checks, tapeworm treatments, and travel paperwork to make sure your pet is ready to travel safely.
๐ฉ Message us if youโre planning a trip to the EU with your pet.