New Lodge Veterinary Centre

22/04/2026

An update on EU pet travel
There has been some clarification following the announcement of a closing of the loophole for UK residents to use an EU pet passport to travel with their pet to the EU thus avoiding the use of an Animal health certificate.
An updated page on the Gov.uk website
https://www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad

States more clearly the requirement for an animal health certificate for travel into the EU, and while these Animal Health certificates (AHC) are single use, they will be valid for a longer period from 4 to 6 months travel within the EU before return to the UK.
There are also changes which limit one vehicle to 5 pets only from 5 pets per traveling person (some exemptions are available).
I understand new AHC forms will shortly become available to official vets for completion, but the current certificates will be valid until then. However there is no official date for the long-heralded return to the GB Pet passport. It is thought, that perhaps at sometime in 2027 they may reappear.
While Le Shuttle previously stated that an EU pet passport could still be valid until its tapeworm treatment pages were filled.
They have this afternoon issued an update on their website.
https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en/travelling-with-us/travelling-with-pets/pet-travel-requirements
They are now stating that it is your responsibility to check official pages including
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_en.htm
Irish ferries are stating that to travel pets will require and AHC but to bring their EU passports with them as additional documentation.
https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/frequently-asked-questions/pet-travel-all-routes/travelling-with-pets-britain-france-routes/
P&O Ferries also state that an AHC is required as current EU Pet passports are invalid. “Following a recent change in legislation, EU-issued pet passports are no longer valid for Great Britain residents, regardless of when or where they were issued.”
https://www.poferries.com/en/travel-information/travelling-with-a-pet
I have not checked every possible route or provider, but it would make a lot of sense to check for your self and make sure your pet is prepared for travel.
AHC’s do require some time to prepare and so will evitability cost more to produce than a passport. As UK vets, we have to undergo training to fill these long and exacting forms correctly including an exam and pay to do the training in the first place, plus constantly update our knowledge. We also must revalidate the course every few years. The are not my favourite veterinary task, but we do provide them as a service at New Lodge Vets. We do require a reasonable prior notice for their completion due to the time taken to discuss, advise and complete these forms.
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18/04/2026

As an official veterinarian I often receive updates from the UK government of items of animal health and regulation. These can be updates about the outbreak of diseases such as bird flu to changes in EU/UK regulations which may affect import/export and pet travel.
Yesterday, I was issued with an update by the UK government regarding travel on EU Pet passports that comes into force on 22nd April.

I have had a look at the pet travel page on the UK gov website but there has been no update as yet, but I thought that owners of Dogs and Cats that travel should be aware of the change which may affect your travel plans.
I have included a summary of the briefing note below as I received yesterday:

From 22 April 2026, new EU rules will apply to the non commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from third countries such as Great Britain (GB). Pet owners are advised to check the entry requirements with the relevant authority in the destination country before travel.

An EU pet passport, issued to or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB, will no longer be a valid document for travelling with pets from GB to the EU. This applies to EU pet passports issued in an EU Member State or Northern Ireland, including those issued before 22 April 2026. EU pet passports may only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the European Union.

GB residents travelling to the EU with a pet dog, cat or ferret will need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for travel from 22 April 2026.

There are no changes to GB entry requirements.

More detailed guidance on the changes coming into effect from 22 April 2026 will be published on GOV.UK.

I do not have any updates/timings for a return for the GB Pet Passport scheme.
I hope this is helpful and will try to update with further information as and when it is available.

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31/12/2022

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year.
We are taking time to reflect on the past year with clients and pets we have seen and those who have passed.
We look forward to seeing what the next year brings and the challenges we will face and overcome.
We reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 08:00 and will have emergency appointments available but in the meantime,
We have arranged with Vets Now Peterborough to be available in an emergency, if you need help while we are closed. They are the pet equivalent of accident and emergency service. They are open 24/7 for advice or if your pet needs to be seen. Call them on 01733 512192.