TAKING YOUR PET ABROAD

From 1 January 2021 onwards, the UK will have Part 2 listed status under the EU Pet Travel Scheme, meaning that people traveling from GB with their pets and assistance dogs will need to follow new requirements in order to travel to the EU and Northern Ireland.
We have now updated our pet travel guidance and pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about traveling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or the European Union with their pets at the end of the transition period.

Animal Health Certificates (AHC)
Under Part 2 listed status, EU pet passports issued by GB Official Veterinarians (OVs) will no longer be valid to travel to Europe or Northern Ireland. Instead, a pet traveling from GB to the EU or to Northern Ireland will need an AHC from 1 January 2021. Please note, this would affect any travelers with pets arriving in an EU Member State after 23:00 GMT on the 31 December 2020. This will also apply to travel Northern Ireland.

These AHCs can be issued by OVs from 22 December 2020 (10 days prior to travel to the EU after the end of the Transition Period).

Kind regards,

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
Telephone: 03000 200 301 | Email: petpassports.carlisle@apha.gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk/apha
Address: Enquiries Team, Eden Bridge House, Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8DX

4.     Dogs only: treatment against tapeworms 1-5 days (24–120 hrs) before entry to the UK.
This must be done before each entry to the UK and the details entered into the passport by an approved veterinary surgeon (not required if entering the UK directly from Finland, Ireland or Malta).

The 3 Week Rule

Microchip, rabies vaccination must be completed at least 21 full days before travel.
Re-Vaccination (Booster Vaccination)
After the initial full vaccination, boosters should be given every 3 years. The frequency of revaccination boosters depends on the vaccine used; rabies vaccinations done at other clinics may need to be boosted more frequently, check the passport for re-vaccination dates.
Some of the non EU countries in LIST B may require more frequent vaccination requirements for entry to these list B countries should be checked with DEFRA.
We will endeavour to send reminders to you but we cannot guarantee their delivery to you.
The responsibility for ensuring that the Booster is done on time rests with YOU as the owner.
You should also be aware that there are certain infectious diseases of dogs and cats present in most parts of Europe not present in the UK.  It is possible to take steps to prevent these diseases, please ask for our additional Information sheet: Health Advice for Dogs and Cats Travelling to Europe.

DISCLAIMER
The above information applies at the time of writing but are liable to change without notice.  To ensure trouble free travel it is essential you familiarise yourself with current regulations by visiting https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/overview.
Whilst we are happy to do what we can to assist you in understanding the regulations, Compliance with them rests with you, the Client

Sources of Information

Pets Helpline: 0370 2411710
Website:https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/pet-passport
email:  pets.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk