21/04/2026
‼️ Changes to Pet Travel Rules for UK Residents ‼️
Changes to pet travel requirements will take effect from Wednesday 22 April 2026
✈️ From 22 April 2026, new EU rules will apply to the non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from Great Britain.
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 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 will be published on GOV.UK.
You can also contact the APHA Pet Travel Helpline for more information.
📩 If you’re planning to travel with your pet, our team at Vets on the Common can help you get everything ready in time