21/04/2026
⚠️⚠️ Impotant Update for Pets Travelling Abroad⚠️⚠️
From 22nd April 2026 new rules will apply for pets 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 pet dog, cat or ferret will need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for travel from 22 April 2026.
More detailed guidance on the changes coming into effect from 22 April 2026 will be published on GOV.UK
If these changes could affect your travel plans, please contact the practice to arrange an AHC.