Pet Relocation Service from the UK to EU

If you are travelling with more than five pets, you may need to provide additional documentation to prove the travel is non-commercial, such as proof of participation in an event like a competition or exhibition.

Puppies and kittens must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination. Since there is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination, the youngest they can travel to the EU is 15 weeks old.

Yes, you can take your pet to Europe by car using the Eurotunnel or a pet-friendly ferry. Eurostar does not allow pets, so you must travel via alternative routes.

No, all pets travelling from the UK to Europe must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. The vaccination must be recorded on the Animal Health Certificate.

Yes, an AHC is valid for up to four months for re-entry to the UK. However, dogs must receive tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before returning if they have been in Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, or Northern Ireland.

Since Brexit, UK-issued pet passports are no longer valid for travel to the EU. Instead, you need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC), which must be issued by a UK vet within 10 days of travel.

Yes, all pets entering Europe from the UK must pass through an official Travellers’ Point of Entry, where their documents will be checked by customs officials.

If you lose your AHC before travel, you will need to visit an official veterinarian to obtain a new one. This may delay your trip, so we recommend keeping multiple copies of your pet’s travel documents.