22/04/2026
Planning on taking your pet on holiday. A few things have changed. Check before you book
Planning to take your pet to the EU? 🐾 Make sure you’re aware of the EU changes to pet travel rules from Great Britain:
🐕 EU pet passports can now only be issued to owners who live in the EU. If you're based in Great Britain, you may need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) instead when travelling to the EU - even if you already have an EU pet passport.
🌍You should check the specific entry requirements of the country you’re visiting before travel.
📄You'll need a new AHC for every trip from Great Britain to the EU. Once you arrive, your AHC is now valid for onward travel and re-entry to Great Britain for up to six months.
🐈If someone else is taking your pet into the EU, they'll need written authorisation from you as the owner, and your pet must travel within 5 days of your movement.
🚗 Non-commercial travel into the EU is now limited to five pets per vehicle, replacing the previous limit of five per person.
Find out more: www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad
