From 22 April 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Agency will apply new EU rules to the non commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from third countries such as Great Britain (GB).

The changes are as follows:

• 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.
• There are no changes to GB entry requirements. .

If you will be affected by the following changes and need to arrange for an animal health certificate then please contact us to arrange this on 01606 880 890 or 01606 717 969