
Animal Health Certificate Channel Tunnel
Travelling through the Channel Tunnel with your pet? Our AHC Online Service, based at Abbeywell Vets in Folkestone, puts us just minutes from the Eurotunnel Terminal and within easy reach of the Dover Ferry Port too – so your pet’s paperwork is sorted right on your route.

Animal Health Certificate Channel Tunnel
Travelling through the Channel Tunnel with your pet? Our AHC Online Service, based at Abbeywell Vets in Folkestone, puts us just minutes from the Eurotunnel Terminal and within easy reach of the Dover Ferry Port too – so your pet’s paperwork is sorted right on your route.

Conveniently located for Eurotunnel travellers
Our Folkestone location means you can collect your Animal Health Certificate easily before boarding, without adding unnecessary detours or stress to your travel day. Whether you’re heading off on holiday or relocating abroad, we make sure your pet’s documentation is ready to go.
Animal Health Certificates start from just £69, and the whole process is quick, easy and convenient. Simply order online, pop in and collect your certificate, and get straight back on the road to enjoy your trip with your pet by your side.
health certificates I was worried that this would be a difficult service to navigate but Abbeywell made sure everything went smoothly. We were travelling with two cats and two dogs. Everything was great and very quick. All went well at the channel tunnel. Delighted thank you
Travelling abroad with pets can be stressful, but Dan and Mike always make the whole process straightforward. Their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail give us complete confidence that everything has been prepared correctly, and we’ve never had any issues.
A huge thank you to Dan, Mike, and the whole team. We wouldn’t go anywhere else for our AHCs and highly recommend Abbeywell Vets to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and reliable veterinary practice.
How it Works
Five simple steps to obtain your Animal Health Certificate
1
You Check
If you have a Dog, Cat or Ferret and they have a microchip and they have been vaccinated against rabies, we can issue an AHC for travel.
2
You Apply
Complete our simple online application form and provide the necessary supporting documentation confirming your pets’ rabies vaccination status
3
We Confirm
Once we have verified your pets’ rabies vaccination & microchip status and approved your application we will send you a secure Paylink. Once payment is received, your AHC is confirmed.
4
We Prepare
Once payment has been received your AHC application is assigned to one of our Official Veterinarians. It will be prepared and ready to issue on the confirmed collection date.
5
You Collect
On your confirmed collection date, you must arrive in Folkestone in person with your pet(s) so we scan and verify the microchip and witness you signing the AHC.
Why choose us for your Channel Tunnel Animal Health Certificate
We’re one of the largest and most trusted providers of Animal Health Certificates in the UK, and we were the original low-cost provider of AHCs. Over the years, our team of experienced veterinarians has helped many thousands of pet owners from across the UK take their animals abroad with confidence.
Veterinary surgeries and professionals throughout the UK recommend our AHC services to their own clients – and with over 2,000 five-star Google Reviews, we’ve built a reputation people trust for offering an excellent value, reliable service.
Collection Times
You do not need an appointment to collect your AHC, simply arrive during our collection times on your confirmed collection date and you’ll be issued with your AHC and on your way in under 10 minutes.
Monday to Friday:
9.00am until 7.00pm
Saturday:
9.30am until 2.00pm
Sunday:
Closed
Bank Holidays:
Closed
Start Your Online Application
At AHC Online, we take the stress out of pet travel with our simple Animal Health Certificates Online service.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, please read the FAQs. We do strongly recommend reading the FAQs before making your application. This is so you know exactly what you need to obtain an AHC and most importantly, you can have everything to hand when making your online application.
Collection Times
You do not need an appointment to collect your AHC, simply arrive during our collection times on your confirmed collection date and you’ll be issued with your AHC and on your way in under 10 minutes.
Monday to Friday: 9.00am until 7.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am until 2.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed
Start Your Online Application
At AHC Online, we take the stress out of pet travel with our simple Animal Health Certificates Online service.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend reading the FAQs before making your application. This is so you know exactly what you need and you can have everything to hand when applying.
Urgent Applications
Do you need an Animal Health Certificate Urgently?
We can generally provide pet owners with an Urgent Issue AHC on the same day if they have been refused travel at the Eurotunnel Terminal or the Port of Dover because of incorrect documents or if pet owners require an AHC faster than our Standard Service.