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British Pet Passport
If you’re searching for a British pet passport to travel abroad with your pet, it’s important to know that the rules have changed since Brexit. UK-issued pet passports are no longer valid for travel to European Union countries, and what you actually need today is an Animal Health Certificate.
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British Pet Passport
If you’re searching for a British pet passport to travel abroad with your pet, it’s important to know that the rules have changed since Brexit. UK-issued pet passports are no longer valid for travel to European Union countries, and what you actually need today is an Animal Health Certificate.
Is a British pet passport still valid?
For UK pet owners, the short answer is no. Since the UK’s departure from the EU, the british pet passport that many owners previously relied on for European travel is no longer accepted at EU borders. In its place, you’ll need an Animal Health Certificate for every trip you make abroad with your pet. While it might sound like extra hassle, the process of obtaining an AHC is straightforward — and with certificates starting from just £69, it’s far more affordable than the animal passport cost.
The modern alternative to the British pet passport
Think of an Animal Health Certificate as the new british pet passport. Issued by a qualified Official Veterinarian, it confirms that your pet meets all the necessary health requirements for international travel. Our team of experienced Official Veterinarians has helped many thousands of pet owners from across the UK make the switch and travel abroad with complete confidence.
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 thousands of UK pet owners choose us
We’re one of the largest and most trusted providers of Animal Health Certificates in the UK and were the original low-cost provider of AHCs. Veterinary surgeries and professionals from across the country recommend our services to their own clients, and with over 2,000 five-star Google Reviews, we’ve built a reputation for delivering excellent value alongside a service people can genuinely rely on.
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.