Export Health Certificates
What is an Export Health Certificate (EHC)?
An Export Health Certificate (EHC) is the official document your pet needs to travel from Great Britain to countries outside the EU. It confirms your dog or cat meets your destination’s specific entry requirements — including microchipping, vaccinations, and any necessary treatments.
How it works?
Most certificates start through the government’s Export Health Certificate Online system, where your application is submitted and assigned to an Official Veterinarian for completion.
Why it matters?
Unlike EU travel, EHC requirements vary by country — often with strict timelines and additional paperwork. We guide you through the entire process, confirm exactly what’s needed for your journey, and ensure everything is completed correctly — so you can travel without stress or last-minute issues.
Why Export Health Certificates are country-specific
Why EHC requirements vary
Export Health Certificates aren’t one-size-fits-all. Every country sets its own import rules — and these can vary significantly depending on your destination, and sometimes even your travel route.
When your application is submitted through the Export Health Certificate Online system, these country-specific rules determine exactly what needs to be completed before your certificate can be issued.
What may be required
Depending on your destination, this can include:
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Microchip and identity checks
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Rabies vaccination (with strict timing rules)
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Additional vaccines or parasite treatments
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Blood tests (where required)
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Import permits or pre-authorisation
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Supporting documents requested by the destination authority
Why planning matters
Because requirements can be complex — and sometimes time-sensitive — EHC travel should be planned well in advance, especially for stricter destinations.
We make sure your Export Health Certificate Online application is aligned with the correct requirements from the start, reducing the risk of delays, errors, or rejected documents.
