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Export Health Certificate
Official veterinary documentation for pets travelling from Great Britain to countries outside the EU, prepared following careful review of destination-specific import requirements, identification details, vaccination history and any additional testing or treatments required for travel.
How it Works
A simple, guided process from details to travel-ready paperwork.
Step 1 - Share your travel details
Send us your destination country, travel date, and your pet's details so we can confirm exactly what's required.
Step 2- We confirm the certificate and organise any extra requirements
For non-EU travel, the UK government issues specific EHC forms for each destination, and requirements can vary significantly between countries. As part of the export health certificate online application process, the correct certificate is selected based on your destination and travel details.
At this stage, we confirm the appropriate paperwork and talk you through any additional steps that may be required, such as:
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Specific timelines to meet
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Parasite treatments or additional vaccinations
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Supporting documents
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Any destination-specific processes or endorsements.
Everything is planned and organised in advance, so your final appointment is smooth and straightforward. We ensure your export health certificate online application is completed correctly from the outset, minimising the risk of delays or last-minute complications.
Step 3 - Appointment with an Official Veterinarian (OV)
Once everything is ready, we'll arrange the certification appointment. Your pet's microchip is scanned, documentation is checked, and the EHC is completed and signed by an OV.
Step 4 - Your paperwork travels with your pet
The completed certificate must travel with you and your pet for inspection on arrival, so it's important everything is accurate and prepared correctly.
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.
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.
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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:
-
Microchip and identity checks
-
Rabies vaccination (with strict timing rules)
-
Additional vaccines or parasite treatments
-
Blood tests (where required)
-
Import permits or pre-authorisation
-
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.
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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.