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FAQs
An AHC is a legal document required for dogs, cats, and ferrets to travel from Great Britain to the EU and beyond. It confirms your pet is microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.
As of 22/04/2026 the EU Pet Passport is no longer valid for travel for GB residents leaving the UK.
It can be used as a proof of rabies vaccination for the issuance of an Animal Health Certificate.
An AHC must be issued within 10 days before your pet enters the EU. We recommend booking your home visit at least three weeks before you travel.
An AHC is valid for entry into the EU for 10 days from issue. Once you enter the EU, it can be used for onward travel within the EU and re-entry to Great Britain for up to six months, provided the pet's rabies vaccination remains valid. A new AHC is normally required for each new trip from Great Britain to the EU.
Please have the following ready:
· Your pet’s microchip number
· Rabies vaccination record (must be given at least 21 days before certification)
· Your pet’s previous vaccination documents
· Your travel details (e.g. destination, dates)
Tapeworm treatment is required for dogs travelling directly from Great Britain to Finland, Ireland, Malta or Norway. The treatment must be given by a vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before arrival.Different rules apply when travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Eligible travellers using a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document do not require tapeworm treatment for travel solely to Northern Ireland.Dogs returning to Great Britain from most European countries also require tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before arrival. However, treatment is not required when returning directly from Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Malta or Norway.
The Rabies vaccination is the only one required for travel in the EU.
Please note that getting L4 and KC vaccinations on the same date as the Rabies vaccination may make it invalid for the purposes of travel documentation. If possible, please leave at least 2 weeks between these vaccinations.
Around 20 minutes. We check your pet, verify their records, and complete the certificate during the visit.
Absolutely! We can issue AHCs for multiple pets in one convenient home visit.
As we are a mobile service, we are able to pass the savings we make on minimal overheads onto you.
We cover a growing network of locations across England, Scotland and Wales. Visit our Locations page or use our postcode checker to see the home visit and collection point options available in your area.
We’re here to help! Contact us for free, no-obligation advice, and we’ll guide you through the process.
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