Animal Health Certificates in Wiltshire: What Pet Owners Need to Know
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
If you’re travelling from Wiltshire to the EU with your dog, cat or ferret, you will usually need an Animal Health Certificate, also known as an AHC.
Since Brexit, GB-issued pet passports are no longer the standard document for most pets travelling from Great Britain to the EU. Instead, owners normally need an Animal Health Certificate issued by an Official Veterinarian before travel.
At The Pet Passport Co., we provide convenient Animal Health Certificate appointments across Wiltshire, helping pet owners travel with confidence.
What is an Animal Health Certificate?
An Animal Health Certificate is an official travel document for pets travelling from Great Britain to the EU. It confirms key details about your pet, including:
Their microchip number
Rabies vaccination details
Owner information
Travel route and destination
The pet’s identification details
The certificate must usually be issued within 10 days of entering the EU, so timing your appointment correctly is important.
Who needs an AHC?
You will usually need an AHC if you are travelling from Wiltshire to an EU country with your:
Dog
Cat
Ferret
This applies whether you are travelling by ferry, Eurotunnel, car, or plane.
What do I need before booking?
Before your AHC appointment, your pet must usually have:
A microchip
A valid rabies vaccination
Travel details, including your EU entry point
Owner details matching the travel documents
If your pet’s rabies vaccination is out of date, or if they have only just been vaccinated, you may need to wait before travelling.
Animal Health Certificates across Wiltshire
We help pet owners across Wiltshire prepare for EU travel, including trips to France, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Italy and beyond.
Our aim is to make the process simple, clear and convenient, so you can focus on planning your trip rather than worrying about paperwork.
Book your Wiltshire AHC
If you’re travelling soon, book your Animal Health Certificate appointment in good time. Summer and school holiday periods can be especially busy, so early booking is recommended.
Check out our FAQ page for more info!
Written by Dr Ezekiel Maguire MRCVS
DEFRA-licensed Official Veterinarian
Founder of The Pet Passport Co.
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