⚖️ Legal Requirements for Pet Travel from the UK to the EU

Whether you're relocating or rehoming, pets leaving the UK must comply with EU import regulations, including:

🔹 EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV)
🔹 Microchip — ISO-compliant and readable
🔹 Valid Rabies Vaccination — administered at least 21 days before travel
🔹 Tapeworm Treatment (dogs only) — if required by destination country
🔹 Customs Declaration — especially if you are paying someone to transport your pet
🔹 TRACES entry — for pets travelling under commercial transport rules

If you are paying anyone to transport your pet — even once — the journey is classified as commercial transport and subject to additional requirements, including using a DEFRA Type 2 licensed transporter.

Legal Requirements for Pet Travel from the UK to the EU

Whether you're relocating or rehoming, pets leaving the UK must comply with EU import regulations, including:

🔹 EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV)
🔹 Microchip — ISO-compliant and readable
🔹 Valid Rabies Vaccination — administered at least 21 days before travel
🔹 Tapeworm Treatment (dogs only) — if required by destination country
🔹 Customs Declaration — especially if you are paying someone to transport your pet
🔹 TRACES entry — for pets travelling under commercial transport rules

📌 Important: If you are paying anyone to transport your pet — even once — the journey is classified as commercial transport and subject to additional requirements, including using a DEFRA Type 2 licensed transporter