Animal Health Certificates Online

An animal health certificate is an official document issued by a veterinarian or a competent authority that confirms the health status of an animal or animal product. It certifies that the animal is free from certain diseases and meets the health requirements of the destination country.

You need an animal health certificate to ensure that animals or animal products meet the health and safety regulations of the importing country. This helps prevent the spread of diseases and ensures the animals or products are safe for consumption or use. Without a certificate the importing country may not grant entry.

Animal health certificates are usually issued by a licensed/official veterinarian or a government authority responsible for animal health. At the Vet Station we have two official veterinarians, Gill and Vanessa.

The certificate typically includes details such as:

• Identification of the animal (microchip)

• Health status and vaccinations (rabies vaccination)

• Results of any required tests

• Details about the origin and destination

• Certification by a veterinarian or authority

To obtain an animal health certificate, you generally need to:

• Contact a licensed veterinarian to examine the animal or product.

• Ensure all required vaccinations and tests are completed.

• Submit any necessary paperwork or applications

• The veterinarian or relevant authority will then issue the certificate.

• You will need to collect the certificate, along with your pet so that we can scan their microchip and get a signature from you

The validity of an animal health certificate can vary depending on the type of certificate and the requirements of the importing country. Most animal health certificates to the E.U. are valid for four months from the date of issue. You must travel within ten days of receiving the certificate.

Rabies (at least 21 days prior to travel and in date)

No, animal health certificates are often specific to the country of import. Each country has its own requirements and may need a certificate tailored to its regulations.

Yes, there are usually fees associated with obtaining an animal health certificate. £80 for the first pet and £30 for each additional pet. If you need the certificate urgently this is £198.

Traveling with your pet usually requires an animal health certificate, especially for international travel. Many countries have strict regulations to prevent the spread of diseases.

You must contact us immediately. Our veterinarians are extremely experienced with these certificates and will have completed the paperwork according to current guidelines at the time of completion.

Yes, dogs require this if entering into Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway and before returning to the U.K (1-5 days prior to returning)