What Do I Need to Get an Animal Health Certificate to Travel to the EU?
To travel to the EU with your dog or cat, your pet must:
Be microchipped
Be vaccinated against rabies
Rabies Vaccination Waiting Period
After your pet receives a rabies vaccination, you must wait (only if it’s a primary vaccination) before an Animal Health Certificate can be issued.
Depending on the vaccine used, the waiting period can be:
21 days (Nobivac Rabies, Canigen Rabies, Versiguard Rabies)
28 days (Purevax Rabies)
Or up to one calendar month (Rabisin R)
Because you may not know which rabies vaccine your vet will use, we strongly recommend vaccinating your pet at least one month before you plan to collect your Animal Health Certificate.
This ensures the vaccination will be valid regardless of the brand used.
Rabies vaccinations licensed in the UK are valid for either one year or three years, meaning you can vaccinate your pet well in advance of your planned travel.
What Happens Next?
Once your pet is vaccinated and you know your travel date, simply complete our online booking form and we will arrange your Animal Health Certificate.
To find out more about the Animal Health Certificate please visit out FAQ’s
