Animal health Certificate

[MikenSue]

We are thinking of going to Northern Ireland to get a pet passport for our little dog. Any suggestions of where we can obtain a cheaper Animal health certificate?. Our local Leeds vet wants to charge £240.

 

[Figaro]

You don't need AHC to get into NI.
I take it your on the ferry? Only check will be for stowaways in the bathroom and a belly rub for your dog.
They won't even ask for your human passports.
I got an EU pet passport from the animal hospital in letterkenny for about 40 euro.
You can walk there from Donahue's motorhome dealers where you can overnight foc with ehu.

 

[MikenSue]

That is really good news, thanks.

 

[Innkeeper]

But £240 sounds like a rip off

 

[tkk]

But £240 sounds like a rip off

Im afraid it seems to be the norm. Where I used to get mine has gone from 3135 to £214 in 4 months

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[Phill D]

Our local veterinarian assistant made some excuses as follows:-

She said, Bring in the dog 10 days before travel then pick up the AHC 2 days before you cross to France.
She insisted that the 2 days was a recent amendment.

That 2 day criteria as far as I am concerned is complete rubbish.
She did not want to do the AHC, and knew we could not do the 2 days before as we are leaving home about 5 days before we cross.
So it’s arranged with Abbeywell vets.

 

[pacman]

You don't need AHC to get into NI.
I take it your on the ferry? Only check will be for stowaways in the bathroom and a belly rub for your dog.
They won't even ask for your human passports.
I got an EU pet passport from the animal hospital in letterkenny for about 40 euro.
You can walk there from Donahue's motorhome dealers where you can overnight foc with ehu.

Do you not require an AHC to enter the Republic Of Ireland, which I assume you will have to do to obtain an EU Pet Passport? Interested as we are also considering this option to get a pet passport for our spotty.

 

[Grianan]

Do you need an address in Northern Ireland to get an EU pet passport.

Would you mind talking me through the steps as it seems better value than an AHC for each trip.

 

[Red Sonja]

Do you not require an AHC to enter the Republic Of Ireland, which I assume you will have to do to obtain an EU Pet Passport? Interested as we are also considering this option to get a pet passport for our spotty.

There are no manned borders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Just make sure you either have your old British pet passport with you or all the relevant information for the vet to issue the passport.

 

[Downsie]

No AHC needed to enter NI, it was suggested with Br…x.t but has not happened yet. Border into the Republic totally open, unmanned and scarcely noticed. Then get an EU passport for the future. Just back via Cairnryan, as said before, no checks whatsoever, not even a belly rub (for the dog!!) or query re gas.

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[Mala1951]

Dales vets in Otley do the AHC for £87.50 if anybody nearby wants one.

mala

 

[Figaro]

Do you not require an AHC to enter the Republic Of Ireland, which I assume you will have to do to obtain an EU Pet Passport? Interested as we are also considering this option to get a pet passport for our spotty.

As Red Sonja said, no border checks.

In theory you do an AHC to enter ROI, certainly through the ports of Dublin or Rosslaire you would need one, but coming from NI the loophole allows unrestricted entry, bit of an annomoly but works in our favour.
Once in ROI most vets will issue an EU PP but phone first to check, and none of this needing an address nonsence either as French vets are requiring.
Under the EU PP scheme, the animal does not have a nationality, it either has the correct document for entry or it doesn't.
If travelling in that direction, I can thoroughly recommend the animal hospital in Letterkenny and overnighting at Donahays motorhome dealership with full services foc.
There is a charity donation tin in the shop though

 

[tribalbrit]

But if your dog has an Irish passport does it not have to have e all subsequent rabies boosters in Ireland?
We have friends that have a house in France, have obtained a French passport but have to have all rabies injections done in France, which is annually over there not 3 yearly as is the case in the UK.
OK if planning to visit annually but no good otherwise

 

[Red Sonja]

But if your dog has an Irish passport does it not have to have e all subsequent rabies boosters in Ireland?
We have friends that have a house in France, have obtained a French passport but have to have all rabies injections done in France, which is annually over there not 3 yearly as is the case in the UK.
OK if planning to visit annually but no good otherwise

You can have the rabies done in any European country. Its an EU pet passport.

 

[Grianan]

You can have the rabies done in any European country. Its an EU pet passport.

Couple of other questions.
Dogs already microchipped.
- If we take details can they read microchip, give 1st rabies vaccination and issue EU pet passport at same time
- would we need booster done in EU after 1 or 3 years
- presume this passport then valid for travel on Chunnel, not only Ireland - France direct?

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[Phill D]

Couple of other questions.
Dogs already microchipped.
- If we take details can they read microchip, give 1st rabies vaccination and issue EU pet passport at same time
- would we need booster done in EU after 1 or 3 years
- presume this passport then valid for travel on Chunnel, not only Ireland - France direct?

They can read chip and do 1st rabies, passport is valid to travel 21 days after 1st rabies jab.
All rabies booster s must be done by EU vet.
Can be used unlimited to enter the EU.
Also valid to enter UK,

 

[Grianan]

Thanks. Looking at old posts sounds as if we would need to use Letterkenny as we don’t have existing AHCs.

 

[Downsie]

Thanks. Looking at old posts sounds as if we would need to use Letterkenny as we don’t have existing AHCs.

Just use the ferry from Cairnryan into NI, then cross the border into the Republic. Then you can get an EU passport from an Irish vet. Donegal is often mentioned as it’s easily accessible and several of us on here have family in the area. I used Anne Scott in Carndonagh which is closer to the border than Letterkenny, other towns available!!

 

[Grianan]

Just use the ferry from Cairnryan into NI, then cross the border into the Republic. Then you can get an EU passport from an Irish vet. Donegal is often mentioned as it’s easily accessible and several of us on here have family in the area. I used Anne Scott in Carndonagh which is closer to the border than Letterkenny, other towns available!!

Thanks, I thought I read that she needed AHC or old GB passport to copy details. We have t travelled with dogs before so was hoping for ‘one-stop-shop’.

 

[Figaro]

Thanks, I thought I read that she needed AHC or old GB passport to copy details. We have t travelled with dogs before so was hoping for ‘one-stop-shop’.

If you don't have an existing GB PP or a AHC or existing Rabies vacc, you are in a whole different place.
I had the existing PP showing rabies vacc, date, batch etc and this data was transfered into the new EU PP issued by the vet in RoI.
You'd need to check EU requirements regarding rabies vacc etc

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[Terry242]

We are going over for September to do the Causeway route and the WAW. We plan to get the dog done whilst in Donegal.
My wife read on FB today that you also have to get the dog's chip registered on the European ICAD system. Any experiences?

Terry

 

[Figaro]

We are going over for September to do the Causeway route and the WAW. We plan to get the dog done whilst in Donegal.
My wife read on FB today that you also have to get the dog's chip registered on the European ICAD system. Any experiences?

Terry

That wasn't my experience unless the vet did it without my knowledge ?
I've heard it's the case in France though

 

[Downsie]

Thanks, I thought I read that she needed AHC or old GB passport to copy details. We have t travelled with dogs before so was hoping for ‘one-stop-shop’.

I’ve just had a reread of the thread I started last year (Ireland, pet passport success) in which I posted a copy of the guidance to Irish vets (with the vet’s permission). This does state that you need to prove the pet’s identity either from an old GB passport or an AHC. Thus I fear you will need an AHC…….unless anyone can prove otherwise?………

 

[Phill D]

Surely if the dog is chipped and has never been rabies vaccinated then the Irish vet by scanning and vaccinating the dog is confirming the dogs identification.
I would agree further identifying papers would be necessary if the vet was to accept previous vaccination

 

[The Coops]

Just to clear things up, you cannot or should not get the UK rabies injection transferred over to the new passport as the label for the serum used should be stuck and then tamperproof sealed in the new passport the injection lasts for three years and can be redone in any EU country but some French and Spanish serums are only good for 12 months or 24 months depending on what is given. Most Dutch or Belgian vets use serums valid for 36 months. It is around E30 for the injection. If traveling back from Southern Ireland via Dublin you will need to spend 5 days wait before you travel, if going back via Belfast or Larne its roll on /roll off no checks coming or going You will need the dogs microchip id proof that it is done as that is checked and proof of vaccinations/worming done. If you contact your UK vet they should have a computer held list of all pet treatment, ask them for a print out and take that with you That will be acceptable proof. ( Mrs C works for a vet ) As others have said time and again Anne Scott in Co Donegal is very good and has done loads of Pet Passports . Other vets are available, she has all the contact details on her website, e mail her and she will let you know or give her a call, She starts at 10am

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[Red Sonja]

If you have your microchip information this should prove ownership. If in doubt give Anne Scott a ring. I'm sure she should be able to answer your questions. She also has a Facebook page. To ring use the country code 00353 and leave the first zero off.

 

[MikenSue]

We are thinking of going to Northern Ireland to get a pet passport for our little dog. Any suggestions of where we can obtain a cheaper Animal health certificate?. Our local Leeds vet wants to charge £240.

I want to thank everyone who posted with help in our persuit of getting a pet passport for our dog, Poppy.
Well, she is now the proud owner of an EU passport thanks to all the help. We crossed, by ferry, from Cairnryan to Belfast. and were able to take Poppy by lead to the lounge and put her in our folding wire cage for the 2 hour journey. No AHC or passports needed. We had contacted several vets in Belfast before sailing but although most could do the passport all had different takes on the requirements. We have friends in Skerries which is a motorhome friendly village just on the coast 20 miles North of Dublin and decided to take her there. Couldn't have been easier. The vet checked the microchip and required her rabies and booster vaccination certificates. We could use our home address and everything was completed with minimum fuss. Perfect. Vets are Shenic Vets,Skerries Point Shopping Centre, Kellys bay. Skerries. charged us 50 euro. Hope this helps somebody.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Thanks for the update, still considering ways of getting one for Rosie.

 

[MikenSue]

Update.
Thanks to everyone who helped me with suggestions to get a pet passport for our dog.
The vet in Otley Nr Leeds did indeed do AHC's for £82.50 but thanks to other information given I found we did not need an AHC to go to Northern ireland from Cairnryan. Nor did we need passports for us thus retaining our 90 day travel allowance (thanks brexshit for nothing) We could have gone for the day, much cheaper, but decided to take our motorhome and make it a holiday. If you go for the day, arrange with a vet near the docks and workout your travel once in Belfast. We decided to visit friends whilst in Ireland and got the Pet passport at their local vets for 50 euro. No AHC needed, just proof of rabies jabs, micro chip and vaccines up to date. We did have an address in Ireland if needed but was told that our own address would be fine. Couldn't be easier. Check with the vet you decide on as the Belfast ones all had different interpretations of what was needed.
On board ship was easy. Simply put Poppy on a lead, walked her up to the lounge with a folded wire cage, popped her in and she slept both journeys.

 

[Shrimp]

My wife read on FB today that you also have to get the dog's chip registered on the European ICAD system.

False info, it is not a law and not neeeded except for peace of mind.
We were advised to get dog registered on the ICAD system as our UK Pettrack system doesn’t work in EU. It’s purely in case your dog goes missing/lost whilst in EU, dog can be reunited with owner using the chip and ICAD.
You would need a French address (was told a friend‘s address who lives in France is ok) and a French Bank cheque. Do not use a UK cheque or card-has to be French otherwise it will be rejected.

An AHC (thanks Offagain) is a reasonable price at Abbeywell Vet, Folkestone. Can be done via Internet thru their site. Think it’s still £99 for initial application then price comes down for extra dogs and down again for following applications, had to use an AHC this time as dates were wrong on Pippa’s passport and the AHC was £69.