Latest info on the Pet Passport.

[Teasy2007]

I have just received this email from Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) It’s long and complicated but covers all eventualities, probably!

1. If the UK stays in the EU, you should still be able to travel to the EU from the UK following the current requirements (please see below).
2. If the UK has an extension, the requirements will stay the same as the following up until the agreed extension date (this is currently 31st January 2020).

1) Pet is micro-chipped, then
2) Rabies vaccinated (pets must be at least 12 weeks old before they can be vaccinated against rabies for the purposes of Pet Travel).

21 days from the date of vaccination and with a pet passport (available from a vet), the pet should be eligible for entry into EU countries. Please note, this will also allow the pet to return to the UK from a listed country without the need for quarantine, provided all other rules have been met.

For return to the UK –

Dogs must be treated, by a vet, against tapeworms (Echinococcus multilocularis) no less than 24hrs and no more than 120hrs before expected arrival in UK, the details of which must be recorded on the passport by the vet. For more information please see the following web-link:-
https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/tapeworm-treatment-dogs

Entry into the UK must be via an authorised airline (from any airport, in any country) into UK airports on the airline’s existing RMOPs (Required Method of Operation), an approved ferry company or Eurotunnel Shuttle Service, Please see the web-link below for more information -
https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad/approved-routes

1. Please see the following guidance regarding the pet travel requirements following EU exit depending on what status the UK gains following EU Exit.

Below I have included some information about returning to the UK from the EU and also entering the EU from the UK both in the case of EU Exit. These scenarios relate to animals that would have previously travelled under the EU pet travel scheme.

Entering the UK from the EU

Your pet must have one of the following documents when returning to the UK:

• an EU pet passport (issued in the EU or in the UK prior to Brexit)
• the animal health certificate issued in the UK used to travel to the EU (which you can use up to 4 months after it was issued)
• a UK pet health certificate (for travel into the UK only)

Check the routes before you travel. You must travel using approved routes. Your documents and microchip will be checked when entering England, Scotland or Wales (Great Britain). Different rules apply in Northern Ireland.

There will be no change to the current health preparations for pets entering Great Britain from the EU after Brexit.

You do not have to travel on an approved route if you travel to Great Britain from:

• other UK countries
• the Channel Islands
• the Isle of Man
• the Republic of Ireland

Talk to your vet about what preparations you need to make before you travel from these places.

Travel from countries not free from tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis)

You need to take your dog to a vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before entering the UK for an approved tapeworm treatment. This requirement will not change after the UK leaves the EU.

You do not need to treat your dog for tapeworm if you’re coming directly to the UK from Finland, Republic of Ireland or Malta.

Travelling to the EU from the UK

The UK will become a third country when it leaves the EU. Third countries can apply to the European Commission to be listed.
In the EU Pet Travel Scheme, there are 3 categorisations of third country:

• unlisted
• Part 1 listed
• Part 2 listed

Pet travel requirements will change depending on what category the UK becomes on exit day.
The UK is likely to be treated as an unlisted country under the EU Pet Travel Scheme if it leaves without a deal.

Pet travel if the UK is an unlisted country
A current EU pet passport issued in the UK will not be valid for travel to the EU.

You’ll need to take the following steps:

1. You must have your dog, cat or ferret microchipped and vaccinated against rabies before it can travel. Your pet must have a blood sample taken at least 30 days after its last rabies vaccination (whether that’s a booster or initial vaccination). Your vet may recommend a booster rabies vaccination before this test.
2. Your vet must send the blood sample to an EU-approved blood testing laboratory.
3. The results of the blood test must show a rabies antibody level of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
4. You must wait 3 months from the date the successful blood sample was taken before you can travel.
5. The vet must give you a copy of the test results and enter the day the blood sample was taken in an animal health certificate.

You might find that the blood test result is not successful despite your pet being up to date with its rabies vaccinations. If this happens you’ll need a repeat vaccination and another blood test taken at least 30 days after the repeat vaccination.

Find out more about rabies vaccination boosters and blood tests.

Dogs travelling from the UK to EU listed tapeworm-free countries (Finland, Republic of Ireland and Malta) must be treated for tapeworm 24 to 120 hours (1 to 5 days) before arriving in one of those countries.

You will not be able to travel with your pet if you have not completed these steps.

Get a health certificate
You must also take your pet to an official vet no more than 10 days before travel to get an animal health certificate.

You must take proof of:

• your pet’s vaccination history
• your pet’s microchipping date
• a successful rabies antibody blood test result

If you’re travelling with your dog directly to Finland, Republic of Ireland or Malta it must have additional treatment against tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis). Your vet must enter full details on the animal health certificate following treatment.

Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid for:

• 10 days after the date of issue for entry into the EU
• onward travel within the EU for 4 months after the date of issue
• re-entry to the UK for 4 months after the date of issue

On arrival in the EU, pet owners travelling with pets will need to enter through a designated Travellers’ point of entry (TPE).
At the TPE, you may need to present proof of:

• your pet’s microchip
• rabies vaccination
• successful blood test results
• tapeworm treatment (if required)
• your pet’s health certificate

Repeat trips to the EU
Pets do not need a repeat blood test before travelling again if they have:

• had a successful blood test
• an up-to-date subsequent rabies vaccination history

Your pet will need a new health certificate for each trip to the EU.

To get a new health certificate you must take your pet to an official vet no more than 10 days before you travel. Again, you must show proof of your pet’s:

• microchipping date
• rabies vaccination history
• successful rabies antibody blood test result

If the UK becomes a listed third country

Third countries have to apply to the European Commission to be listed under either Part 1 or Part 2 of EU Pet Travel Regulations.
Part 1 listed countries operate under the same EU Pet Travel Scheme rules as EU member states but with a different type of pet passport. Most countries are Part 2 listed, which means there are different requirements for travelling with your pet.

You’ll need to obtain documents from an official vet that will replace the EU pet passport. The type of document you need depends on whether the UK becomes a Part 1 or Part 2 listed country.

Part 1 listed country status
If the UK becomes a Part 1 listed country, you must have your pet microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. You’ll need to make sure your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up to date and make sure your dog has tapeworm treatment if needed.
You must also apply for a new document, the UK pet passport. You can use this for travel to the EU for your pet’s lifetime (or until full) as long as your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up to date.

Part 2 listed country status
If the UK becomes a Part 2 listed country, you must have your pet microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before travel. You’ll need to make sure your pet’s rabies vaccinations are kept up to date and make sure your dog has tapeworm treatment if needed.

You must also visit an official vet no more than 10 days before you travel to get an animal health certificate confirming that your pet is microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.
Your pet will need a new animal health certificate for each trip to the EU if the UK becomes a Part 2 listed country. On arrival in the EU, pet owners travelling with pets need to enter through a designated TPE. At the TPE, you may need to present proof of microchip and rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment if required.

Pet travel during an implementation period
If a deal is agreed and an implementation period is confirmed, you can travel with your pet to the EU under the current pet travel rules using your current EU pet passport.
If you’re travelling with your pet for the first time you’ll have to visit your vet to get a pet passport.

Find an official vet
Speak to your vet to find your nearest official vet. Many veterinary practices will have one in their team.
You can also read guidance on how to find an official vet.

Should you have any further questions after reading the information above, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

Abbie Rodgers
Pet Travel
Admin Officer

 

[TerryL]

The gist of it seems to be:

Must be micro-chipped
You need a rabies vaccination plus titre test certificate
Health Certificate issued by an "Official Vet" no more than 10 days before travel

But only if we "crash out" of EU. Otherwise for the moment nothing changes.

 

[LesW]

Went through all this nonsense earlier this year, at a cost of course.. grr.

 

[Leakylunar]

We are waiting to see what happens as we want to go to France with our dog May/June time.

 

[gus-lopez]

Health Certificate issued by an "Official Vet" no more than 10 days before travel

This only applies for UK dogs. EU returning ones don't need it.

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[SteveJulesMontycame2]

This is a lot to take in, there are too many “if this, then that” scenarios for me to absorb! Wouldn’t it be better to wait for a) the result of the election next week and then b) see what happens at the end of January?
For all anyone knows, there may be a couple more referendums to go yet until we the voters give those in power the “correct” result!. And then nothing will change! Or everything will change! Who knows?

 

[DBK]

But only if we "crash out" of EU. Otherwise for the moment nothing changes.

I agree, if we crash out we will become an unlisted Third country but if we leave in some sort of order as seems likely now on 31 January 2020 then we should become either a Part 1 or Part 2 listed country.

But it mentions that during any implementation period there will be no change to current arrangements. As this seems likely next year should be OK.

"Pet travel during an implementation period
If a deal is agreed and an implementation period is confirmed, you can travel with your pet to the EU under the current pet travel rules using your current EU pet passport.
If you’re travelling with your pet for the first time you’ll have to visit your vet to get a pet passport."

 

[SteveJulesMontycame2]

That's not how I read it. If we crash out we will become an unlisted Third country but if we leave in some sort of order as seems likely now on 31 January 2020 then we should become either a Part 1 or Part 2 listed country. Whether this happens on 1 February next year is unclear. It is possible nothing may change during the Transition period but the guidance quoted doesn't mention this.

Don’t know what more we can do to prepare Mr Monty; he has an up to date fully stamped UK pet passport in date jabs with a greater than 3 month old titre test showing well above the required anti bodies.
He’s 12 now; the old boy will be doing well to still be alive if and when anything changes!

 

[DBK]

Don’t know what more we can do to prepare Mr Monty; he has an up to date fully stamped UK pet passport in date jabs with a greater than 3 month old titre test showing well above the required anti bodies.
He’s 12 now; the old boy will be doing well to still be alive if and when anything changes!

I've edited my reply as I misread things. The odds are there will be no change next year assuming we are in the transition period.

 

[Minxy]

Does anyone seriously believe that Brexit will actually happen on 31st January 2020? I don't! The 'idiots' in government at the moment couldn't agree on what to have for lunch, never mind what deal to accept!

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[Littlewheels]

This only applies for UK dogs. EU returning ones don't need it.

Good info, are you certain on this? It’s all so confusing.
My little fella has passed the Titre test, EU Passport,full history etc etc and still I worry.
My problem is that he had a very bad first experience with the first ever Vet visit and he must remember it as any Vet visit is an absolute nightmare for him,me,and the Vet, so much so that the last time in Germany returning to UK for Tablet etc the Vet refused us because he’s so aggressive and yet outside of a Vets practice he’s calm adorable and never gets upset.
I simply try to get everything right to avoid any more Vet visits than necessary hence my question.
Apologies for going on.

 

[DBK]

Does anyone seriously believe that Brexit will actually happen on 31st January 2020? I don't! The 'idiots' in government at the moment couldn't agree on what to have for lunch, never mind what deal to accept!

The only thing which will stop it is if there is a hung parliament but the polls suggest the Conservatives will get a majority, so yes, it looks like its going to happen. I'm making the assumption Labour haven't a chance of getting a majority but a hung parliament remains a possibility.

Our dog hasn't decided which way to vote. He's a supporter of the Biscuit Party but they aren't standing locally.

 

[gus-lopez]

Good info, are you certain on this? It’s all so confusing.

Yes I have an email from Defra as I specifically asked the question & they answered that a spanish dog returning doesn't need one.

 

[RidersofRohan]

Harvey is a big supporter of the Sleepy party, but also keen on the Biscuit Party. He has a Pet Passport, a titre test and the furthest south he has been is Brighton.

 

[Speve]

Well we are out here in Spain and not due back for some time our boys have their passports and up to date rabies as far as we are concerned returning UK pets only need the appropriate worming on return. If that’s not good enough we’ll stay out here longer.?

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[SteveJulesMontycame2]

Was well impressed with the vets prices charged in Spain. Annual boosters inc kennel cough + wormer 69€ (in Santiago), pet passport wormer 18€ (in Donostia-San Sebastian).

 

[Spriddler]

TLDNR
Not worth reading as no one knows what will be the result of B****t negotiations - unless one needs to worry about the risks in crossing an un-built bridge.

 

[Minxy]

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Harvey is a big supporter of the Sleepy party, but also keen on the Biscuit Party. He has a Pet Passport, a titre test and the furthest south he has been is Brighton.

I like the throw, is there supposed to be a dog on the couch? ?

 

[Teasy2007]

What I cant understand, and the reason I emailed them in the first place, was that I was told - categorically - by the vet that although we had let Charlie’s rabies lapse, (we didn’t think we would be going to Spain again, together with all the uncertainty over Brexit.) we WOULD NOT need the blood test UNLESS there was a no deal Brexit!

I always believed that we must make very sure the rabies vaccine didn’t run out or we would have to start the whole process over again, including blood test!

 

[Phill D]

the blood test part was dropped a while ago.

ours had the blood test as it was required at the time. if you are to keep the validity of the Blood test then the rabbies vacination must be kept current.

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[JJ20]

Yes I have an email from Defra as I specifically asked the question & they answered that a spanish dog returning doesn't need one.

I'm guessing my pooch from Hungary won't need one either?
My god this is all confusing.

 

[Rapphil]

What I cant understand, and the reason I emailed them in the first place, was that I was told - categorically - by the vet that although we had let Charlie’s rabies lapse, (we didn’t think we would be going to Spain again, together with all the uncertainty over Brexit.) we WOULD NOT need the blood test UNLESS there was a no deal Brexit!

I always believed that we must make very sure the rabies vaccine didn’t run out or we would have to start the whole process over again, including blood test!

yes vaccine has not to expire otherwise start again , even if as in our case we had a two week gap some years ago , had to do blood test again.
all very confusing until we know if in out or how out!!
have read op a few times and didn’t know before about having to have tapeworm before going to Ireland and health certificate only lasting 4 months from date of check so if you were out for more than 4 (could have included non schengen country) would you have to have new health certificate in eu to return to U.K. !

 

[gus-lopez]

I'm guessing my pooch from Hungary won't need one either?
My god this is all confusing.

Yes as long as he has a Hungarian passport or any non-UK passport.

 

[JJ20]

Yes as long as he has a Hungarian passport or any non-UK passport.

Result!!!

thanks gus-lopez.

 

[Teasy2007]

Yes as long as he has a Hungarian passport or any non-UK passport.

Yes, but, our pet passport was replaced by a French vet as sections of it were full - he gave us a French passport - does this count!!

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[Casper46]

Yes, but, our pet passport was replaced by a French vet as sections of it were full - he gave us a French passport - does this count!!

We have a French passport, along with a French blood test. The blood test was necessary as Casper original test had a 30 day wait between injection and test instead of the present 21days which DeFRA said that would no longer be acceptable in case of a hard Brexit. We should not need the health check when entering France if the worst scenario happens.

 

[Teasy2007]

So,, in the event of the worst scenario of all - Brexit without a deal - we might still be able to travel early March, which is 4 weeks short of the 3 month period (blood test 2.1.20) because we have a replacement French passport, we should still be ok to travel?????

 

[John.]

Can you have two pet passports if you have a residence in two countries England/Spain ?

 

[Teasy2007]

The problem is there are too many questions and not enough concrete answers.

 

[Casper46]

So,, in the event of the worst scenario of all - Brexit without a deal - we might still be able to travel early March, which is 4 weeks short of the 3 month period (blood test 2.1.20) because we have a replacement French passport, we should still be ok to travel?????

I don’t understand your dates. Is your blood test like ours, that is, a second one to replace the original?

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