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UK Holidaymakers Warned over New EU Pet Travel Rules - Dog and Cat Passports Scrapped
GB owners now need an Animal Health Certificate from a UK vet for each trip, and 1,245 people have signed a petition against the change.
- On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, European Union regulations tightened, rendering existing pet passports invalid for Great Britain residents, who must now obtain an Animal Health Certificate for each pet traveling to the EU.
- Previously, second-home owners exploited a grey area to secure French-issued pet passports using local addresses; regulations now clarify that only residents with a main home in the EU may hold these documents.
- Pet owners must obtain an AHC from a UK vet within 10 days of travel, costing about £100 per animal; unlike the previous passport, this document requires renewal for every trip into Europe.
- British pet owners expressed frustration, resulting in a petition to "reverse new guidance on pet travel to the EU," which has garnered 1,245 signatures citing "causing significant distress and inconvenience" to travelers.
- Border enforcement may tighten further as the EU implements the new EES system for human travelers, with officials aiming to align pet paperwork with residency status to identify mismatched documentation.
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