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Pet owners warned of new EU travel rules
Travellers must get a vet-issued Animal Health Certificate for each trip, and the new rule applies to dogs, cats and ferrets, officials said.
- Starting Wednesday, the European Union no longer accepts Pet Passports for travelers from Great Britain, requiring pet owners to obtain an Animal Health Certificate issued by a vet within 10 days of travel.
- New Brexit arrangements effective Wednesday end the use of Pet Passports for dogs, cats, and ferrets entering the European Union from England, Scotland, or Wales, prompting updated Government guidance.
- The AHC remains valid for six months for onward travel within the European Union and reentry to Great Britain, while travelers face a maximum of five pets per private vehicle.
- Regarding return journeys, British-based travelers can still use Pet Passports for their journey back to Great Britain, though anyone transporting another's pet must obtain written owner permission.
- APHA stated "holidays with your pets are still possible" despite new European Union rules, and The Government advises owners to check The GOV and entry requirements for their destination.
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