Pet travel guides
Verified, sourced answers to the questions GB dog owners are searching for. Every guide is checked against GOV.UK and updated when the rules change.
EU pet passports are no longer valid for GB residents. You now need an AHC for every trip — here's what that means and what to do.
10 days to enter the EU from GB, then 6 months for onward travel and return — as long as your dog's rabies vaccination is still current.
GB residents need an AHC for every EU trip since April 2026 — see the full comparison and what to do with your old passport.
Treatment must be given by a vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours before arriving back in Great Britain.
Your AHC covers 6 months of onward EU travel after entry — but your dog's rabies expiry date may be the real limit.
Yes — if the vaccination came first, it doesn't count for travel. Here's how to check your dog's records and what to do if the order is wrong.
Staff scan your dog's microchip and check the AHC. Your dog stays with you throughout — here's exactly what to expect.
Since April 2026, the 5-pet limit applies per vehicle, not per person. Multiple dogs can share one AHC if they belong to the same owner.