Some countries have uncomplicated pet import requirements similar to the EU’s and we are happy to organise these certificates for you. The following countries do not recognise the EU AHC but we can provide your pet with an Export Health Certificate (EHC) that conforms to their import requirements.
Some countries have unusual import regulations requiring blood sampling, parasite treatment or home visits by an Official Veterinarian (OV). The London Vet Clinic does not offer specialised advice on the Import or Export of pets.
Contact a professional pet travel export broker (suggestions below) who understand the present Import requirements for these countries.
CHINA
If you are taking your dog to China please use a profession pet travel specialist.
If you are taking your cat to China, we can provide the needed EHC.
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Please use a professional pet travel specialist. We will follow their instructions, taking the needed blood samples on the required dates, forwarding them to the approved lab and returning the paperwork to the travel specialist.
SAUDI ARABIA
Please use the services of a professional pet travel specialist.
RUSSIA / BELARUS
At present these are no agreements in place between these countries and the UK for pet travel. Please contact a professional pet travel specialist for advice.
WHAT PET TRAVEL CONSULTANTS DO
Consultants arrange flights and the necessary DEFRA Export Certificates. Certificates are usually completed by the Official Veterinarian (OV) at Heathrow Airport. Pet Travel Consultants work with us, telling us, for example, the exact dates blood samples must be taken and which lab to send samples to. It is your and the Pet export consultant’s responsibility to make sure that the dates, times, and paperwork are in order prior to your companion’s departure from the UK.
There are many Pet travel service specialists available. The London Vet Clinic is not affiliated with any of these travel brokers.
CONTACT US FOR ALL OTHER COUNTRIES
For all other counties not named above please email us at Travel@londonvetclinic.co.uk telling us when and where your companion is going. We will research that country’s import requirements and then either help you with the needed EHC or refer you to pet travel specialists.
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