Which supporting documents do I need?

Rabies vaccination certificate

• All pets need a rabies vaccination certificate / record card. The vaccination date is extremely important.
• The vaccination date must be at least 21 days before the date of travel, or they will not be allowed into the EU.
• Make sure the rabies date on the AHC matches the date on the rabies vaccination certificate / record – this is one of the most common problems that results in people being denied entry at borders!

Tapeworm treatment

• Dogs travelling from the UK to Malta, Ireland, Norway, Finland and Northern Ireland must be treated for tapeworm.
• This must happen 24-120 hours (1-5 days) before arriving in the destination country.
• Treatment can be administered by any veterinarian – it must be praziquantel or an equivalent.
• Use an OV stamp or practice stamp to confirm in the relevant box on the AHC.

Proof of identity

• If the microchip number is not on the rabies vaccination card, you will need to provide proof of identity, eg. Old EU/UK passport. In addition, you will need evidence that the microchip was implanted/ read on or before the date of rabies vaccination.