How long does it take to get an EU pet passport?

How to Get a Pet Passport. Getting a pet passport is a simple and painless process that takes about a half hour. You do not need to apply for a pet passport. Simply find a licensed veterinarian and make an appointment after you have arrived in Europe.



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New rules for pet travel from the UK to the EU have now been imposed and instead of obtaining a pet passport, you will need to get an animal health certificate (AHC). Please see our pet travel to Europe page for the up-to-date and relevant information.

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NOTICE: If you are planning to travel to France from the United Kingdom, a titer test will not be required; however, UK Pet Passports are no longer accepted. A different health certificate will be required. See step 6. There will be no quarantine for your pet as long as the following regulations are met.

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An EU Pet Passport is a document issued by an official veterinarian in a European Union (EU) Member State (country within the EU) or other designated country that contains official health information related to a specific pet. An EU Pet Passport cannot be obtained in the U.S.

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All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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First, you'll need to get an AHC for your dog's first trip to France. Once there you can take your dog to a local vet and arrange for an EU pet passport to be issued. You can then use this to take your pooch to France for future trips.

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What is an EU Pet Passport? An EU Pet Passport is a document issued by an official veterinarian in a European Union (EU) Member State (country within the EU) or other designated country that contains official health information related to a specific pet. An EU Pet Passport cannot be obtained in the U.S.

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Eurostar is not registered as a carrier of pets and therefore, we're unfortunately unable to make any exceptions. We do, however, allow guide and assistance dogs to travel with their owners and request that customers contact us at least 48 hours in advance of travel to make a request.

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Taking Your Dog on Eurotunnel Travelling with your pet on Eurotunnel is easier than ever. We even have a pet playground where they can stretch their legs and go to the loo before the 35-minute journey to Calais. Your pet will need their passport to travel with us, just like you!

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