Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 119760

Pet Travel Scheme

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether UK pets that have an EU pet passport will continue to be able to travel to the EU under that passport, and not require an Animal Health Certificate to do so after 22 April 2026

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
Pets leaving Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements as determined by the country of destination. Defra always advises pet owners to consult with the relevant authorities in the country of destination if any pet travel requirements for mo...

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