Rules change. Entry rules for pets are set by each country and can change at short notice. This page was checked on 20 October 2026. Charter-A confirms the rules for your exact route and dates when you book, and you should always check the official source linked on the page.
EU member states: what is specific to the country
- GB-issued AHC (official vet) for each trip: valid 10 days for entry (day 1 = issue date), 6 months for onward EU travel and return.
- Microchip before rabies vaccination; vaccinate at 12+ weeks; wait at least 21 full days. No blood test needed.
- Dogs: tapeworm 24-120 hours before entry to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Northern Ireland.
- Enter at a designated travellers' point of entry.
- GB residents cannot use an EU pet passport to enter the EU. Max 5 pets per vehicle.
- New AHC template compulsory from 1 Oct 2026.
Returning from EU member states to the UK
- GB-issued AHC can be used to return for 6 months from issue (and while rabies cover is valid), or a GB pet health certificate.
- Dogs: tapeworm treatment 24 hours to 5 days before arriving in Great Britain (unless coming directly from Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Malta or Norway).
- Declaration signed; originals only; approved route (charter carrier and airport on the APHA list).
Good to know
Rules changed 22 April 2026 (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131). Each member state publishes its own points of entry and may add national rules (e.g. dangerous dogs). National pages are linked from the Commission's country page.
Flying on a private charter means your pet stays with you in the cabin. We plan the arrival airport around the checks your route needs. See how it works or ask us for a quote to EU member states.
The full rules for leaving and entering Great Britain: leaving the UK · bringing a pet into the UK.
Official sources (read 20 October 2026): GOV.UK - Getting an animal health certificate (leaving GB for the EU) · GOV.UK news - New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents (published 21 Apr 2026) · European Commission - Bringing a pet into the EU from a non-EU country (Delegated Reg. (EU) 2026/131) · European Commission - Listed territories and non-EU countries · European Commission - Travellers' points of entry (links to each country's list) · European Commission - EU countries' specific information (national links) · EUR-Lex - Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131