Step 4. Certification


The EU Pet Passport

To bring your pet back into the UK you will need an EU Pet Passport. This will be issued to you by a Local Veterinary Inspector (LVI) or by a Government approved source in one of the qualifying countries.The transport company staff who check your pet will need to see the passport, so make sure it is kept safe. Before issuing a a passport in the UK the LVI will need to examine the pet and check that it:
* can be identified by its microchip number.
* has a current vaccination against rabies given after the microchip was implanted.
* had a blood test showing that the rabies vaccine has given satisfactory protection against
..rabies.
* shows no clinical signs of rabies
If your pet does not meet these requirements,a passport will not be issued.
Most small animal veterinary practices in the UK have a resident LVI. If your own vet is not an LVI, they may be able to tell you where the nearest one works. If not, contact your local Animal Health Divisional Office for details

The Passport:
* may be issued at any time after the above requirements have been met .
* will be valid for the duration of the most recent vaccination.
* will expire if your pet does not receive a booster rabies vaccination prior to the expiry of the ..last vaccination.
Validity of a Pet Passport
A Pet Passport will not become valid for entry into the UK until six months have passed from the date the blood samples was taken which gave a successful test result. If the passport is issued after the six months period has passed, it will be valid for entry into the UK immediately. The passport will remain valid up to the date that the pet's booster vaccination is due. This is shown on pages 4 & 5 of the passport as the 'valid until' date.