Dog Fit To Fly Certificate

Updated the certificate with the version which should be used from 1 november 2019.

Dog fit to fly certificate. These official documents only pertain to dogs who will travel in the cargo hold of a plane i e. Official export health certificate. For non eu countries you will need to obtain an official third country veterinary certificate. The health certificate relevant to the country you are emigrating to and the exa1 application form ring defra ahvla apha carlisle 01228 403 600 option 1 then option 3 or email your enquiry to petexports apha gsi gov uk ask for application forms export health certificate and exa1 for cat.

If you do have complications with your pregnancy medical clearance is also required. Guidance on the fitness to travel certificate it can only be used for dogs and cats travelling to countries that don t require an official health certificate signed by an official veterinarian ov. This must be applied for from defra. The certificate or letter must be available on request and be carried with you at the airport and during the flight in your cabin baggage.

This certificate should be signed by the local veterinary surgeon in their capacity as a private practitioner and not as an ov. Dogs that won t travel in the cabin of the plane with their owners much like a cvi an acclimation certificate is a signed statement from a vet who has recently examined your dog. It must be dated and on the veterinary surgery s headed paper.