Mit Tieren reisen

Now that the UK has left the EU pet travel has changed. You will no longer be able to travel with a GB-issued EU pet passport, so you will need an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC). Or if travelling from the EU an EU Pet Passport issued by another EU country or Northern Ireland. 

The below rule check list can be used to help you plan ahead. We also recommend that you speak to your vet and keep up to date with DEFRA guidelines on the gov.uk website. 

In order to travel your pet must have:

• an animal health certificate (AHC), or a valid EU pet passport that’s accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You will need a new Animal Health Certificate every time you travel to an EU country. 

You must get an animal health certificate in the 10 days before you enter the EU as long as your pet either:
- has an up-to-date rabies vaccination already.
- only needs booster doses to keep the vaccination up to date.

If your pet needs a rabies vaccination, you must wait 21 days after the vaccination date before you get an animal health certificate. Day 1 is the day after vaccination.

We advise you tell your vet you need an AHC when you take your pet to get vaccinated. This gives your vet time to prepare it. 

Your pet’s animal health certificate is only valid for one single trip and will be valid after the date of issue for:
- 10 days for entry into the EU or Northern Ireland
- 4 months for onward travel within the EU
- 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain

Find out more on how to apply for an AHC and what information should be recorded by your vet by visiting the gov.uk website.

• a microchip - You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.

• a valid rabies vaccination - You must get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies before it can travel to the EU or Northern Ireland. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them. You must wait 21 days to travel after your pet is vaccinated. Day 1 is the day after the rabies vaccination.

• tapeworm treatment for dogs - A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it in either an animal health certificate or a valid EU pet passport for entry into Great Britain.
  The treatment must have been given no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before your arrival into England; please check when your ship is scheduled to arrive, we recommend you visit the vet at least one day before you travel. To check what treatment information your vet must record on your ACH or EU pet passport please visit the government website.

Hunde, Katzen oder Frettchen mit Heimtierausweis sind auf unseren Schiffen erlaubt, solange sämtliche EU-Vorgaben eingehalten werden.

Aktuellste Informationen zum Heimtierausweis und die entsprechenden Rahmenbedingungen finden Sie auf den DEFRA Internetseiten.

Da alle Haustiere während der Reise im Auto bleiben müssen, es sei denn, Sie und Ihr Hund befinden sich in der Pet Lounge, haben wir einige Tipps für Sie zusammengestellt, die Ihre Reise für Sie und Ihre Haustiere besonders angenehm und stressfrei machen werden.

Check-In closes at the below times on our Dover to Calais route:

Vehicles / Motorcycles: 60 mins before departure time.

Foot Passengers: 90 mins before departure time.

Dogs in Pet Lounge: 90 mins before departure time.

You must ensure you arrive BEFORE these cut off times. 

Please be advised these are the latest times you can arrive at Check-In AFTER security. Therefore, we encourage you to allow for plenty of time to pass through security checks and allow for busy traffic during peak periods.

Before you sail

Things to bring for the journey to help your pet have a comfortable sailing.

• Water container, please ensure the container is spill-proof and contains enough fresh water for the journey.

• Absorbent pads or bedding for your car, the kennel or your pet-friendly cabin.

• Pet waste sacks.

• Favourite toys to help them settle.

Please make sure to feed your pet at least a few hours before boarding the ship – if you do it later then they may get travel sick.

Give your pet plenty of exercise before they travel – that way, they’re likely to be less restless on the car journey.

Always allow time for your pet to go to the toilet before boarding.

Tips for during the sailing

You should also leave some water in the car in a non-spill bowl for them, so that they can stay hydrated.

Make sure your car is as cool as possible when you leave them, particularly in the summer months, and always leave a window or two open for them.

Wir wissen, wie sehr Ihnen Ihre Fellfreunde am Herzen liegen. Daher freut es uns, Ihnen verraten zu dürfen, dass es am Häfen von Dover und Calais nun auch zwei spezielle Tierbereiche gibt, in denen Ihre Begleiter die Pfoten ausstrecken und ein bisschen Zeit an der frischen Luft verbringen können!

Für die besonders sportlichen Vierbeiner gibt es sogar ein paar Trainingsbereiche mit Hindernissen, mit denen sie ihren Bewegungsdrang prima ausleben können. Und einen Sitzbereich für Sie gibt es natürlich auch.

Unser Personal erklärt Ihnen nach dem Einchecken gerne, wo Sie diese speziellen Bereiche für Tiere finden. Fragen Sie einfach nach dem Weg.

Falls es Ihrem Tier auf dem Weg zur Fähre nicht gutgehen sollte, finden Sie die nächsten Tierärzte in Dover und Calais etwas weiter unten.

Da Ihre Tiere während der Reise im Fahrzeug bleiben, ist es natürlich wichtig, dass es ihnen rundum gutgeht, bevor sie an Bord gehen.

White Cliffs Vets
Unit 11, Whitfield Court, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, CT16 3PX
Montag bis Freitag: 8:30 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Donnerstags bis 19:00 Uhr geöffnet
Samstags von 8:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
Tel.: 01304 41 41 41
Internet: www.whitecliffsvets.co.uk

Clinique Vétérinaire
Dr Wuillot, Dr Lavielle & Dr Mottoul, 139 Boulevard Curie, 62100 Calais
Montag bis Freitag: 8:30 Uhr bis 13:00 Uhr und 14:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr
Samstag: 8:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr
Tel.: +33 (0)321 821 511
Internet: www.centre-veterinaire-curie.fr