Animal Health Certificate - Dogs/cats being exported to the European Union and United Kingdom

Import Requirements for dogs/cats being exported from Hong Kong to the European Union and United Kingdom

With effect from 1 January 2012, the European Union (EU) has imposed import requirements for dogs and cats coming from Hong Kong. These requirements include:

1. The animal is identified by a microchip;

2. The animal is accompanied by a health documentation (must be in EU format) which requires official certification from AFCD;

3. The animal has a valid anti-rabies vaccination status (at least 21 days have elapsed since the completion of the primary vaccination against rabies); and/or

4. The animal has been examined by an approved veterinary surgeon before travelling and found to be in good health and able to withstand travel to the planned destination.

The certification which certifies the animals have met the above requirements is valid for 10 days in the EU. Some countries/places, including Finland, Malta, Ireland and the United Kingdom, have additional requirement.

• The dogs have been treated against tapeworm within a period of not less than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours before arrival.

If the animals transit through a country / place which has not been approved by the EU, a rabies antibody test is required, or the import will be subject to the decision of EU. Different conditions will apply for other pets. Owners are advised to check the import requirements through the website of the animal health authorities of the destination countries / places for the latest information before planning their trip.

For detail information, you can visit the following website:

European Union Official Website:
https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/movement-pets/eu-legislation/non-commercial-movement-non-eu-countries_en

British Official Website :
http://www.defra.gov.uk/