Petition
Negotiate a deal with the EU for pet travel - create a new UK pet passport
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Having to obtain an Animal Health Certificate each time to travel to the EU with your pet, costing £200+ per certificate, is not viable. The Government should negotiate a deal with the EU to rejoin the EU pet passport scheme or for an extended validity of health certificates with multiple entries.
The new scheme imposes unfair costs on pet owners. Vets are given free rein on how much they can charge for the Animal Health Certificate which ranges between £120 and £300 each time. Furthermore the certificate is only valid for 1 entry into the EU within 10 days of the certificate being issued.
It discriminates agaist disabled people traveling with guide dogs, as well as pet owners on lower incomes, especially during this cost of living crisis.
It discriminates agaist disabled people traveling with guide dogs, as well as pet owners on lower incomes, especially during this cost of living crisis.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Seek to Rejoin the EU Pet Passport Scheme
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Feb 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.