Petition
Create a UK Pet Passport and Improve EU–UK Travel Arrangements for Pets
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to create a UK Pet Passport and to work with the European Union to establish a simpler, more affordable system for travelling with pets between the UK and mainland Europe.
Since Brexit, UK pet owners have faced high costs and added bureaucracy when travelling to the EU. Every trip now requires an Animal Health Certificate costing around £200–£300, even for short or repeat journeys.
This is costly for families who wish to travel with their pets safely and responsibly. Before Brexit, UK pet passports allowed affordable, straightforward travel while maintaining high welfare standards. There is no clear reason why such an effective system cannot be reinstated.
This is costly for families who wish to travel with their pets safely and responsibly. Before Brexit, UK pet passports allowed affordable, straightforward travel while maintaining high welfare standards. There is no clear reason why such an effective system cannot be reinstated.
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 similar action: "Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel" Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel
Timeline
| 5 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.