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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Pet Travel Scheme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether pet travel arrangements, including the recognition of GB-issued pet passports, are being considered as part of ongoing negotiations on the UK's relationship with the European Union.

Answer

As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area, which will mean taking pets on holiday into the EU will be easier and cheaper. Instead of getting an Animal Health Certificate each time they travel, pet owners will be able to get a multiuse pet passport valid for travel to the EU.

Discussions on the SPS agreement are progressing and we have committed, with the EU, to conclude negotiations before the next UK-EU Summit. Whilst these negotiations are ongoing, we are unable to provide detailed updates on the talks.

In the meantime, owners will still need an Animal Health Certificate for their dog, cat or ferret(s) if they’re travelling from Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) to an EU country. Current guidance on taking pets to the EU is available at: Taking your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: Travelling to an EU country - GOV.UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11733
Session
2026-27
Related items
Pet Travel Scheme
Monday, 20 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Pet travel scheme
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