EU Pet Passports no longer valid for UK residents

[jeffmossy]

Possibly but don't think the other ferry companies haven't adopted this policy?
I may find out quite soon

Fingers crossed all is well for you

 

[Jo001]

I saw this too, I admit though that I'd like a clearer explanation for who 'the authorities' are, so I could see for myself.

 

[alcam]

As I just posted on motorhomer site it would appear DFDS no longer insist on AHC [see below]

Pet passport​

You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) to enter the EU.

The passport must have been issued in one of the following places:

• an EU country

 

[Jo001]

As I just posted on motorhomer site it would appear DFDS no longer insist on AHC [see below]

Pet passport​

You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) to enter the EU.

The passport must have been issued in one of the following places:

• an EU country

That's still what it says on the DEFRA website, however it follows it by saying you should check that the country you are visiting will accept a PP; and if not, you need to get an AHC.

We have copies of the letters from the French and Spanish authorities saying they will accept them though.

 

[alcam]

That's still what it says on the DEFRA website, however it follows it by saying you should check that the country you are visiting will accept a PP; and if not, you need to get an AHC.

We have copies of the letters from the French and Spanish authorities saying they will accept them though.

All I'm concerned about Jo is that DFDS now seem to be accepting EU pet passports issued to UK residents

 

[Jo001]

Oh absolutely - if we were going over I'd be the same.

 

[jeffmossy]

I think that the loophole is for pet passports issued before 22nd April 2026, it sounds like there is legal issue for refusing to accept any EU passport issued before this date

 

[ArDachaidh]

As I posted earlier a member of Fun had contacted agriculture depts in France & Spain (and others) for guidance on how the new regulations would be implemented. Since there is clearly a practical problem in establishing residency for PP’s issued before the April change France & Spain have taken a pragmatic approach. Also the checks are actually done at the UK end by the carriers who are not really in a position to determine residency.

 

[alcam]

As I posted earlier a member of Fun had contacted agriculture depts in France & Spain (and others) for guidance on how the new regulations would be implemented. Since there is clearly a practical problem in establishing residency for PP’s issued before the April change France & Spain have taken a pragmatic approach. Also the checks are actually done at the UK end by the carriers who are not really in a position to determine residency.

I'd be interested in finding out what has caused ferry companies to [apparently] change their tune

 

[Sharon the Cat]

This just appeared in my FB feed.

Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel

 

[Jo001]

This just appeared in my FB feed.

Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel

I sometimes wonder whether these petitions are actually helpful - drawing attention to something that is apparently being widely allowed anyway might put it on the radar of someone who is less tolerant.

I have still seen nothing that clearly repeals the right to use passports already in issue anyway.

 

[alcam]

This just appeared in my FB feed.

Seek agreement with the EU to accept pet passports for UK-EU travel

Signed it Sharon , more in hope than expectation . I even emailed my MP , just to make me feel better .
It does appear this has been resolved for those of us who have an EU issued pet passport . British government appears to have misinterpreted something ?
Do wonder if pressure was applied from somewhere ?

 

[Jo001]

All I'm concerned about Jo is that DFDS now seem to be accepting EU pet passports issued to UK residents

I've just seen on FaceAche (so it must be true) that DFDS refused a PP on the Newcastle to Amsterdam route.

I did wonder if the Netherlands are being more difficult than France?

 

[jeffmossy]

I bet Brittany ferry's, take a lot of business off other carriers who have not got the sense to publish the same statement that Brittany have

 

[Jo001]

I bet Brittany ferry's, take a lot of business off other carriers who have not got the sense to publish the same statement that Brittany have

Definitely - it would influence my decision for sure.

 

[SimonM]

Signed the petition.

 

[alcam]

I've just seen on FaceAche (so it must be true) that DFDS refused a PP on the Newcastle to Amsterdam route.

I did wonder if the Netherlands are being more difficult than France?

Don't think it is the French that are causing the problem Jo ? Appears to me that some dick , sorry civil servant , in Whitehall has fekked up

I bet Brittany ferry's, take a lot of business off other carriers who have not got the sense to publish the same statement that Brittany have

Certainly have had a look at BF site . Not too keen on long ferry journeys for Rosa

 

[Jo001]

Don't think it is the French that are causing the problem Jo ? Appears to me that some dick , sorry civil servant , in Whitehall has fekked up

I thought that too, but after all the challenges and requests for clarification, surely someone would have corrected it? DEFRA has changed the wording on their website though, changing words like ”must” [use an AHC] to.”should” so there's a small climb-down.

Certainly have had a look at BF site . Not too keen on long ferry journeys for Rosa

The tunnel seems to be accepting them if that helps?

 

[andyjanet]

We have pet passport and just ordered the cheap AHC as a back up,
Heading out on tunnel early doors 21st so will present PP and see what happens, worse case senario its cost me £99 for some peace of mind

 

[Jo001]

We have pet passport and just ordered the cheap AHC as a back up,
Heading out on tunnel early doors 21st so will present PP and see what happens, worse case senario its cost me £99 for some peace of mind

Which company and crossing are you using?