Transport of Live Animals Incl. Equines

Since 1 January 2021, UK issued transporter authorisations, including Certificates of Competency and vehicle approvals will no longer be valid in the EU. Transporters with UK approvals who wish to continue to operate in the EU will have to apply to an EU member state for authorisation. To apply for an authorisation, a transporter will need to be established in the EU. Please see here for details.

Since 1 January 2021, EU issued transporter authorisations, including Certificates of Competency and vehicle approvals will no longer be valid in the UK (excl. NI). Those with EU approvals who wish to continue to operate in the UK (excl. NI) will have to apply to the UK authorities for approval. Further information on how to apply is available by contacting the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) by email: CITCarlisle@apha.gov.uk

The UK rules for commercial transport of live animals from the EU may be accessed here .

EU issued transporter authorisations, Certificates of Competency and Vehicle Approvals remain valid in Northern Ireland (NI). However, the EU will not recognise documents issued by NI authorities outside the territory of NI.

For movements from the UK (excl. NI) to the EU or from the EU to or through the UK (excl. NI), both UK and EU authorisations will be required. In addition, 2 journey logs will be required for live animal movements from the EU to, or through, GB: one approved by APHA for travel in GB and one approved by an EU member state of origin for travel within the EU and NI. Journey logs must be applied for at least 48 hours in advance of travelling.