Pet export certificates
An export health certificate is the document the destination country asks for before a pet can enter. It has to be checked and signed by an Official Veterinarian (OV). Roxana is an OV and signs export certificates for pets travelling all over the world.
Who it is for
- Pet shippers and pet transport companies, most of them around Heathrow and Gatwick
- Owners moving abroad whose shipper needs an OV to examine and certify the animal
- Dogs, cats and exotic pets
How it works
- 1Tell us the destination
Every country has its own certificate and its own rules (microchip, vaccines, tests, timing). Send the destination and the travel date on WhatsApp.
- 2Check the paperwork
We go through the pet's records against the certificate for that country: microchip, rabies vaccination, test results and treatments.
- 3Examine the animal
The animal is examined where it is: at home, or at the shipper's premises.
- 4Sign and hand over
Once everything matches, the certificate is signed as an Official Veterinarian, ready for the journey.
Good to know
- Certificates are time-sensitive: many countries only accept them if they are signed a few days before travel, so get in touch early.
- The exact requirements are set by the destination country and the UK government, not by us; we check them for your route.
The official rules
Related: animal health certificates (pet travel), export health certificates for animal products and microchipping. We cover Sussex, Surrey and West London, from Brighton to Wembley.
Pet export certificates: questions
Can you sign certificates for any country?
Roxana certifies exports all over the world. Tell us the country first, because each one has its own certificate and rules.
Do you work with pet shippers?
Yes. Most of our pet export work is for pet shippers around Heathrow and Gatwick, and we can examine animals at their premises.
How early should I get in touch?
As soon as you know the travel date. Some countries need tests or vaccinations weeks or months in advance.