Overview

• Pet passports will replace the current system of costly health certificates, allowing UK pet owners to travel to the EU with a single lifelong document after meeting health requirements.
• British citizens will regain access to EU passport gates, reducing airport wait times and streamlining travel across Europe.
• The reintroduction of EU pet passports will cost between £100 and £300, covering rabies vaccinations, microchipping, and issuance by UK veterinarians.
• The Windsor Framework, taking effect on June 4, will further align pet-travel rules between the UK and EU, simplifying cross-border movement with Ireland.
• Veterinary groups and animal welfare organizations have welcomed the changes, citing reduced administrative burdens and lower costs for pet owners.