Just looked up DFDS site [very quickly] and can't see previous AHC only statement . Hopefully check this out quite soon . I do understand people getting an AHC just in case but I had no intention of doing that . It would upset my petty , tight-fisted , curmudgeonly persona too muchThis was taken from Brittany ferry's website, 5/6/2026
If you binned your EU pet passport, go and get it before the dustbin men come![]()
Send them a link to the Brittany ferry's website and ask why they are not adhering to the same regulationsJust looked up DFDS site [very quickly] and can't see previous AHC only statement . Hopefully check this out quite soon . I do understand people getting an AHC just in case but I had no intention of doing that . It would upset my petty , tight-fisted , curmudgeonly persona too much
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
I was going to but , as I said , they no longer have the AHC requirement on their site ?Send them a link to the Brittany ferry's website and ask why they are not adhering to the same regulations
A good way to boost ticket salesIt appears to us, having trawled through all the relevant sites, GOV.UK, DAERA, APHA etc etc, that return travel from an EU country to GB with a Pet Passport issued before 22/04/26 is still OK.
BUT,
"If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you "SHOULD" not use a pet passport (even if issued in the EU) from GB to EU......your pet "MAY" be refused entry in to the EU"
Still as clear as mud.
Brittany Ferries seem to have interpreted these rules differently.........
AMBIGUOUS, WHAT!
Any thoughts.......
As I said DFDS have changed their wording re pet travel . Fully intend to check this out in the next week or soIt appears to us, having trawled through all the relevant sites, GOV.UK, DAERA, APHA etc etc, that return travel from an EU country to GB with a Pet Passport issued before 22/04/26 is still OK.
BUT,
"If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you "SHOULD" not use a pet passport (even if issued in the EU) from GB to EU......your pet "MAY" be refused entry in to the EU"
Still as clear as mud.
Brittany Ferries seem to have interpreted these rules differently.........
AMBIGUOUS, WHAT!
Any thoughts.......
I'll let you know , soonishSo.......if France and Spain say they will accept current passports do we need AHC'S to leave GB?
Still confused
I have one as a backup!So.......if France and Spain say they will accept current passports do we need AHC'S to leave GB?
Still confused
Yes travelled with Irish ferries a couple of times and no check on dogLooks like Irish ferries couldn’t care less more than one traveler not asked for AHC suppose it depends on the member of staff at the time but looks like most can’t be bothered checking
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I don't think there is a problem . Just travelled with Brittany ferries . Passport fine .This is news for people who travel with their pets often. The extra paperwork and costs have been a hassle since the new rules started. Anything that helps us travel together is a thing. I love that my dog can come with us on trips now. I'm glad pets can travel with us.
Went Portsmouth to CherbourgWere there any checks at your arrival port? Spain or France?