Reizen met een huisdier

Now that the UK has left the EU pet travel has changed. You will no longer be able to travel with a GB-issued EU pet passport, so you will need an EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC). Or if travelling from the EU an EU Pet Passport issued by another EU country or Northern Ireland. 

The below rule check list can be used to help you plan ahead. We also recommend that you speak to your vet and keep up to date with DEFRA guidelines on the gov.uk website. 

In order to have your pet on the ferry to France your pet must have:

• an animal health certificate (AHC), or a valid EU pet passport that’s accepted in the country you’re travelling to. You will need a new Animal Health Certificate every time you travel to an EU country. 

You must get an animal health certificate in the 10 days before you enter the EU as long as your pet either:
- has an up-to-date rabies vaccination already.
- only needs booster doses to keep the vaccination up to date.

If your pet needs a rabies vaccination, you must wait 21 days after the vaccination date before you get an animal health certificate. Day 1 is the day after vaccination.

We advise you to tell your vet you need an AHC when you take your pet to get vaccinated. This gives your vet time to prepare so your pet can experience our dog friendly ferry to France. 

Your pet’s animal health certificate is only valid for one single trip and will be valid after the date of issue for:
- 10 days for entry into the EU or Northern Ireland
- 4 months for onward travel within the EU
- 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain

Find out more on how to apply for an AHC and what information should be recorded by your vet by visiting the gov.uk website.

• a microchip - You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. If you do not, they’ll need to be vaccinated again.

• a valid rabies vaccination - You must get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies before it can travel to the EU or Northern Ireland. Your vet needs proof that your pet is at least 12 weeks old before vaccinating them. You must wait 21 days to travel after your pet is vaccinated. Day 1 is the day after the rabies vaccination. That way ferrets, cats, and dogs on ferries can have a safe journey without the risk of going sick meaning you can enjoy your trip too knowing our pet friendly ferry to France is keeping your pets happy.

• tapeworm treatment for dogs - A vet must treat your dog for tapeworm and record it in either an animal health certificate or a valid EU pet passport for entry into Great Britain.
  The treatment must have been given no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before your arrival into England; please check when your ship is scheduled to arrive, we recommend you visit the vet at least one day before you travel. To check what treatment information your vet must record on your ACH or EU pet passport please visit the government website.

Honden, katten of fretten met een huisdierpaspoort, mits ze voldoen aan alle EU-vereisten.

Actuele informatie over het huisdierenpaspoort vind je op de DEFRA-website.

Aangezien alle huisdieren tijdens de reis in uw voertuig moeten blijven, tenzij u en uw hond in de dierenlounge zijn, hebben wij enkele tips samengesteld om de reis zo comfortabel en probleemloos mogelijk te maken voor u en uw huisdier.

Check-In closes at the below times on our Dover to Calais route:

Vehicles / Motorcycles: 60 mins before departure time.

Foot Passengers: 90 mins before departure time.

Dogs in Pet Lounge: 90 mins before departure time to get your dog on the ferry to France safely.

You must ensure you arrive BEFORE these cut off times. 

Please be advised these are the latest times you can arrive at Check-In AFTER security. Therefore, we encourage you to allow for plenty of time to pass through security checks and allow for busy traffic during peak periods.

Getting a comfortable ferry to France with your dog 

Before you sail

When travelling with dogs on ferries to France we recommend you bring some things for the journey that will help your pet have a comfortable sailing. These things will also be useful throughout the rest of your trip so you can explore things to do in France

• Water container, please ensure the container is spill-proof and contains enough fresh water for the journey.

• Absorbent pads or bedding for your car, the kennel or your pet-friendly cabin.

• Pet waste sacks.

• Favourite toys to help them settle.

Please make sure to feed your pet at least a few hours before boarding the ship – if you do it later then they may get travel sick.

Give your pet plenty of exercise before they travel – that way, they’re likely to be less restless on the car journey.

Always allow time for your pet to go to the toilet before boarding.

Ferry with dog pet travel tips for during the sailing

• You should also leave some water in the car in a non-spill bowl for them, so that they can stay hydrated.

• Make sure your car is as cool as possible when you leave them, particularly in the summer months, and always leave a window or two open for them.

We weten hoeveel je van je harige viervoeter houdt en daarom laten we je graag weten dat onze havens van Dover en Calais nu twee speciale gedeeltes voor huisdieren heeft waar je geliefde huisdier de pootjes kan strekken en kan genieten van wat frisse lucht!

En niet alleen dat, voor actieve huisdieren zijn er op de uitlaatgebieden ook een paar hindernisbanen waar ze hun energie kwijt kunnen en waar je zelf rustig kunt ontspannen.

Onze medewerkers verwijzen je graag naar de speciale gedeeltes voor huisdieren zodra je bent ingecheckt, vraag hen om een routebeschrijving.

Als je huisdier ziek wordt op weg naar de veerboot, vind je hieronder de dichtstbijzijnde dierenartsen in Dover en Calais.

Omdat je huisdier tijdens de reis in de auto blijft, is het belangrijk om ervoor te zorgen dat hij/ziij volledig fit en gezond is voordat je aan boord gaat.

White Cliffs Vets
Unit 11, Whitfield Court, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, CT16 3PX
Maandag - vrijdag: 8:30 - 18:00 uur
Donderdag open tot 19:00 uur
Zaterdag 8:30 uur tot 12:00 uur
Tel: 01304 41 41 41
Internet: www.whitecliffsvets.co.uk

Clinique Vétérinaire
Dr Wuillot, Dr Lavielle & Dr Mottoul, 139 Boulevard Curie, 62100 Calais
Maandag - vrijdag: 8:30 uur - 13:00 uur en 14:00 uur - 20:00 uur
Zaterdag: 8:30 uur - 12:00 uur en 14:00 uur - 20:00 uur
Tel: +33 (0)321 821 511
Internet: www.centre-veterinaire-curie.fr