Export captive birds to Barbados: certificate 1949

Apply online to export captive or pet birds like pigeons, psittacines and falcons to Barbados, excluding poultry and ratites.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 29 November 2018
• Last updated: 25 March 2024 — See all updates

• Destination country: Barbados
• Commodity type: Live animals
• Certificate status: Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and specimen certificate Export captive birds to Barbados: EHC 1949.

Download a Schedule: EHC 1949 if you need one.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

• a Government Gateway account
• a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 with your application.

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

• see the status of your applications
• always use the latest version of the EHC
• copy existing applications

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes.

2. Download and fill in Export captive birds to Barbados: EHC 1949 and a Schedule: EHC 1949.

3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 29 November 2018
Last updated 25 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 25 March 2024

   EHC now available

2. 15 November 2022

   This certificate cannot currently be used for exports.

3. 18 October 2022

   The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

4. 14 February 2022

   Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

5. 1 June 2021

   A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

6. 29 November 2018

   First published.