Export cats and dogs to Argentina: certificate 3887

Apply online to export cats or dogs to Argentina.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
25 January 2024 — See all updates
Destination country:
Argentina
Commodity type:
Pets
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.

Download a specimen certificate Export cats and dogs to Argentina: EHC 3887, version 5.

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.

Start now

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
  • apply for multiple certificates

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 cats and dogs to Argentina: EHC 3887, version 5.

  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.

Updates to this page

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

  1. New version available

  2. Certificate is not currently available to use for exports.

  3. Guidance notes updated.

  4. New EHC version released and status changed to Active.

  5. A certificate for this commodity exists, but is not currently available to use for exports. You can email <processingteam@apha.gov.uk> to find out why the certificate is not available.

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

  7. First published.

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