Export of animals not subject to EU Harmonised certification to Germany: certificate 8647

Use these forms and guidance document to export animals not subject to EU Harmonised certification to Germany.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
5 May 2021
Last updated
19 April 2024 — See all updates
Destination country:
Germany
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.

1. Check what you need for your export

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

Download a specimen certificate Export of animals not subject to EU Harmonised certification to Germany: EHC 8647, version 2.

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

Help with your application

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

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 5 May 2021
Last updated 19 April 2024 + show all updates

  1. EHC has been updated

  2. Guidance notes updated.

  3. Certificate has been updated with French translated text

  4. Link added to EHC Online – a digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  5. A new version of NFG have been released.

  6. First published.

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