Export pigeons to Canada: certificate 1344

Apply online to export pigeons and doves to Canada.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 29 November 2018
• Last updated: 19 September 2023 — See all updates

• Destination country: Canada
• 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 following documents:

• guidance notes
• Export pigeons to Canada: EHC 1344, version 2
• Schedule: EHC 1344
• Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3

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 pigeons to Canada: EHC 1344, version 2 and Schedule: EHC 1344.

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 19 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 19 September 2023

   Updated EHC and NFG

2. 18 October 2022

   The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

3. 24 January 2022

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

4. 16 June 2021

   The Postcode Schedule has been updated to a v2 which can now be attached to EHCO applications.

5. 1 June 2021

   A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

6. 29 November 2018

   First published.