Export tortoises to Portugal: certificate 4970

Apply online to export pet tortoises to Portugal.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 30 November 2018
• Last updated: 7 March 2022 — See all updates

• Destination country: Portugal
• 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.

1. Check what you need for your export

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

Download a specimen certificate Export tortoises to Portugal: EHC 4970, version 3 and Schedule for additional information: 4970SCH.

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.

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.

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 7 March 2022 + show all updates

1. 7 March 2022

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

2. 30 November 2018

   First published.