Permanent export of equine animals to Iran: certificate 325
Use these forms and guidance documents to export equine animals like horses and donkeys to Iran on a permanent basis.
You cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter. This applies to journeys from or through Great Britain to anywhere outside the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. You can still export live cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for other purposes. For example, for breeding and competitions.
Section A
Download the export health certificate (EHC), the export application (EXA) and any other supplementary forms.
Section B
Download the guidance document.
What you need to do
You need to fill in the EHC, the EXA and any other supplementary forms in Section A.
The guidance notes in Section B contain information for exporters and official veterinarians about export conditions and animal health checks.
Submit completed documents from Section A by email to: equineexportscarlisle@apha.gov.uk.
You can send up to five EHCs using a single EXA, for example, when exporting more than one horse.
To do this, your application must have the same:
- export health certificate number
- destination country
- premises of origin
- official veterinarian
What exporters in Northern Ireland need to do
Section A: Download and fill in the EHC. Ignore the EXA and any other supplementary forms.
Section B: Download guidance notes. This has information for the exporter and certifying officer.
Check the relevant commodity section of the DAERA website for any other mandatory forms.
Submit filled in forms using the DAERA online application system.
Always use the latest certificate
Before you apply, make sure you have the most up to date version of the certificate as certificates are sometimes updated. The most up to date version is hosted on this page.
Updates to this page
Last updated 28 August 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance notes updated regarding the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024.
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From 22nd July 2024, you cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter.
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First published.