What is Page 8?
Page 8 of the bilingual Animal Health Certificate (Page 5 of the English-only version) contains the section titled 'Official at the travellers' point of entry'. This section is reserved for the competent authority responsible for carrying out the documentary and identity checks when your pet first enters the European Union.
The highlighted section is completed by the competent authority at the first EU point of entry.
Who completes this section?
This section is not completed by the pet owner and is not completed by the Official Veterinarian issuing the Animal Health Certificate.
It is intended to be completed by the competent authority at the first point of entry into the European Union following the documentary and identity checks.
Which country completes Page 8? Examples:
Journey: UK → France → Spain
Country completing Page 8: France
Journey: UK → Netherlands → Germany
Country completing Page 8: The Netherlands
Journey: UK → Belgium → Luxembourg
Country completing Page 8: Belgium
I'm travelling to France, where is Page 8 usually completed?
Le Shuttle
Documentary and identity checks are usually carried out before departure in Folkestone. Where applicable, the Page 8/Page 5 section is therefore usually completed before leaving the UK.
Ferry
Documentary and identity checks are usually carried out after arrival in your first EU country. Where applicable, the Page 8/Page 5 section is therefore usually completed after arrival by the competent authority.
Please note
Border procedures may vary between ports and countries. The information above describes the usual process, but the competent authority at your point of entry determines how documentary and identity checks are carried out.