New EU passport rules change coming April 22 2026 including certificate

New EU passport rules change coming April 22 2026 including certificatePeople affected may need to get new papers, or risk being turned awayCommentsLifestyleCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor08:53, 22 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNew European Union passport rules for British residents travelling with pets (stock image)(Image: Getty)From Wednesday, April 22, new European Union (EU) rules will come into effect as part of a major change to passport rules. It will mean that people travelling in certain ways will find it more difficult and more expensive.‌The new rules cover how British residents can travel to the EU with their pets. People can still travel to the EU with their pets, but they are strongly encouraged to check the latest guidance. From today, if you want to travel with your pet, you'll need new papers, or you might have to go back home.‌The changes, announced by the EU, apply to the non-commercial movement of pet dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from Great Britain. There are no major changes to pet travel requirements for re-entry into Great Britain.‌British residents should no longer use EU pet passports to travel to the EU. EU pet passports may now only be issued to people whose main home is in the EU and should not be used by people who have holiday homes in the EU or visit seasonally.EU pet passports issued to residents of Great Britain before April 22, 2026, may no longer be valid documents for entry to the EU. This means British residents – even if they already have an EU pet passport – may need a different document to take their pet to the EU.View 3 ImagesThe changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets‌To guarantee smooth travel, owners resident in Great Britain should get an Animal Health Certificate for their dog, cat or ferret(s) if they’re travelling from Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) to an EU country.What is an Animal Health Certificate?An Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is the official vet...