Export tortoises to Spain: certificate 4004

Apply online to export pet tortoises to Spain.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
7 March 2022 — See all updates
Destination country:
Spain
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 for certificate 4004.

Download a specimen certificate Export tortoises to Spain: EHC 4004, version 3 .

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.

Start now

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 29 November 2018
Last updated 7 March 2022 + show all updates

  1. EHC now available via EHC online

  2. First published.