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Export cats and dogs to northern Cyprus: certificate 4891

Apply online to export cats or dogs to northern Cyprus.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
5 May 2026 — See all updates
Destination country:
Northern Cyprus
Commodity type:
Pets
Certificate status:
Active

As of 1 April 2026, Türkiye requires certificate 8943 for products subject to veterinary controls transiting Türkiye for export to a third country. If the consignment will transit Türkiye, exporters are encouraged to determine if their product is subject to veterinary controls for this purpose and, if necessary, apply for certificate 8943 in addition to the certificate for the final destination country.

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.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

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

Download a specimen certificate Export of cats and dogs to northern Cyprus: certificate 4891, version 5.

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
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you no longer need to download this EHC. You will complete the EHC template as part of the DAERA online application process (DECS).

For more information, see the DECS Application User Guide

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and Export of cats and dogs to northern Cyprus: certificate 4891, version 5.

  2. Start your application.

Make sure you examine the latest version of the EHC and guidance notes as they are sometimes updated. The latest versions are on this page.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 5 May 2026 show all updates

  1. Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

  2. Information note added regarding new requirement for consignments transiting Türkiye

  3. Updated EHC

  4. Updated NFG

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

  6. First published.

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