Export day old chicks to Nepal: certificate 445

Apply online to export day old chicks to Nepal.

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 following documents:

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.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 with your application.

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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

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

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

  2. Download and fill in Export day old chicks to Nepal: EHC 445, version 3 and Supplementary page: EHC 445, version 3.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

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.

Published 29 November 2018
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Guidance notes updated

  2. The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

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

  4. Revised 445SUP and guidance notes released

  5. A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

  6. EHC status has changed and a new version of 445EHC has been released.

  7. EHC has been placed on hold

  8. First published.