Export dogs to Australia: certificate 2580

Apply online to export dogs to Australia.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
30 October 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Australia
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.

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 dogs to Australia: EHC 2580, version 10 and Supplementary health certificate 2580SUP.

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

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 dogs to Australia: EHC 2580, version 10 and Supplementary health certificate 2580SUP.

  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 30 October 2023 + show all updates

  1. Guidance notes updated.

  2. Updated EHC and NFG

  3. Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

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

  5. A new version of 2580EHC has been released.. Version 9 has replaced Version 8 as of 28/05/2020

  6. New version of EHC published.

  7. First published.

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