Export elephants, rhinos and tapirs to the European Union: certificate 9127

Apply online to export elephants, rhinos and tapirs to the European Union.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
18 February 2026
Destination country:
EU
Commodity type:
Live animals
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 and Cover for 9127.

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.

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Updates to this page

Published 18 February 2026
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