Export horses to China: certificate 7686

Apply online to export horses to the People's Republic of China.

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:

Download a specimen certificate Export horses to the People’s Republic of China: EHC 7686, version 2.

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.

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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.

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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’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 7686, Annex to EHC: 7686ANA, Additional annex: 7686ANB, Additional annex: 7686ANC, Additional annex: 7686AND and Additional transportation annex: 7686ANE.

  2. Download and fill in Export horses to the People’s Republic of China: EHC 7686, version 2.

  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.

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Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 1 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. EHC now available on EHC Online

  2. First published.