Export sheep and goats for breeding to Jersey and Guernsey: certificate 7783

Apply online to export sheep and goats to breed to the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou or Lihou.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
19 March 2026 — See all updates
Destination country:
Guernsey and Jersey
Commodity type:
Livestock
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 sheep and goats for breeding to Jersey and Guernsey: EHC 7783, version 4.

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 blocks of 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.

  2. Download and fill in Export sheep and goats for breeding to Jersey and Guernsey: EHC 7783, version 4.

  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.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 19 March 2026 show all updates

  1. This certificate have now been made available. Updated version on EHC and NFG.

  2. EHC has been placed on hold

  3. Guidance notes updated

  4. Link added to EHC Online – a digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

  5. First published.

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