Border Pet Blog
Guides, tips, and updates on travelling with your pet – so you can focus on the adventure.
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Rule Changes
Brittany Ferries Says Older EU Pet Passports Still Work. Should You Use One?
A ferry operator says EU pet passports issued to British residents before 22 April 2026 are still valid. The European Commission, GOV.UK and Spain say otherwise. Here's who says what — and what to do.
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Rule Changes
The EU Pet Passport Loophole Is Closed: What GB Residents Need to Know
If you live in Great Britain, you can no longer travel to the EU on an EU-issued pet passport — even one issued before the change. Here's what happened, and what you need instead.
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Travel Guides
Taking a PPP Dog to Spain: What UK Owners Need to Know
If your dog is on Spain's Perros Potencialmente Peligrosos list, there are rules that apply the moment you cross the border. Here's what they are — and what to check before you go.
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Travel Guides
How to Travel from the UK to Spain with Your Dog: The Complete 2026 Guide
Post-Brexit pet travel rules changed everything. Here's exactly what you need — microchip, rabies vaccination, AHC — and when to get it done.
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