Arrange an Animal Health Certificate in Lewes and East Sussex with Joana Dias through VetHomeCerts. Her Lewes AHC collection appointments allow you to complete your certificate locally before travelling; this guide explains the meeting point, prices, transport links and booking process.

Meet Joana Dias, our Lewes AHC vet

Joana is a veterinary surgeon with particular interests in feline medicine, dentistry and emergency work. Alongside her clinical work, she provides pet travel certification through VetHomeCerts, helping owners prepare the documents for travelling with their pets.

AHC collection appointments in Lewes

Joana meets owners and their pets at the Lewes collection point. This provides a local option for owners in Lewes and those travelling from the surrounding East Sussex area. You can check our areas covered map when choosing Joana for your request.

Your certificate is prepared before the AHC appointment. At the meeting, Joana scans and verifies every pet’s microchip, briefly inspects the pets and witnesses the owner, or an authorised person where applicable, signing the declaration. She completes the final checks and signing, guides you through the certificate and answers last-minute questions where possible.

Information is provided beforehand, and our experienced administrative team can help with advance questions and preparation. This gives you support before the meeting as well as guidance from your local AHC vet.

If arriving by car, generally keep pets in the vehicle until instructed otherwise. Tell Joana beforehand if you are bringing a cat without a car.

Use the what3words link below for directions to the precise collection spot.

Meet in the Tesco Entrance Hall.

Transport links and travel hubs from Lewes

The following are approximate driving times from central Lewes. Allow extra time for traffic, stops and your operator’s check-in requirements.

Ferry ports

These ports offer passenger-ferry travel to mainland Europe with pets, subject to the operator and sailing conditions.

• Newhaven: approximately 20 minutes by car.
• Portsmouth International Port: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car.
• Dover: approximately 2 hours by car.
• Harwich: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes by car.

Folkestone LeShuttle

The Folkestone LeShuttle terminal is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Lewes.

Airports

• Gatwick Airport: approximately 45 minutes by car. Pet departures can be arranged as cargo through approved airline and handling arrangements; confirm the flight and booking with the carrier or pet transport agent.
• Heathrow Airport: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Participating airlines offer cabin or checked-hold travel for eligible outbound pets, subject to advance approval; cargo is another option. Check the arrangements for your return separately.

Important: Transport operators have their own rules, and pet travel requirements can vary by destination. Check the current official guidance for your journey before departure. You should also allow enough time to arrange your AHC and any additional treatments or documentation required for your destination.

AHC prices in Lewes

Repeat AHC: £89. For returning clients whose pets previously received an AHC from the same VetHomeCerts vet. The AHC language, owner and pet details must be unchanged, with the same still-valid rabies vaccination. Arrange it more than 10 days before the AHC appointment. Each additional pet costs £25.

Standard AHC: £99. Required information and payment must be received more than 7 days before the AHC appointment. Additional pets cost £30 each, with up to five pets on one certificate.

Urgent AHC: £199. Applies when required information and payment are received within 7 days of the AHC appointment. Additional pets cost £30 each, with up to five pets on one certificate.

You can view our prices for the full eligibility and booking conditions.

How to get an AHC appointment in Lewes

1. Check the area and vet. You can check our areas covered map to identify Joana Dias and the Lewes Collection Point.
2. Complete the Stage 1 form. Use our form to request an AHC appointment in Lewes. Submitting the initial form does not automatically confirm an appointment.
3. Complete the Stage 2 form. It is emailed immediately after Stage 1 and gathers the details for your AHC. Both forms must be completed for the request to be processed. If the email does not arrive within a few minutes, check spam and verify the email address entered.
4. Wait for Joana to check the request. She reviews the submitted information and arranges the AHC appointment as appropriate. Confirmation follows the required information checks and receipt of payment.
5. Attend the AHC appointment and receive your certificate. Bring every pet named on the AHC to the agreed collection appointment for the final checks and signing.

Book your Animal Health Certificate in Lewes and East Sussex

Arrange your Lewes AHC collection appointment in advance so the document can be completed locally before your onward journey. You can request an AHC appointment with VetHomeCerts to get started.