Home Visits in SW London

Vet Home Certs provides home delivery services in the Clapham and SW London area (check eligibility on the Areas Covered map). A home visit is an easy option if you’d like the vet to come to you and your pet. During the appointment:

• Each pet’s microchip will be scanned and verified.
• The owner (or authorised person) must sign the AHC declaration in the vet’s presence.
• The vet will guide you through the completed certificate and answer final questions.

Home visits carry a £10 supplemental delivery fee in this area.

Collection Point in Clapham

Alternatively, you can meet the vet at the Clapham collection point. All documents are prepared in advance; the appointment itself is quick and straightforward. The vet confirms your pet’s details, scans the microchip, witnesses the declaration, and hands over your completed AHC.

Clapham Collection Point: https://w3w.co/covers.hiding.future (4 The Pavement, London, SW4 0HY)

Tips for using the Clapham collection point:

• Parking is available nearby at Clapham Common, but spaces can be limited at peak times – arrive early to secure a spot.
• The location is near Clapham Common Underground Station, making it easy to access by public transport if you’re not driving.
• Use the what3words link for precise navigation to avoid confusion in busy areas.

Pricing Information

Vet Home Certs offers clear pricing for Animal Health Certificates in Clapham & SW London:

• Standard AHC: £99
  Ideal for advance planning when all information and payment is received more than 7 days before your appointment date. Home visit (with £10 supplement) or collection point. Additional pets £30 each.
  
  
• Urgent AHC: £199
  For short notice requests where all information is received within 7 days of an appointment. Additional pets £30 each.
  
  
• Repeat AHC: £89
  For returning clients with unchanged details and up-to-date rabies vaccinations. Must be arranged more than 10 days before your appointment. Additional pets £25 each.

Full details at Vet Home Certs Prices. Maximum 5 pets on one AHC.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get an AHC Appointment in Clapham

1. Check your vet and area: Check eligibility for a home visit or find your nearest collection point using the map on the Vet Home Certs Areas Covered page.
   
2. Complete Stage 1 form: Submit your request via Vet Home Certs. Ensure to select Bishani Wickrama (Clapham and SW London) on the form.
   
3. Check your email for Stage 2 form: Arrives immediately after Stage 1; check spam if not received. Provide pet, owner, and travel details. Both forms must be completed.
   
4. Vet review & confirmation: The vet checks vaccination records and arranges your appointment. Confirmation is only given once all details and payment are received.
   
5. Appointment day: Meet at your home or the collection point. The vet scans your pet’s microchip, witnesses the declaration, and issues your AHC. The AHC is valid for travel straight away.
   
   

Transport Links & Travel Hubs Near Clapham and SW London

One of the main benefits of arranging your Animal Health Certificate in Clapham & SW London is that you can head straight to your chosen port without stopping for the necessary paperwork near the border. Below are the most convenient travel hubs for pet owners in South West London. Approximate driving times from the Clapham collection point and may vary with traffic:

Nearest Ferry Ports

• Dover Ferry Port: Services run to Calais and Dunkirk with DFDS and P&O Ferries. Driving from Clapham to Dover takes around 2 hours, making it one of the most popular departure points for pet owners heading to mainland Europe.
  
• Portsmouth International Port: Offering sailings to Caen, Le Havre, Bilbao, Santander and other destinations. Journey time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Clapham, making this a good choice for western France or Spain.
  
• Newhaven Ferry Port: Ferries sail to Dieppe with DFDS. Travel time from Clapham is about 1 hour 40 minutes, providing a smaller, less busy alternative to Dover.
  
• Plymouth Ferry Port: Longer crossings are available from Plymouth to Roscoff and Santander. Travel time from Clapham is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

Eurotunnel

Folkestone Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Driving from Clapham to the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The Eurotunnel is ideal for those who want to remain in their vehicle with their pet throughout the short crossing to Calais.

Airports

• London Heathrow Airport (LHR): Around 50 minutes from Clapham. Heathrow is one of the UK’s main international hubs, with multiple airlines offering pet travel options.
• London Gatwick Airport (LGW): Roughly 55 minutes by car. Gatwick provides a wide range of flights across Europe that accept pets.

Both airports support approved pet travel schemes, but airline policies and routes vary, always confirm with your carrier before booking.

Important Considerations for Pet Travel

• Travelling to Northern Ireland only? You’ll need a separate Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document. For onward travel into the Republic of Ireland or other EU countries, an AHC is required.
  
• Worming treatment – for dogs only: If travelling to Ireland, Norway, Finland, Malta or Northern Ireland, worming treatment must be given and recorded in the AHC by a vet 24–120 hours before arrival in these countries. Dogs returning to the UK must also be wormed in this timeframe. Use the Canine Worming Planner for exact timing.
  
  • Dogs returning to the UK must also be wormed between 24-120 hours before arrival in the UK; this needs to be witnessed and recorded in the AHC by a vet within this timeframe.
    
• Microchip check: The vet must scan and verify your pet’s microchip at the appointment.
  
• Attendance: The owner and all pets named on the AHC must attend the appointment. If the pet is travelling with an authorised person, you must tell the vet in advance who will be signing the certificate during the appointment.
  
• Return travel: Follow the APHA Travel Checklist when re-entering the UK.
  
  

Ready to Travel? Request Your Animal Health Certificate in Clapham & SW London Today

Travelling with your pet from Clapham and SW London can be stress free with the right documents. We recommend requesting your AHC appointment at least 3 weeks before travel.

Request your Animal Health Certificate appointment in SW London today with Vet Home Certs