Home Visits in Dunfermline/ Fife

Vet Home Certs provides a convenient home‑visit service around Dunfermline. If you live within 5 miles of the collection point in Dunfermline (KY11 8EX), there is a £10 delivery fee; appointments outside this radius (but still within the wider service area) cost £15. During a home visit:

• The microchips of all pets are scanned and verified to make sure the details on your AHC match your pets.
• The owner (or authorised person) signs the declaration page in the vet’s presence, which is required for the certificate to be valid.
• Your vet will go through the AHC with you and answer any final questions.

The home delivery area can be found on the Areas Covered page of the Vet Home Certs website, or on this interactive map. 

Dunfermline/ Fife Collection Point 

Prefer a collection appointment in Dunfermline? Collection points offer a simple alternative when a home visit isn’t required or you’re passing through the area. Vet Home Certs prepares your documents in advance; during the appointment you meet the vet at a designated public location to finalise paperwork. In Dunfermline the collection point is at this What3Words location: https://w3w.co/corn.backs.jammy (Near Starbucks, Sanderling Way, KY11 8EX). When using a collection point:

• Stay in your car: keep your pet inside your vehicle until the vet advises; this keeps animals safe and reduces stress.
• Follow precise directions: The what3words link offers navigation options such as Google Maps to ensure you reach the exact meeting spot, even in a large car park.
• Efficient hand‑over: because all paperwork is prepared beforehand, the appointment only lasts up to 10 minutes; only the microchip scan, signature and final checks are needed.

Pricing information

Vet Home Certs offers three pricing options based on how far in advance you book and whether you are a returning client:

• Standard AHC: from £99
  Ideal if you’re planning ahead. This rate applies when all required information and payment are received more than 7 days before your appointment. Additional pets are £30 each (up to a maximum of 5 pets per AHC).
• Urgent AHC: from £199
  For last-minute travel plans. This option is available when all necessary details and payment are received within 7 days of your appointment. Additional pets are £30 each.
• Repeat AHC: from £89
  Discounted rate for pets who have previously been issued an AHC by the same Vet Home Certs vet, provided the owner, pet, language, and rabies vaccination details remain the same. Bookings must be made more than 10 days in advance. Additional pets are £25 each.

A supplemental fee applies for home visits in Dunfermline & Surrounding Fife Area:

• £10 if you’re within 5 miles of the Dunfermline collection point (KY11 8EX).
• £15 for appointments outside this area but still within the delivery region.

The home visit areas and collection point location can be found on this map. 

Step‑by‑step guide: how to get an AHC appointment in Dunfermline/ Fife

1. Check your area and complete the stage 1 form: Use the map to check eligibility for a home visit, or for your nearest collection point, within the Dunfermline and Fife area. Complete the stage 1 form with your contact details and travel plans.
2. Fill in the Stage 2 form: An email with a Stage 2 link is sent immediately after submitting Stage 1. This form asks for pet details, microchip numbers and vaccination information. Check your spam folder if you don’t see the email within a few minutes.
3. Await vet confirmation: Once both forms are submitted, the vet reviews your information and arranges a convenient appointment time.
4. Attend the appointment: Meet your vet at your home or the collection point for final checks, and receive your AHC ready for travel.

Remember that both forms must be completed for your request to be processed; appointments are only confirmed after payment and document verification.

Transport links & travel hubs near Dunfermline

Having your AHC ready means you can travel directly to ferry ports, the Eurotunnel or airports without detours to obtain paperwork. Here are the nearest travel hubs from Dunfermline (travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic):

Nearest ferry ports:

• Cairnryan: ferries sail to Belfast and Larne in Northern Ireland. Travel time is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes from the Dunfermline area.
• Newcastle (Port of Tyne): this port operates ferry services to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Roughly 2 hours 45 minutes travel time.
• Hull ferry port: sailings are available to Rotterdam/Europoort. Travel time is approximately 5 hours travel time from the Dunfermline area.
• Liverpool (Birkenhead): Ferries serve Belfast and Dublin. Travel time is around 4 hours 30 minutes.

Folkestone Eurotunnel Le Shuttle:

Driving from Dunfermline to Folkestone takes roughly 8 hours 15 minutes. Direct drive-on train service to Calais, this is a popular route and ideal for travelling with pets to mainland Europe.

Nearest airports:

• Edinburgh Airport (EDI): approximately 30 minutes travel time from Dunfermline area.
• Glasgow Airport (GLA): approximately 1 hour 15 minutes travel time from Dunfermline area.

Both airports accept pets on certain airlines; check individual airline policies and booking requirements.

Important considerations for pet travel

• Northern Ireland travel document: If your pet is only travelling to Northern Ireland, you need a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document rather than an AHC. Apply via the UK government website. An AHC is still required if travelling onward to the Republic of Ireland or other EU countries.
• Worming treatment (dogs only): When travelling to Ireland, Norway, Finland, Malta or Northern Ireland, dogs must receive tapeworm treatment 24–120 hours before arrival. This treatment must be recorded in the AHC by a vet after it has been issued, it cannot be given beforehand.
• Returning to the UK? Check out the APHA Travel Checklist. Dogs returning to the UK require worming treatment witnessed and recorded in the AHC by a vet between 24-120 hours before arrival in the UK (the product used must be licensed in the country of administration).
• Authorised person or pet courier: Pets can travel with someone other than the owner (e.g., a carrier company or friend) if the AHC is completed correctly. In such cases, the owner must reunite with the pet within five days of the pet’s arrival in the EU. The person transporting the pet may need to show proof of this reunion for border officials. Either the owner or the authorised person can sign the AHC, but you must tell the vet who will sign ahead of the appointment.

Ready to Travel? Request Your Animal Health Certificate in Dunfermline and Fife Today

Travelling with your pet from Dunfermline or Fife can be stress free with the right documents. Vet Home Certs offers a flexible, local service that helps you prepare for your journey in advance, without any last minute stress at the port.

Ensure you understand and comply with the rules for your destination so you and your pet can enjoy a smooth, happy journey.

Request your AHC appointment in Dunfermline today HERE!