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How to Get a Cheap Animal Health Certificate (AHC) in Newcastle

This practical guide explains how to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) in Newcastle. You’ll learn what an AHC is, how to request one in the Newcastle and North East England area, the difference between home visits and collection-point appointments, local transport links, pricing and a step‑by‑step booking process. The goal is to make sure your pet’s documents are ready before you travel, saving you time and avoiding the hassle of collecting paperwork at a busy port.

Meet the Local Vet: Amelia Rashid

Amelia graduated from Liverpool University in 2020 and has experience in both mixed practice and emergency medicine. Amelia’s varied experience means she can handle pet travel paperwork efficiently while offering calm, knowledgeable advice. Based in Tyne and Wear, she offers home delivery services and a convenient collection point in Heaton, Newcastle. 

 

Cheap AHC Newcastle

Home Visits & Collection Point Options in Tyne & Wear

Vet Home Certs offers flexible options to suit your preference and schedule:

Home Visits

If you prefer, the vet can come to your home to issue the AHC. During the visit, the microchips of all pets listed will be scanned and verified. The vet will oversee signing of the required declaration, check all details, and walk you through the AHC to ensure you understand.

The coverage area can be found on this map, or on the Areas Covered page of the website.

Collection Point

Alternatively, you can meet the vet at the collection point in Newcastle. A What3Words location is provided so you know exactly where to go. The Newcastle collection point is located here: https://w3w.co/engage.hoot.sand (outside 140 Trewhitt Road, NE6 5DY).

The AHC is prepared in advance of the appointment. During the meeting, the vet will check the pet’s microchip and finalise the certificate with signatures, final checks, and hand over the AHC. 

Practical tips for using the collection point: Trewhitt Road is residential; arrive a few minutes early to find on‑street parking near the What3Words location. Keeping pets in vehicles where possible ensures a calm, safe handover of the AHC.

 AHC Pricing in Newcastle

Vet Home Certs offers straightforward pricing with no extra fees for home delivery in this the Tyne & Wear area.

  • Standard AHC – £99: Ideal for advance planning Info and payment must be received 7+ days before your appointment.
     Add extra pets for £30 each (up to 5 per certificate).
  • Repeat AHC – £89: For returning clients with no changes to details or rabies vaccination. Must be booked 10+ days in advance.
     Extra pets: £25 each.
  • Urgent AHC – £199: For short-notice travel. Apple when all info and payment is received within 7 days of your appointment date.
     Extra pets: £30 each.

For full price details, visit: vethomecerts.co.uk/prices.

Step‑by‑Step Guide: How to Get an AHC Appointment in Newcastle

  1. Identify your vet and area. Use the map on the Areas Covered page to confirm if your address is located in the  delivery area, or to find the collection point in Heaton, Newcastle.
  2. Complete Stage 1 form. Go to the request AHC page and submit your initial details and preferred appointment date.
  3. Check your email for Stage 2 form. This form arrives immediately after Stage 1; if you don’t see it, check your spam folder. Provide detailed information on your pet, microchip, vaccinations and travel plans. Both forms must be completed for your request to be processed.
  4. Vet review and appointment confirmation. The vet checks your information, verifies vaccination records and contacts you to arrange the appointment. Appointments are confirmed only once all information and payment are received.
  5. Meet the vet. Attend the home visit or meet at the collection point. The vet scans the microchip of all pets, witnesses the declaration signing and hands over your AHC. You’re now ready to travel!

     

Transport Links & Travel Hubs near Newcastle

Newcastle’s location makes it easy to reach ferry ports, the Eurotunnel and airports. Approximate travel times are from central Newcastle and may vary with traffic.

Nearest ferry ports

  • Port of Tyne, North Shields: the local port for sailings to Amsterdam, approximately 20 minutes by car from central Newcastle.
  • Port of Hull: offers services to Rotterdam, approximate travel time is about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Cairnryan: provides ferries to Northern Ireland; driving from Newcastle to Cairnryan takes around 3 hours 30 minutes.
  • Liverpool (Birkenhead): for sailings to Belfast and Dublin. Approximate travel time of 3 hours 15 minutes.

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle (Folkestone)

The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal at Folkestone is a longer journey from Newcastle. Driving takes approximately 5 hours 30 minutes. Although farther than the ferry ports, this option allows a direct car connection to continental Europe.

Airports

  • Newcastle International Airport (NCL): the local airport offering flights to many European destinations that permit pet travel. Travel time of approximately 20 minutes from central Newcastle. 
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI): offers many routes supporting pet travel, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes travel time from central Newcastle.

     

Important Considerations for Pet Travel

  • Northern Ireland only? If travelling only to Northern Ireland, apply for a separate Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document via the UK government. For travel to the Republic of Ireland or other EU countries, you’ll still need an AHC.
  • Worming for dogs: Dogs travelling to Ireland, Norway, Finland, Malta or Northern Ireland must receive a vet administered worming treatment 24-120 hours before arrival in these countries. This treatment must be recorded in the AHC by a vet. Dogs returning to the UK also require worming within 24-120 hours before arrival; the medication must be licensed in the country where it’s given. Use the Canine Worming Planner to calculate timing.
  • Microchip verification: Your pet’s microchip number must be scanned and verified during the AHC appointment.
  • Attendance requirements: The owner and pets named on the AHC must attend the appointment. If someone else is transporting the pet(s), the AHC can be prepared accordingly. The owner, or authorised person travelling with the pet, may sign the AHC during the appointment. Inform the vet beforehand who will sign.
  • Returning to the UK? Be sure to check out the Travel Checklist from the APHA.

     

Ready to Travel? Request Your Animal Health Certificate in Newcastle Today

Travelling with your pet from Newcastle can be stress free with the right documents. By planning ahead and using Vet Home Certs’ easy home visit and collection point services, you’ll have your Animal Health Certificate in Newcastle ready before you set off.

Request your Animal Health Certificate appointment in Newcastle today with Vet Home Certs. Request an AHC appointment and travel with confidence, knowing your pet’s paperwork is sorted.

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