ETAs are required prior to boarding our service per HMPO. Those who do not present an ETA do no t board our service. https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta-factsheet-april-2026/ ETAs are required for passengers to enter the UK who do not hold legal residency. http://ETA GOV.UK ETAs and Vignettes ETAs are obtained from the official GOV.UK website How to apply for…
Le Pet Express is asked many times why their GB health certificate issued in France requires the DDPP stamp. The DDPP is the official vet in France and follows the EU guidance whereby a local vet may fill out the GB health certificate and then require it to be stamped by them. DDPP The DDPP…
Effective 22 April 2026, new EU pet passport rules came into effect. Le Pet Express has been in touch with the Eurotunnel on their interpretation of the new guidance: Notice on Travelling Between the EU and United Kingdom After the End of the Transition Period https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/live-animal-movements/dogs-cats-and-ferrets/bringing-pet-eu-non-eu-country_en. For current passport holders, regardless of residency, the Eurotunnel…
Le Pet Express puts your pet’s safety at the heart of what we do. Never will our staff ask you to take your cat out of its carrier bag. Passengers may ask the driver if they can unzip their cat’s bag once they are safely back in their cages after pet reception and the vehicle…
There are two train stations in Calais, France. Le Pet Express collects its passengers from Calais Frethun. Below are some quick tips to help you understand the trains traveling to Calais Frethun, things to do there and its environs. Calais Frethun Trains arriving at Calais Frethun from Paris, Gare du Nord can split and terminate…
Le Pet Express realises the stress when travelling with your dog or cat especially in busy public spaces. Many of our customers travel through Charles de Gaulle to Gare du Nord so we have supplied some quick links how to negotiate this using the RER/public transporation train. Please note about 30% of our customers who…
Many times there are minor details missing from pet passports. These cause pet owners to not cross with the Eurotunnel until rectified. Here are some of the most common and those to look out for before you travel. First things first! Only an EU vet can enter information into an EU pet passport for the…
Bringing your pet back to the UK can be a stressful experience if you’re not used to taking your dog to a vet in France or another EU country for its tapeworm treatment prior to entering the UK. We’ll try and demystify any concerns and provide as much practical information as possible. Dog and Cat…
We realise the stress of traveling to the UK with your pet and getting to the border with the correct documentation. This area provides as much information as possible to help you understand what documentation you need to bring your dog or cat to the UK from France. Dog and Cat Vaccination Requirements Regardless of…
Unfortunately, the Eurostar does not allow pet owners to bring their pet from the UK to France. The Eurotunnel does allow pets. The Eurotunnel is a train service where cars and trucks cross the English Channel. If you don’t have a car, that’s where Le Pet Express can help! No matter where you are in…