Return horses to the USA, after temporary import from the USA: certificate 1175

Use these forms and guidance documents to return horses to the USA after a temporary import from the USA.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
30 November 2018
Last updated
3 July 2024 鈥� See all updates
Destination country:
USA
Commodity type:
Equine
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you鈥檙e in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you鈥檙e in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the and

Download a specimen certificate and .

This certificate must be countersigned by an APHA Veterinarian. Apply for this countersignature by downloading an ET145 document from

2. Apply online

You鈥檒l need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don鈥檛 already have them you鈥檒l need to register for these accounts, and so will .

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you鈥檙e in Northern Ireland you鈥檒l need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the and

  2. Download and fill in and

  3. .

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 3 July 2024 show all updates

  1. Updated NFG

  2. Piroplasmosis Addendum removed

  3. Screwworm and FMD SUP and Screwworm and FMD SUP NFG added

  4. Piroplasmosis Health Certificate Addendum document has been added to the certificate.

  5. EHC now available via EHC Online

  6. A new version of the EHC had been released.

  7. Guidance notes updated and application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature ET145 document added to page

  8. First published.

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