Export horses to the Philippines: certificate 8513

Apply online to export horses to the Philippines.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 October 2019
• Last updated: 22 July 2024 — See all updates

• Destination country: Philippines
• Commodity type: Equine
• Certificate status: Active

You cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter. This applies to journeys from or through Great Britain to anywhere outside the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. You can still export live cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for other purposes. For example, for breeding and competitions.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

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

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Download a specimen certificate Export horses to The Philipines: EHC 8513, version 2.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

• a Government Gateway account
• a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

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’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

1. Download and fill in Export horses to The Philipines: EHC 8513, version 2.

2. Upload your application.

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.

Published 2 October 2019
Last updated 22 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 19 July 2024

   From 22nd July 2024, you cannot export cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses for fattening and slaughter.

2. 2 September 2022

   Added a link to EHC Online – a digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

3. 15 October 2020

   A new version of certificate 8513 has been released.

4. 2 October 2019

   First published.