Private, passenger-accompanied journeys between Europe and the UK, planned around the people, pets, luggage and route travelling together.
Who is EuroPaw Travel?
A cross-border road journey is easier when the route, handover and practical details are clear before travel.
EuroPaw Travel arranges private journeys between Europe and the United Kingdom so owners can travel with their dog or cat in the same vehicle from collection through the crossing to the agreed destination.
Before departure, we discuss the collection point, UK destination, passengers, pet needs, luggage and suitable breaks. That gives everyone a shared plan and a direct point of contact throughout the journey.
EuroPaw is the service operator behind EuroPaw Travel. We can explain the practical travel sequence; owners confirm veterinary and border requirements with their vet and current official guidance.
Evidence, plainly stated
Two different credentials matter here. One belongs to the company; the other belongs to the driver and the journey they undertake.
Company authorisation
EuroPaw operates with a current UK Type 2 animal transporter authorisation issued by APHA within the DEFRA system. Type 2 is the long-journey category for journeys over 8 hours.
Driver licensing
All our drivers hold current driver licences issued by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Canterbury City Council, Ashford Borough Council or Dover District Council. They also have up-to-date DBS checks.
Vehicle safety
All our vehicles receive compliance and safety inspections every six months. For Ashford-licensed vehicles, a DVSA-authorised MOT testing station conducts the inspection and Ashford Borough Council issues a Certificate of Compliance after a satisfactory result. The certificate is valid for six months when accompanied by a current licence. The Council holds a Regulation 6(4) Certificate of Exemption: eligible vehicles with a current licence and Certificate of Compliance do not need a separate MOT certificate.
Practical experience
Our drivers have experience in pet transport and understand that a cross-border road journey needs clear planning, calm communication and sensible pacing.
APHA is the Animal and Plant Health Agency, an executive agency of DEFRA. Type 2 is the long-journey category for journeys over 8 hours. The UK and EU licence identifiers below are owner-provided references; no journey-specific approval is implied.
Owner-provided identifier
UK Licence
UK/REIGA/T2/00126485
Owner-provided identifier
EU Licence
IE/TYPE2/3429
These are shown as owner-provided UK and EU licence identifiers only. They are not presented as expiry dates, a journey-specific approval or a statement about any additional authority.
The people behind the route
Our drivers have experience in pet transport. That means the conversation is practical from the start: how your dog or cat travels, what space is suitable, how luggage fits and where a sensible pause belongs.
A private vehicle, planned properly
A passenger-accompanied journey has more to consider than a departure and an arrival. We discuss suitable space, luggage and the practical rhythm of the road before the booking is confirmed.
What happens on the day
Pet Reception is part of the journey, not a mystery at the edge of it. Here is the practical sequence we can talk through with you.
We discuss the collection point, UK destination, date, passengers, pet details, luggage and the space that will suit the journey. You remain responsible for confirming current veterinary and border requirements.
The agreed route is planned around the booking, with appropriate rest and water stops where the journey calls for them.
At Pet Reception in Calais, the owner and driver follow the current check-in process before the crossing. EuroPaw Travel can explain the practical sequence, but does not validate veterinary or border documents.
Once the crossing is complete, the journey continues towards your agreed UK delivery address. The route and timing are discussed from the details you provide.
Coverage
Current listed locations include Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Calais, Lille, Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Brussels Airport.
Delivery across the United Kingdom can be discussed by exact address and date.
Share the exact collection point and destination with your preferred date so the route, space and luggage can be discussed accurately.
Why this service is different
This is passenger-accompanied transport: owners, pets and luggage travel together rather than arranging a separate unaccompanied pet movement.
Your collection, crossing, UK delivery, passenger details and luggage are considered as one route from the start.
Suitable space and appropriate rest or water stops are part of the conversation, not an afterthought added on the day.
You can speak with EuroPaw Travel before the journey and ask the questions that matter for your particular dog or cat.
A useful conversation
Tell us the route, the date, who is travelling, what your pet needs and how much luggage you expect to bring. We will discuss availability and the shape of the journey. For documents, owners should confirm the current position with their vet and official sources.
Trust questions
EuroPaw operates with a current UK Type 2 animal transporter authorisation issued by APHA within the DEFRA system. Type 2 is the long-journey category for animal journeys over 8 hours.
No. They are separate responsibilities. All our drivers hold current driver licences issued by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Canterbury City Council, Ashford Borough Council or Dover District Council, and have up-to-date DBS checks.
All our vehicles receive a compliance and safety inspection every six months. For Ashford-licensed vehicles, a DVSA-authorised MOT testing station carries out the inspection and Ashford Borough Council issues a Certificate of Compliance after a satisfactory result. The certificate is valid for six months when accompanied by a current licence. Ashford Borough Council holds a Regulation 6(4) Certificate of Exemption under the Motor Vehicle (Tests) Regulations; eligible vehicles with a current licence and Council Certificate of Compliance do not need a separate MOT certificate.
No. Owners remain responsible for obtaining and confirming the correct veterinary and border documents. We can provide general journey guidance, but documents should be confirmed with your vet and current official guidance.
Send the collection point, UK destination, preferred date, passenger details, pet information and an approximate idea of your luggage. Those details help us discuss the route and suitable space.
Start with the route
Share the details and we will help you understand what can be planned for your pet-accompanied trip.
