Export of ovine embryos to Paraguay: certificate 8620
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-21)

Apply online to export ovine embryos to Paraguay.

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 (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63b843c8d3bf7f2636e63289/8620NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export ovine embryos to Paraguay: 8620EHC, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6311fd2cd3bf7f4caf5b0825/8620EHC_V1_Specimen.pdf).

You will need to complete and submit the following documents with your application:
- Scrapie support document for certificate 8620 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692059e4a0e0fb4c2936ab71/SPT_8573_8620_V5.pdf)
- Support document: SUP 8573, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e0fd6bd3bf7f173778e03b/8573SUP_V2.pdf)
- Schedule of information for scrapie disease clearance (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a36095b74b3d9dfe36ca8c/Scrapie_Disease_Clearance_Information_Schedule.xlsx)
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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8620EHC)

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 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

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.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63b843c8d3bf7f2636e63289/8620NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export ovine embryos to Paraguay: 8620EHC, version 1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6311fd2cd3bf7f4caf5b0825/8620EHC_V1_Specimen.pdf), Support document: SUP 8573, version 2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e0fd6bd3bf7f173778e03b/8573SUP_V2.pdf) and Scrapie support document for certificate 8620 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/692059e4a0e0fb4c2936ab71/SPT_8573_8620_V5.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

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 xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).