Poultry includes domestic fowl, ducks, geese, turkeys, and guinea fowl.
Importing Poultry from Great Britain or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands & Isle of Man)
- Poultry can be imported into Guernsey from Great Britain or the Crown Dependencies under the General Import Licence subject to the following conditions:
- they were born in, and have remained continuously since birth in the country or island from which they are to be exported; or
- they were imported into the country or island from which they are to be exported from Guernsey and are being re-exported to Guernsey; and
- the country, zone or island from which they are to be exported is not subject to restrictions in relation to Newcastle Disease or Avian Influenza.
- An animal import notification is submitted at least 24h hours prior to arrival in Guernsey.
Importing Hatching Eggs of Poultry from Great Britain or the Crown Dependencies
- Hatching eggs can be imported from Great Britain or the Crown Dependencies under the General Import Licence on condition that they were:
- produced in the country or island from which they are to be exported; and
- the country, zone or island from which they are to be exported is not subject to restrictions in relation to Newcastle Disease or Avian Influenza.
- An animal import notification is submitted at least 24h hours prior to arrival in Guernsey.
Other Imports of Poultry and Hatching Eggs
- In any other circumstances, a specific import licence will be required to import poultry or hatching eggs issued by the States Veterinary Officers.
- A licence may have conditions on health requirements which may include isolation before dispatch to Guernsey and tests. Follow this link for an application form.
Costs
- The cost of complying with any health requirements must be met by the importer.
