The UK will continue to comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Importing through Eurotunnel
To import CITES specimens into the UK through Eurotunnel, you must drive to the Waterbrook truck stop in Ashford immediately after you arrive. You must present your CITES documents there for endorsement by Border Force.
Ashford International Truck Stop Address:
Ashford International Truck Stop
Waterbrook Ave
Ashford
TN24 0GB
You can get to the truck stop via the A2070.
The Border Force office has a 24 hour service, Monday to Sunday.
Exporting through Eurotunnel
To export CITES specimens from the UK through Eurotunnel you can present your CITES documents to Border Force at Ebbsfleet or at another suitable designated point of entry and exit sea port before you travel through Eurotunnel.
Ebbsfleet Carpark D address:
Ebbsfleet Carpark D
Gravesend
DA10 1AE
You can get to Ebbsfleet Carpark D by exiting the A2260.
The Border Force office has a 24 hour service, Monday to Sunday.
Contact Border Force
You can email Border Force at Dover.LEIT@HMRC.gsi.gov.uk.
The UK will continue to comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
If you’re moving CITES specimens through Dover Port you’ll need to present your CITES documentation to Border Force for endorsement at Dover Western Docks.
Dover Western Docks address:
Freight Clearance Centre
Lord Warden Square
Western Docks
Dover
CT17 9EQ
Signs at the port will direct you to the Freight Clearance Centre.
The Border Force office has a 24 hour service, Monday to Sunday.
Contact Border Force
You can contact Border Force:
- by telephone: +44 (0)3000 515829
- by email: Dover.LEIT@HMRC.gsi.gov.uk
The UK will continue to comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Belfast Seaport address
The Belfast Seaport address is:
Unit 2, Block C
6-10 Duncrue Cresent
Belfast Docks
Belfast
BT3 9BW
You can get to Belfast Seaport by exiting the M3 at Fortwilliam Roundabout, Belfast Harbor, Duncrue Crescent. Grid reference: GB000142.
Office opening hours
The office opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm. You must enter the Border Force Belfast processing area no later than 3:30pm.
You’ll need to make an appointment – if you call during office hours you’ll usually be seen within the hour.
- Telephone: +44 (0)289 6931 537
- Email: bfportteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Transporting live animals
If you’re transporting live animals you must tell Border Force Belfast at least 24 hours before you’re due to arrive.