Export Consignments transiting Türkiye

As of 01 April 2026, Türkiye requires certificate 8943 for products subject to veterinary controls transiting Türkiye for export to a third country. 

If the consignment will transit Türkiye, exporters are encouraged to determine if their product is subject to veterinary controls for this purpose and, if necessary, apply for certificate 8943 in addition to the certificate for  the final destination country.

When applying for certificate 8943, the exporter will be expected to provide the reference number of the completed EHC for the final destination country (e.g. 26/3/XXXXXX). 

This will require that the final destination EHC application is made before any application for certificate 8943, and exporters should build this into their timeline for such exports.

Exporters are reminded that:

• It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that an EHC has been issued by DAERA, Local Authority Certifier or nominated aPVP before your consignment is dispatched from NI.
• It is also the exporter’s responsibility to be in possession of a completed certificate and check it is correct immediately after issue, and in all cases before the consignment leaves NI
• Submission of an application is no guarantee that an export health certificate, whether for an original or a replacement certificate, will be issued.
• DAERA takes no responsibility for consignments exported without certification in place prior to departure.
• Official certification will not be issued retrospectively once your consignment has left NI.

For further advice please contact your local DAERA Direct Office.