Import a Horse Into Ireland in 2026

IMPORT A HORSE INTO IRELAND

2026
When an Owner or Operator imports a horse into Ireland or becomes the Owner or Operator of a horse born in Ireland with an identification document (passport) issued by a Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) in another country, they must lodge the passport with an appropriate Irish PIO within 30 days for entry into the DAFM Central Equine Database. For a foreign-bred or foreign-registered warmblood horse, WSI is the appropriate PIO.

Complete this form and send the passport to the Warmblood Studbook of Ireland for processing. WSI is required under Irish law to submit the information provided on this form to the DAFM Central Equine Database and to store the data in WSI's secure database.
- Your Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Your Email*
  example@example.com
- Your Mobile Number*
- Your Nationality
- Your Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  Town/CityCounty/State/Province
  
  Eircode/Post Code/Zip CodeCountry
- I'm the owner of the horse.I'm the Keeper in Ireland or Northern Ireland, and I hold a valid Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN) in my name.I'm the Operator, so I have responsibility for the horse and all decision-making related to it.Other
- Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN).*
- YesNo

The Keeper has the Premises on which the equine is kept, and has a valid EPRN or EEN.
Name of Keeper*

First NameLast Name
Mobile Number of Keeper
Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN).*

An Operator is a person who has responsibility for the equine and all decision-making related to it.
Name of Operator*

First NameLast Name
Mobile Number of Operator*

Enter with the horses details*

What do you get for your fee?

You will receive the following services for your fee:
- We will WhatsApp you and let you know when the passport arrives.
- The passport will be inspected to ensure it's a valid document.
- Your horse's details (UELN, microchip number, etc) will be entered in to the DAFM Central Database and WSI's secure database.
- Your horse's human food chain status as recorded in the passport and databases will be verified and reconciled, if needed.
- The details of the owner and keeper will be entered into the two databases.
- The passport will be stamped showing that it has been lodged with WSI.
- An ownership label will be inserted, signed, and stamped in the passport.
- Your horse's passport will be promptly returned to the Operator by Express Post.
- We will send you by WhatsApp a photo of your parcel and the tracking number.
- All prices (except memberships) are inclusive of VAT at 23%.
€86.10 - Posted in 5 business days guaranteed€123 - Posted next business day guaranteed€246 - While-You-Wait 1-hour Service guaranteed (by appointment only)
€18.45 - Express PostNo Post - Only For While-You-Wait 1-Hour Service or Pick-Up at WSI Office

How to make a payment:

When we receive your passport we will send you an online invoice with a payment link. Please click on the link we send you, or use our bank details to make a transfer:

Account: Studbook Development Ireland

IBAN: ie69revo99036098879742

BIC: revoie23

IMPORT A HORSE INTO IRELAND