Supporting people with hidden disabilities across Europe since 2018

European ESA membership and support

Support for the bond that supports you.

Register your Emotional Support Animal, maintain your annual membership and access clear documentation and ongoing member support across Europe.

  • ✓ 12-month registration
  • ✓ Online verification
  • ✓ Ongoing member support
ESA Registry EU supporting Emotional Support Animal owners across Europe
Established 2018 Supporting ESA owners across Europe

Understanding emotional support

A trusted registry built around people and their animals.

An Emotional Support Animal can form part of a person’s ongoing health or mental-health support. Unlike an assistance animal trained to perform specific tasks, an ESA provides comfort and stability through companionship and presence.

ESA Registry EU provides annual membership, documentation, registration verification and support. Registration does not replace medical advice or automatically create access rights; requirements can vary by country, accommodation provider, airline and transport operator.

Learn about ESA Registry EU

Registration options

Choose the membership that suits you.

Every option includes a 12-month ESA Registry EU membership, digital documentation and online verification.

Standard

Essential printed card

€39.99

  • Physical and digital ESA ID card
  • Digital certificate
  • Digital certification letter
  • Standard card design
Choose Standard Postage is calculated separately.

Digital

Everything in the app

€34.99

  • Digital ESA ID card
  • Digital certificate
  • Digital certification letter
  • No delivery charge
Choose Digital Optional physical card available.

Simple and secure

Registration in three clear steps.

Complete the online application, select your membership and keep your details available through the ESA Registry App.

Begin registration
  1. 1
    Tell us about you and your ESA

    Enter the owner or handler details, the animal’s information and a clear photograph.

  2. 2
    Choose your membership

    Select Premium, Standard or Digital and add delivery or optional extras where needed.

  3. 3
    Review and pay securely

    Confirm the details and complete payment by debit card, credit card or PayPal.

Practical guidance

Know what to check before you travel or apply.

Accommodation

Discuss your needs with the accommodation provider and check the rules that apply in the relevant country.

Get accommodation support

Travel

Airlines and transport operators set their own animal, carrier, breed, weight and documentation requirements.

Read travel guidance

Medical evidence

A qualified healthcare professional should confirm that the animal supports a health or mental-health need.

Request a letter template
ESA Registry EU certified seal

Your membership in one place

Access your documents through the ESA Registry App.

Members can access digital registration documents and keep important membership information available from their phone, tablet or computer.

Here when you need us

Already a member or have a question?

Contact ESA Registry EU for help with registration, renewals, replacement documents, verification and existing memberships.

Contact member support