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Traveling abroad with your pet
Verified 12 July 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Are you planning to travel with your pet? You must complete certain formalities depending on whether you are traveling in a country of the European Union (EU) or in another country.
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EU
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Dog
The rules differ from country to country.
General case
You can travel with your dog within the European Union it fulfills the following conditions:
- Your dog is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before 3 July 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your dog is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of dogs that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Some States may allow dogs less than 12 weeks (3 months) of age who have not yet been vaccinated against rabies to enter their territory.
Some States may allow the entry into their territory of dogs aged between 12 and 16 weeks, vaccinated against rabies for less than 21 days (3 weeks).
This authorization may be granted only if one of these two conditions is met:
- You can justify by a signed declaration that the animals have not been in contact with wild animals of rabies-susceptible species from birth until their movement
- Or the animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom they still depend, and the mother's passport shows that she was vaccinated against rabies before they were born.
If you find yourself in this situation, inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination to find out if this entry is possible.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Warning
if you have a potentially dangerous dog, inform yourself in advance about the possibility of having it travel with you and to bring it into the territory of the destination country.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Finland, Ireland, Malta
You can travel with your dog to Finland, Ireland or Malta if it meets the following conditions:
- Your dog is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before 3 July 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your dog is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
Your dog should also be dewormed against echinococcus worms (intestinal parasite).
The processing must be carried out at the earliest 120 hours and at the latest 24 hours before the scheduled date of entry into the territory of the State concerned.
Inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination or at your nearest DDPP: titleContent to find out if other measures are imposed in your country of destination.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of dogs that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Some States may allow dogs less than 12 weeks (3 months) of age who have not yet been vaccinated against rabies to enter their territory.
Some States may allow the entry into their territory of dogs aged between 12 and 16 weeks, vaccinated against rabies for less than 21 days (3 weeks).
This authorization may be granted only if one of these two conditions is met:
- You can justify by a signed declaration that the animals have not been in contact with wild animals of rabies-susceptible species from birth until their movement
- Or the animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom they still depend, and the mother's passport shows that she was vaccinated against rabies before they were born.
If you find yourself in this situation, inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination to find out if this entry is possible.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Warning
if you have a potentially dangerous dog, inform yourself in advance about the possibility of having it travel with you and to bring it into the territory of the destination country.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Cat, ferret
You can travel with your cat or ferret within the European Union it fulfills the following conditions:
- Your cat or ferret is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before 3 July 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your cat or ferret is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
Inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination or at your nearest DDPP: titleContent to find out if other measures are imposed in your country of destination.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of cats or ferrets that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Some States may allow entry into their territory of cats or ferrets under 12 weeks (3 months) of age which have not yet been vaccinated against rabies.
Some States may allow entry into their territory of cats or ferrets aged between 12 and 16 weeks which have been vaccinated against rabies for less than 21 days (3 weeks).
This authorization may be granted only if one of these two conditions is met:
- You can justify by a signed declaration that the animals have not been in contact with wild animals of rabies-susceptible species from birth until their movement
- Or the animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom they still depend, and the mother's passport shows that she was vaccinated against rabies before they were born.
If you find yourself in this situation, inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination to find out if this entry is possible.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Other pet
If you are planning to travel with another pet, inquire in advance about the regulations to enter the country of destination at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination.
You should also inquire about the return conditions in France with your DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican City State
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Dog, cat, ferret
You can travel with your dog, cat or ferret if it meets the following conditions:
- Your pet is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before July 3, 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your pet is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of animals that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Some States may allow entry into their territory of dogs, cats or ferrets under 12 weeks (3 months) of age which have not yet been vaccinated against rabies.
Some States may allow entry into their territory of dogs, cats or ferrets aged between 12 and 16 weeks which have been vaccinated against rabies for less than 21 days (3 weeks).
This authorization may be granted only if one of these two conditions is met:
- You can justify by a signed declaration that the animals have not been in contact with wild animals of rabies-susceptible species from birth until their movement
- Or the animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom they still depend, and the mother's passport shows that she was vaccinated against rabies before they were born.
If you find yourself in this situation, inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination to find out if this entry is possible.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Warning
if you have a potentially dangerous dog, inform yourself in advance about the possibility of having it travel with you and to bring it into the territory of the destination country.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Other pet
If you are planning to travel with another pet, inquire in advance about the regulations to enter the country of destination at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination.
You should also inquire about the return conditions in France with your DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Great Britain
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Dog
You can travel with your dog to Great Britain if it meets the following conditions:
- Your dog is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before 3 July 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your dog is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
Your dog should also be dewormed against echinococcus worms (intestinal parasite).
The processing must be carried out at the earliest 120 hours and at the latest 24 hours before the scheduled date of entry into the territory of the State concerned.
Inquire at the British Embassy or Consulate or at your local DDPP: titleContent to see if other measures are being imposed.
Who shall I contact
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of dogs that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Warning
if you have a potentially dangerous dog, inform yourself in advance about the possibility of having it travel with you and to bring it into the territory of the destination country.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Cat, ferret
You can travel with your cat or ferret to Great Britain if it meets the following conditions:
- Your cat or ferret is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before 3 July 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your cat or ferret is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
Inquire at the British Embassy or Consulate or at your local DDPP: titleContent to see if other measures are being imposed.
Who shall I contact
Who shall I contact
The maximum number of cats or ferrets that can accompany you is 5.
However, this number may be greater than 5 if the following 3 conditions are met:
- Animals shall be transported for the purpose of participating in a contest, exhibition, sporting event or training for one of these events
- You have written proof that the animals are registered either to participate in the event or with an association that organizes such events
- The animals are more than 6 months old.
If you have to travel with more than 5 animals, ask your DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
On your return to France, you do not have any special formalities to complete.
Other pet
If you are planning to travel with another pet, inquire in advance about the regulations to enter Britain at the embassy or consulate.
Also ask about return conditions in France at your local DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Other country
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Cat, dog, ferret
You can travel with your dog, cat or ferret if it meets the following conditions:
- Your pet is identified by electronic chip (identification by tattoo remains allowed if the tattoo was made before July 3, 2011 and remains legible)
- You have his European identification passport issued by a veterinarian
- Your pet is vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccine is available only from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later. It must be subject to an annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be considered valid.
Who shall I contact
Inquire at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the country of destination or at your nearest DDPP: titleContent to find out whether other treatments, vaccines or formalities are required. Also ask about return conditions in France at your local DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
Other pet
If you plan to travel with another pet, inquire in advance about the regulations to enter the destination country and return to France at the embassy or consulate or on the website of the destination country and your DDPP: titleContent.
Who shall I contact
Entering the DDPP Online
Enter online the Departmental Direction of Protection of Populations
Contact the DPD by phone, email or on-site
Who shall I contact
Also ask in advance about the conditions of transport of animals practiced by the airline or railway company with which you plan to travel.
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