Traveling abroad with your pet

What are the rules when traveling with a dog?

The rules differ depending on whether you are traveling to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway or another EU country (general case).

What are the rules when traveling with a cat or ferret?

You can travel within the EU with your cat or ferret if it meets the following conditions:

• To be identified by microchip (or by tattoo if it was made before July 3, 2011 and remains legible)
• Disposing of sound european identification passport issued by a veterinarian
• To be vaccinated against rabies. Rabies vaccine is possible from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later It must be the subject of a annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be recognized as valid.

Check with the embassy or consulate of the destination country to find out ifother health measures prevention of diseases or infections other than rabies are imposed.

The maximum number of animals that can accompany you is 5.

When your pets travel to participate in competitions, exhibitions or sporting events, you can travel with more than 5 pets. In this case, ask your doctor beforehand DDPP: titleContent.

The Czech Republic admit the entry into its territory of kittens or young ferrets:

• Less than 12 weeks (3 months) of age who have not yet been vaccinated against rabies
• Or aged 12 to 16 weeks, vaccinated against rabies for less than 21 days (3 weeks).

This authorization may be granted if one of the following two conditions is met:

• You can justify by a signed declaration that your kitten or ferret has not been in contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies since birth and until its displacement
• Or your kitten or ferret is accompanied by its mother, on whom it still depends, and the mother's passport shows that she was vaccinated against rabies before giving birth.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline or railway with which you plan to travel.

To your return in France, you have no formality particular to accomplish.

What are the rules when traveling with another pet?

If you plan to travel with a pet other than a dog, cat or ferret, ask in advance about the regulations to be complied with to enter the country of destination to the embassy or consulate.

Learn more about the conditions of return to France with your DDPP: titleContent.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline or railway with which you plan to travel.

What are the rules when traveling with a dog?

You can travel to the UK with your dog if it meets the following conditions:

• To be identified by microchip (or by tattoo if it was made before July 3, 2011 and remains legible)
• Have a european identification passport issued by a veterinarian
• To be vaccinated against rabies. Rabies vaccine is possible from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later It must be the subject of a annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be recognized as valid.
• To be dewormed against echinococcal worms (intestinal parasite). The treatment must be carried out not earlier than 120 hours and not later than 24 hours before the expected date of entry into the territory of the country concerned. The treatment must be certified by the veterinarian administering it.

Entry into British territory must be done exclusively by authorized points of entry. Check with the airline you plan to use in advance to find out if it has been approved for transporting domestic carnivores to Britain.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline.

Check with the embassy or consulate to find out if there are anyother health measures prevention of diseases or infections other than rabies and echinococcal worms are imposed.

The maximum number of animals that can accompany you is 5.

When your pets travel to participate in competitions, exhibitions or sporting events, you can travel with more than 5 pets. In this case, ask your doctor beforehand DDPP: titleContent.

To your return in France, you have no formality particular to accomplish.

What are the rules when traveling with a cat or ferret?

You can travel to the UK with your cat or ferret if it meets all of the following conditions:

• To be identified by electronic chip
• Have one european identification passport issued by a veterinarian
• To be vaccinated against rabies. Rabies vaccine is possible from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later It must be the subject of a annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be recognized as valid.

Entry into British territory must be done exclusively by authorized points of entry. Check with the airline you plan to use in advance to find out if it has been approved for transporting domestic carnivores to Britain.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline.

Check with the embassy or consulate to find out if there are anyother health measures prevention of diseases or infections other than rabies are imposed.

The maximum number of animals that can accompany you is 5.

When your pets travel to participate in competitions, exhibitions or sporting events, you can travel with more than 5 pets. In this case, ask your doctor beforehand DDPP: titleContent.

To your return in France, you have no formality particular to accomplish.

What are the rules when traveling with another pet?

If you plan to travel with a pet other than a dog, cat or ferret, ask in advance about the regulations to be complied with to enter the british territory to the embassy or consulate.

Learn more about the conditions of return to France with your DDPP: titleContent.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline with which you plan to travel.

What are the rules when traveling with a dog, cat or ferret?

You can travel with your dog, cat or ferret if it meets all of the following conditions:

• To be identified by microchip (or by tattoo if it was made before July 3, 2011 and if it remains legible)
• Have a european identification passport issued by a veterinarian
• To be vaccinated against rabies. Rabies vaccine is possible from 12 weeks (3 months) and takes effect at least 21 days (3 weeks) later It must be the subject of a annual reminder. Vaccination must be carried out after identification to be recognized as valid.

Check with the embassy or consulate of the destination country to find out ifother health measures prevention of diseases or infections other than rabies are imposed.

Learn more about the conditions of return to France with your DDPP: titleContent.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline or railway with which you plan to travel.

What are the rules when traveling with another pet?

If you plan to travel with a pet other than a dog, cat or ferret, ask in advance about the regulations to be complied with to enter the country of destination to the embassy or consulate.

Learn more about the conditions of return to France with your DDPP: titleContent.

Also inquire in advance about the conditions of transport of animals by the airline or railway with which you plan to travel.