Traveling abroad with your pet

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.