First, you'll need to get an AHC for your dog's first trip to France.Once there you can take your dog to a local vet and arrange for an EU pet passport to be issued. You can then use this to take your pooch to France for future trips.
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Travel Requirements
Microchip. Your dog will need to be microchipped on or before the date of their rabies vaccination and the number on their microchip must match the number on their documentation. ...
You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.
NOTICE: If you are planning to travel to France from the United Kingdom, a titer test will not be required; however, UK Pet Passports are no longer accepted. A different health certificate will be required. See step 6. There will be no quarantine for your pet as long as the following regulations are met.
Your animal must be identified by an electronic transponder.You must get your pet microchipped before, or at the same time as, their rabies vaccination. The anti-rabies vaccination must be valid at the time of travel in compliance with the provisions of Annex III of Regulation (EU) 576/2013.
You will need to book in for an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) appointment with an Official Veterinarian (a vet that has done the extra course required to issue pet travel documents). This appointment needs to be within 10 days of your travel date, and at least 21 days after your dog's rabies vaccination date.
To Obtain an EU Pet Passport, Your Pet Must Be:The passport is activated for travel 21 days after the rabies vaccine has been administered and remains active as long as the vaccines are kept up to date. Pet passports cost €15 and is issued by your French vet.
Taking Your Dog on EurotunnelTravelling with your pet on Eurotunnel is easier than ever. We even have a pet playground where they can stretch their legs and go to the loo before the 35-minute journey to Calais. Your pet will need their passport to travel with us, just like you!
Getting a pet passportPet passports show the details of the different health treatments your pet has had. You can get a pet passport from a vet authorised to issue them in any 'part 1' listed country.
U.S. Airline Pet PoliciesTypically, airlines require pet health certificates that are no older than 10 days, even if the receiving country accepts an older one. Some countries, however, require a health certificate to be even less than 10 days. Check directly with the airline.
Can I take my dog to France by ferry? Yes, you can easily take your dog on board our ferries. Only assistance dogs are allowed in public areas, all other pets must stay in your car, an onboard kennel or a pet-friendly cabin, and the pet exercise area.
Public TransportationIn Paris, leashed dogs and small pets are allowed on the Metro/RER and buses, but must ride in a carrier if small, and muzzled if large.
Generally, airlines charge a pet fee of $100 to $200 each way, but prices will vary depending on where you're traveling and your airline. Check the airline's pet policy before purchasing a ticket to make sure your pet meets the airline's breed and size requirements.
What is an EU Pet Passport? An EU Pet Passport is a document issued by an official veterinarian in a European Union (EU) Member State (country within the EU) or other designated country that contains official health information related to a specific pet. An EU Pet Passport cannot be obtained in the U.S.