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Can I take my dog to live in France?

Requirements to bring your pet to France. You're only allowed to bring a maximum of 5 pets with you to France. As a general rule, your pet must be at least 4 months old. To bring your pet to France from another EU country, you simply need to show your European pet passport.



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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.

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Flying a dog in the cabin usually costs between $125 and $200, while the cargo hold is typically over $1000. There are also licensed companies that offer international pet shipping companies — they usually charge between $1000 and $6000.

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Your pet will travel in the cabin if: They are below the maximum weight permitted by the airline. The average maximum weight is 8kg (including cage/carrier). Their carrier is generally no larger than 115 cm (L+W+H). Cage/carrier size and weight limits vary by airline.

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According to French law, as a tenant (locataire), you are allowed to own a pet. Therefore, if an agent or landlord informs you that dogs or cats or pets in general are prohibited in the apartment, it is not legally correct, even if it is stated in the contract.

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Switzerland. As a dog owner in Switzerland you can expect an easy life with great flexibility. The country has high regard for pet welfare and is generally welcoming to dogs in most public areas – transport, accommodation, parks, pubs and restaurants.

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What Paperwork Do I Need to Import my Pet to Europe?
  1. Implantation and certification of an ISO Microchip. ...
  2. Three-year rabies vaccination, which must be done AFTER the ISO Microchip. ...
  3. Ten days before departing for the EU, visit your veterinarian for an international health certificate and an EU veterinary certificate.


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In addition to the standard requirements (microchip, anti-rabies vaccination, anti-Echinococcus treatment where necessary, EU health certificate), your pet must have a rabies antibody test 30 days after their rabies vaccination and not less than 3 months before travelling to the EU.

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In addition to the standard requirements (microchip, anti-rabies vaccination, anti-Echinococcus treatment where necessary, EU health certificate), your pet must have a rabies antibody test 30 days after their rabies vaccination and not less than 3 months before travelling to the EU.

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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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The whole process of flying can be stressful for a dog, but those levels of stress can be greatly reduced with a few simple home comforts and reassurances. Ensuring your flight is a non-stop flight rather than one with changeovers can be a huge benefit to your dog, as can looking to travel at a suitable time.

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Can I buy my dog a seat on a plane? Most airlines do not allow passengers to buy their dogs a seat on a plane. However, depending on the dog's size and breed, as well as the specific airline's rules, you may be able to pay to have your dog fly with you in the cabin.

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Pet dogs and cats travelling to an international destination are placed in a pressurised and temperature-controlled area of the cargo hold of the aeroplane. Even though it is part of the cargo hold, your per will not travel stacked on top of the baggage.

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