Do I need a dog passport for France?

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
  1. 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. ...
  2. Rabies Vaccination. ...
  3. Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate. ...
  4. Transport Options. ...
  5. Car Safety. ...
  6. Comfort for Everyone On Board.


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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.

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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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To Obtain an EU Pet Passport, Your Pet Must Be: Pet passports cost €15 and is issued by your French vet. Note that while an EU Pet Passport is required for your pet to travel within the EU and to the UK, it is not obligatory if you don't intend to travel with your pet.

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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.

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U.S. Airline Pet Policies Typically, 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.

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Here are eight documents that every pet parent should keep safe and on the ready.
  • Rabies Certificate or Waiver. ...
  • Latest Vaccine Records. ...
  • Proof of Ownership. ...
  • Trust. ...
  • License. ...
  • Emergency Numbers. ...
  • Photographs. ...
  • Emergency Evacuation and Accommodations Plan.


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On the day of travel, take your dog for a long walk or run so he or she can expend as much energy as possible. Remember to feed your pet dog or cat no more than six hours before the flight. Flying on a full stomach is not recommended; feed your pet a little less than usual on the day of the flight.

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This passport is available from any authorised veterinarian and must contain details of a valid anti-rabies vaccination. “The adoption of harmonised rules on travelling with pets has made it easier for EU citizens and their dogs, cats or ferrets to enjoy the freedom of movement within the Union.

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