How do I get my dog to Paris?

Pets can enter France in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo. If your pet transits another EU Member State on the way to France, additional requirements will apply. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry to France.



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Requirements to bring your pet to France
  1. Get your pet microchipped. ...
  2. Get rabies vaccination: Vaccination against rabies is mandatory to enter France and must be done after your pet is microchipped. ...
  3. Get a rabies titer blood test if coming from a country with high rabies cases.


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French trains are dog-friendly (up to two dogs per passenger) as long as your dog is in a bag. If your dog is more than 13 lbs then no bag is necessary — you can walk them on a leash and muzzle.

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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.

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Parisians love spending time with their pets, and it is evident in how pet-friendly the city is. Dogs in Paris are allowed on all public transport including the metro, the subway, the commuter trains and buses. Service dogs can travel for free on all forms of transport, and large dogs need a ticket to travel.

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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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Taking Your Dog on Eurotunnel Travelling 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!

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Six Point Checklist for Taking a Dog from the UK to France and Back Again
  1. Book your dog in for a rabies vaccination at your vet practice.
  2. Research travel options and book your crossing to France.
  3. Obtain an Animal Health Certificate within 10 days of your departure date.
  4. Travel to France with your dog.


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The majority of the parisian museums such as Louvre museum or Eiffel Tower are not pet friendly. If you want to enjoy the visit to museums in Paris, you can easily call a dog sitter like Pawshake for example.

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Pets in carriers are allowed in interior passenger areas aboard Washington State Ferries. Uncaged pets are not allowed to remain in interior passenger areas for the duration of a voyage. In some cases, described below, leashed pets may transit through interior areas in order to access exterior passenger areas.

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