What are the rules for traveling with dogs in France?

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. ...
  • Rabies Vaccination. ...
  • Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate. ...
  • Transport Options. ...
  • Car Safety. ...
  • Comfort for Everyone On Board.




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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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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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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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Pet passports are issued by your French vet, who is responsible for checking the animal's registration with I-CAD and vaccination record.

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Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
  1. 1 Talk to Your Veterinarian. ...
  2. 2 Pack Your Pup's Medical and Vaccine Records. ...
  3. 3 Update ID Tags and Microchip. ...
  4. 4 Carry Their Food, Treats and Medications With You. ...
  5. 5 Pack Their Favorite Things. ...
  6. 6Plan Their Potty and Exercise Breaks. ...
  7. 7Keep Them Hydrated. ...
  8. 8Consider Medication.


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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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Depending on the airline, your pet may be able to travel on your flight either in the cabin or in the cargo hold. Confirm this ahead of time with your airline. On airlines that allow pets to travel, only small dogs and cats that can fit in special carriers under the seat are allowed in the cabin.

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Depending on various factors, traveling with your dog on a domestic flight may cost anything between $150 to $1,000. You may need a slightly larger budget than this for an international flight. The cost of such a trip depends on your specific pet, where you're flying to, and the airline you're flying with.

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