What documents do I need for a dog?

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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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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This can be done by a French vet, and in order to do so, you will need to provide details of your dogs' vaccinations and proof that you are staying in France for more than three months (i.e. your temporary long-stay visas).

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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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A pet passport is a document that officially records information related to a specific animal, as part of that procedure. The effect is to drastically speed up and simplify travel with and transport of animals between member countries, compared to previous procedures if the regulations are followed.

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All dogs, cats and ferrets must have proof of a current rabies vaccination administered after a microchip was implanted to enter France. If your pet is entering France from a Listed Third Country, the primary rabies vaccination must be administered no sooner than 21 days before entering France.

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To import your dog, cat or ferret to any European Union country, it must be microchipped first. No vaccinations that are given before the microchip count. Even if your pet's current rabies vaccination has not expired, it still must be re-vaccinated for rabies at the same time or after the microchip is implanted.

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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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Entry/Re-entry of Dogs Dogs coming from a high-risk country will need a certificate proving they have been vaccinated for rabies. Dogs coming from a low-risk country or one that is free of rabies, however, do not need a rabies vaccine certificate.

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Pet passports can be issued within 24 hours Monday to Friday. However, after your pet has received their rabies vaccination, you must wait 21 days to travel. Most people allow ample time to get their pets a passport, but it can be obtained in around 3 weeks to a month if needed. How do I get a pet passport?

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