Destination rules
🇫🇷 France
France applies the EU pet-travel scheme. From most countries your dog or cat needs an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU animal health certificate; a rabies titer test is only required for animals arriving from certain non-listed countries.
Entry requirements
Microchip
Rabies vaccination
Rabies titer (blood) test
Health certificate
Import permit
Tapeworm treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does France require a microchip for pets?
Yes — a microchip is required to bring a dog or cat into France.
Does France require a rabies titer (blood) test?
It depends — a rabies titer test may be required for France depending on where your pet has travelled from. Confirm with the official source.
Is there a quarantine for pets entering France?
No — France does not quarantine pets that meet every entry requirement before arrival.
How far ahead should I start planning a pet move to France?
Give yourself at least 30 days before travel to complete every step in the correct order.
