{"id":4971,"date":"2025-07-22T23:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/?p=4971"},"modified":"2025-07-22T23:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:08:25","slug":"air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Air_Travel_Regulations_for_Pet_Transport_to_France_Updated_Guide\" >Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France (Updated Guide)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#1_What_Types_of_Pets_Are_Allowed_into_France_by_Air\" >1. What Types of Pets Are Allowed into France by Air?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#2_Minimum_Age_and_Vaccination_Requirements\" >2. Minimum Age and Vaccination Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#a_Minimum_Age_for_Travel\" >a. Minimum Age for Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#b_Rabies_Vaccination\" >b. Rabies Vaccination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#c_Recommended_but_not_mandatory_Vaccines\" >c. Recommended (but not mandatory) Vaccines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#3_Microchip_Identification\" >3. Microchip Identification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Microchip_Requirements\" >Microchip Requirements:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#4_Required_Documentation\" >4. Required Documentation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#a_For_Pets_Coming_from_Non-EU_Countries_eg_Vietnam_the_US_Canada\" >a. For Pets Coming from Non-EU Countries (e.g., Vietnam, the US, Canada):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#b_For_Pets_Coming_from_an_EU_Country\" >b. For Pets Coming from an EU Country:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#5_Airline_Pet_Travel_Options\" >5. Airline Pet Travel Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#a_In-Cabin_Travel\" >a. In-Cabin Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#b_Checked_Baggage_in_Cargo_Hold\" >b. Checked Baggage (in Cargo Hold)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#c_Manifest_Cargo_Air_Freight\" >c. Manifest Cargo (Air Freight)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#6_Banned_or_Restricted_Dog_Breeds\" >6. Banned or Restricted Dog Breeds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Category_1_%E2%80%93_Banned_from_Entry\" >Category 1 \u2013 Banned from Entry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Category_2_%E2%80%93_Restricted_Entry\" >Category 2 \u2013 Restricted Entry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#7_Step-by-Step_Preparation_Timeline\" >7. Step-by-Step Preparation Timeline<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#2%E2%80%933_Months_Before_Travel\" >2\u20133 Months Before Travel:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#3%E2%80%934_Weeks_Before_Travel\" >3\u20134 Weeks Before Travel:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#5%E2%80%9310_Days_Before_Travel\" >5\u201310 Days Before Travel:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#At_the_Airport\" >At the Airport:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#8_Airlines_That_Fly_Pets_to_France\" >8. Airlines That Fly Pets to France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#9_Estimated_Cost_of_Flying_Pets_to_France\" >9. Estimated Cost of Flying Pets to France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#10_Customs_and_Entry_Procedures_at_French_Airports\" >10. Customs and Entry Procedures at French Airports<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Potential_issues_to_avoid\" >Potential issues to avoid:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/air-travel-regulations-for-pet-transport-to-france\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"352\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Air_Travel_Regulations_for_Pet_Transport_to_France_Updated_Guide\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"352\">Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France (Updated Guide)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"373\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"373\">Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"798\">France is a popular destination for travelers, expats, and international students alike \u2014 many of whom wish to bring their beloved pets with them. While <strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"564\">France is generally pet-friendly<\/strong>, there are specific <strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"655\">regulations you must follow when flying with a dog, cat, or ferret<\/strong> into the country. These rules are designed to protect public health, ensure animal welfare, and prevent the spread of diseases such as rabies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1061\">In this guide, we will cover <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"903\">everything you need to know about pet air travel regulations to France<\/strong>, including required documents, vaccination rules, airline guidelines, restricted breeds, and practical tips to help make your journey smooth and stress-free.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1128\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Types_of_Pets_Are_Allowed_into_France_by_Air\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1128\">1. What Types of Pets Are Allowed into France by Air?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4930\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4930\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cho_bi_say_xe_f2c750359b9b4706b38bb1715cbd02e7_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cho_bi_say_xe_f2c750359b9b4706b38bb1715cbd02e7_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cho_bi_say_xe_f2c750359b9b4706b38bb1715cbd02e7_1024x1024-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cho_bi_say_xe_f2c750359b9b4706b38bb1715cbd02e7_1024x1024-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1217\">Under French and EU regulations, the following pets can be imported into France by air:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<li data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1229\"><strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1229\">Dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1240\">\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\"><strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\">Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\"><strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\">Ferrets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1402\">Other small animals (e.g., rabbits, rodents, birds) may have different requirements or restrictions and are subject to separate import conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1532\">Each traveler may bring <strong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1447\">up to five pets<\/strong>, unless an exemption applies (such as participation in competitions or exhibitions).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1589\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Minimum_Age_and_Vaccination_Requirements\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1589\">2. Minimum Age and Vaccination Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1624\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Minimum_Age_for_Travel\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1624\">a. Minimum Age for Travel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1714\">Pets must be at least <strong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1663\">12 weeks old<\/strong> to be eligible for international travel to France.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1745\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Rabies_Vaccination\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1745\">b. Rabies Vaccination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<li data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1795\">\n<p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1795\">All pets must be <strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1794\">vaccinated against rabies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1914\">The rabies vaccine must be administered <strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1872\">at least 21 days before travel<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1913\">after the microchip is implanted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2009\">The vaccine must be valid at the time of entry and recorded in the pet\u2019s official documents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2129\"><strong data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2027\">Important:<\/strong> If your pet has not been vaccinated or the vaccine has expired, <strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2128\">entry into France will be denied<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2182\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Recommended_but_not_mandatory_Vaccines\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2182\">c. Recommended (but not mandatory) Vaccines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2283\">\n<li data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2231\">\n<p data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2231\"><strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2194\">Dogs:<\/strong> Distemper, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2283\">\n<p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2283\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2243\">Cats:<\/strong> Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, Panleukopenia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2324\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Microchip_Identification\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2324\">3. Microchip Identification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2437\">France, like all EU countries, <strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2383\">requires microchipping<\/strong> for all dogs, cats, and ferrets entering the country.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2470\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microchip_Requirements\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2470\">Microchip Requirements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2674\">\n<li data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2536\">Must be <strong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2510\">ISO 11784\/11785 compliant<\/strong>, 15-digit, non-encrypted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2601\">\n<p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2601\">The microchip <strong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2600\">must be implanted before rabies vaccination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2674\">\n<p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2674\">The microchip must be <strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2638\">readable<\/strong> by a standard scanner upon arrival.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2769\">If your pet has a different type of microchip, <strong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2768\">you must bring your own microchip scanner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2808\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Required_Documentation\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2808\">4. Required Documentation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2891\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_For_Pets_Coming_from_Non-EU_Countries_eg_Vietnam_the_US_Canada\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2891\">a. For Pets Coming from Non-EU Countries (e.g., Vietnam, the US, Canada):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2907\">You will need:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3473\">\n<li data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<p data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2958\"><strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2958\">Veterinary Health Certificate (EU Format):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<li data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3037\">\n<p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3037\">Issued by an authorized veterinarian within <strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3019\">10 days<\/strong> before departure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3125\">Must be endorsed by the national authority (e.g., USDA in the US, DAH in Vietnam).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<p data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3213\">Valid for entry into the EU for 10 days and for travel within the EU for 4 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3250\"><strong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3250\">Proof of Rabies Vaccination:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<li data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3316\">\n<p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3316\">Including vaccine details, manufacturer, date, and validity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3415\">\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3361\"><strong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3359\">Microchip Implantation Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3415\">\n<li data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3415\">\n<p data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3415\">If not clearly listed in the health certificate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3473\">\n<p data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3473\"><strong data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3473\">Declaration of Non-Commercial Movement of Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3521\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_For_Pets_Coming_from_an_EU_Country\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3521\">b. For Pets Coming from an EU Country:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3537\">You will need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3678\">\n<li data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3678\">\n<p data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3678\"><strong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3560\">EU Pet Passport<\/strong><br data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3563\" \/>Issued by an authorized veterinarian in an EU member state, containing vaccination records and microchip details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3683\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3721\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Airline_Pet_Travel_Options\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3721\">5. Airline Pet Travel Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3808\">Most international airlines allow pet transportation in one of the following formats:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3836\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_In-Cabin_Travel\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3836\">a. In-Cabin Travel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"4073\">\n<li data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3913\">\n<p data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3913\">Only small pets <strong data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3888\">under 8kg (including carrier)<\/strong> may travel in the cabin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3987\">\n<p data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3987\">Carrier must fit <strong data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3951\">under the seat<\/strong> and comply with airline dimensions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4041\">\n<p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4041\">Limited to <strong data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4026\">one pet per passenger<\/strong> in most cases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4073\">\n<p data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4073\">Advance booking is essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4117\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Checked_Baggage_in_Cargo_Hold\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4117\">b. Checked Baggage (in Cargo Hold)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4298\">\n<li data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4192\">\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4192\">For pets that weigh <strong data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4171\">over 8kg but less than 32kg<\/strong> (including carrier).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4247\">\n<p data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4247\">Travel in a climate-controlled area of the aircraft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4248\" data-end=\"4298\">\n<p data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4298\">Must use an <strong data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4297\">IATA-compliant hard-shell crate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4339\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Manifest_Cargo_Air_Freight\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4339\">c. Manifest Cargo (Air Freight)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4553\">\n<li data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4406\">\n<p data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4406\">Mandatory if the pet is traveling <strong data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4405\">alone or is a large breed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4493\">\n<p data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4493\">This is usually handled by <strong data-start=\"4436\" data-end=\"4462\">pet shipping companies<\/strong> or cargo services of airlines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4553\">\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4553\">Most suitable for long-haul flights or restricted breeds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4558\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4601\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Banned_or_Restricted_Dog_Breeds\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4601\">6. Banned or Restricted Dog Breeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4695\">France categorizes certain dog breeds into two categories due to their perceived risk level:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4735\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category_1_%E2%80%93_Banned_from_Entry\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4735\">Category 1 \u2013 Banned from Entry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4837\">\n<li data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4793\">\n<p data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4793\">American Staffordshire Terrier (non-pedigreed Pitbulls)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4814\">\n<p data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4814\">Mastiff (Boerboel)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4837\">\n<p data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4837\">Tosa (non-pedigreed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4839\" data-end=\"4939\">\n<p data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4939\"><strong data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4907\">Category 1 breeds are strictly prohibited from entering France<\/strong>, regardless of age or training.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4978\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category_2_%E2%80%93_Restricted_Entry\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4945\" data-end=\"4978\">Category 2 \u2013 Restricted Entry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5055\">\n<li data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5023\">\n<p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5023\">American Staffordshire Terrier (pedigreed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5024\" data-end=\"5036\">\n<p data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5036\">Rottweiler<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5055\">\n<p data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5055\">Tosa (pedigreed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5125\">These breeds may be allowed entry <strong data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5102\">only if<\/strong> the owner can provide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5126\" data-end=\"5288\">\n<li data-start=\"5126\" data-end=\"5169\">\n<p data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5169\">Valid pedigree documents (FCI recognized)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5202\">\n<p data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5202\">Behavior\/training certificates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5224\">\n<p data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5224\">Liability insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5288\">\n<p data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5288\">A French permit to own a dangerous dog (if staying long-term)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5290\" data-end=\"5293\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5338\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Step-by-Step_Preparation_Timeline\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5298\" data-end=\"5338\">7. Step-by-Step Preparation Timeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4889\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4889\" style=\"width: 991px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pet-dog-pet-passport-european-union.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"991\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pet-dog-pet-passport-european-union.jpg 991w, https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pet-dog-pet-passport-european-union-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pet-dog-pet-passport-european-union-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5373\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%E2%80%933_Months_Before_Travel\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5344\" data-end=\"5373\">2\u20133 Months Before Travel:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5528\">\n<li data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5433\">\n<p data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5433\">Book your flight and confirm pet policy with the airline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5434\" data-end=\"5476\">\n<p data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5476\">Implant microchip (if not done already).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5528\">\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5528\">Administer rabies vaccine and record it properly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5562\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E2%80%934_Weeks_Before_Travel\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5534\" data-end=\"5562\">3\u20134 Weeks Before Travel:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5563\" data-end=\"5771\">\n<li data-start=\"5563\" data-end=\"5646\">\n<p data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5646\">Arrange an appointment with your veterinarian for health check and certification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5647\" data-end=\"5703\">\n<p data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5703\">Begin crate training and desensitization for your pet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5704\" data-end=\"5771\">\n<p data-start=\"5706\" data-end=\"5771\">Double-check all documentation (especially vaccine expiry dates).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5773\" data-end=\"5805\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5%E2%80%9310_Days_Before_Travel\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5805\">5\u201310 Days Before Travel:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5806\" data-end=\"6001\">\n<li data-start=\"5806\" data-end=\"5862\">\n<p data-start=\"5808\" data-end=\"5862\">Obtain the <strong data-start=\"5819\" data-end=\"5861\">official veterinary health certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5863\" data-end=\"5930\">\n<p data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5930\">Prepare travel crate, bedding, food\/water bowls, and travel tags.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5931\" data-end=\"6001\">\n<p data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"6001\">Reduce food intake 6\u20138 hours before flight to avoid motion sickness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_the_Airport\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6007\" data-end=\"6026\">At the Airport:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6188\">\n<li data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6074\">\n<p data-start=\"6029\" data-end=\"6074\">Arrive at least <strong data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6073\">3 hours before departure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6075\" data-end=\"6132\">\n<p data-start=\"6077\" data-end=\"6132\">Present all required documents at the check-in counter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6133\" data-end=\"6188\">\n<p data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6188\">Provide water and ensure pet is comfortable and calm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6193\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6195\" data-end=\"6237\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Airlines_That_Fly_Pets_to_France\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6198\" data-end=\"6237\">8. Airlines That Fly Pets to France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6904\">\n<thead data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6320\">\n<tr data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6320\">\n<th data-start=\"6239\" data-end=\"6260\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Airline<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6272\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pet Cabin<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6272\" data-end=\"6280\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cargo<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6280\" data-end=\"6320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6904\">\n<tr data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6486\">\n<td data-start=\"6404\" data-end=\"6425\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Air France<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6425\" data-end=\"6437\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6437\" data-end=\"6446\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6486\">Best option for France-bound travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6569\">\n<td data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6508\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Lufthansa<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6520\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6520\" data-end=\"6529\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6529\" data-end=\"6569\">Pet-friendly, reliable connections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6652\">\n<td data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6591\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Turkish Airlines<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6603\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6603\" data-end=\"6612\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6612\" data-end=\"6652\">Affordable with stopovers in Istanbul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6653\" data-end=\"6738\">\n<td data-start=\"6653\" data-end=\"6674\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Qatar Airways<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6674\" data-end=\"6686\">\u2716<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6686\" data-end=\"6695\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6738\">Allows pets as checked baggage or cargo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6739\" data-end=\"6821\">\n<td data-start=\"6739\" data-end=\"6760\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Emirates<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6760\" data-end=\"6772\">\u2716<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6772\" data-end=\"6781\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6781\" data-end=\"6821\">Pets only in cargo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6822\" data-end=\"6904\">\n<td data-start=\"6822\" data-end=\"6843\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vietnam Airlines<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6843\" data-end=\"6855\">\u2716<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6855\" data-end=\"6864\">\u2714<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6864\" data-end=\"6904\">Pets only as checked baggage or cargo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6995\">Always check the airline&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"6933\" data-end=\"6961\">latest pet travel policy<\/strong> and make reservations in advance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7000\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7002\" data-end=\"7051\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Estimated_Cost_of_Flying_Pets_to_France\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7005\" data-end=\"7051\">9. Estimated Cost of Flying Pets to France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7465\">\n<thead data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7134\">\n<tr data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7134\">\n<th data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7073\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Service Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7073\" data-end=\"7096\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimated Cost (VND)<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"7096\" data-end=\"7134\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7465\">\n<tr data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7298\">\n<td data-start=\"7217\" data-end=\"7237\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cabin<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7237\" data-end=\"7260\">5\u201310 million<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7260\" data-end=\"7298\">Based on weight and route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7299\" data-end=\"7380\">\n<td data-start=\"7299\" data-end=\"7319\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Checked Baggage<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7319\" data-end=\"7342\">8\u201320 million<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7342\" data-end=\"7380\">Includes crate fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"7381\" data-end=\"7465\">\n<td data-start=\"7381\" data-end=\"7401\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cargo Shipping<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7401\" data-end=\"7424\">20\u201350+ million<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"7424\" data-end=\"7465\">Use of professional agent recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"7467\" data-end=\"7496\">Additional costs may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7497\" data-end=\"7626\">\n<li data-start=\"7497\" data-end=\"7507\">\n<p data-start=\"7499\" data-end=\"7507\">Vet fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7508\" data-end=\"7535\">\n<p data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7535\">Microchip and vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7554\">\n<p data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7554\">Pet travel crate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7555\" data-end=\"7591\">\n<p data-start=\"7557\" data-end=\"7591\">Translation &amp; document endorsement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7592\" data-end=\"7626\">\n<p data-start=\"7594\" data-end=\"7626\">Customs clearance at destination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"7628\" data-end=\"7631\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7633\" data-end=\"7691\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Customs_and_Entry_Procedures_at_French_Airports\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7691\">10. Customs and Entry Procedures at French Airports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7693\" data-end=\"7798\">Upon arrival in France, pets will go through <strong data-start=\"7738\" data-end=\"7775\">customs and veterinary inspection<\/strong>. Officials will check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7800\" data-end=\"7896\">\n<li data-start=\"7800\" data-end=\"7829\">\n<p data-start=\"7802\" data-end=\"7829\">Microchip (scanned on-site)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7830\" data-end=\"7856\">\n<p data-start=\"7832\" data-end=\"7856\">Valid rabies vaccination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7857\" data-end=\"7896\">\n<p data-start=\"7859\" data-end=\"7896\">Health certificate or EU Pet Passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"7898\" data-end=\"7932\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_issues_to_avoid\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7902\" data-end=\"7932\">Potential issues to avoid:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"7933\" data-end=\"8057\">\n<li data-start=\"7933\" data-end=\"7963\">\n<p data-start=\"7935\" data-end=\"7963\">Invalid or expired documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7964\" data-end=\"7986\">\n<p data-start=\"7966\" data-end=\"7986\">Unreadable microchip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7987\" data-end=\"8033\">\n<p data-start=\"7989\" data-end=\"8033\">Travel before the 21-day post-vaccine period<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8034\" data-end=\"8057\">\n<p data-start=\"8036\" data-end=\"8057\">Banned breed attempts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8059\" data-end=\"8222\">If the pet fails inspection, <strong data-start=\"8088\" data-end=\"8111\">entry may be denied<\/strong>, or the animal may be placed under <strong data-start=\"8147\" data-end=\"8198\">quarantine or returned to the country of origin<\/strong> at the owner\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8224\" data-end=\"8227\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8229\" data-end=\"8246\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"8232\" data-end=\"8246\">Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8248\" data-end=\"8557\">Traveling with pets to France by air is entirely possible with proper planning and adherence to <strong data-start=\"8344\" data-end=\"8396\">regulations set by the EU and French authorities<\/strong>. Whether your furry friend is joining you for a long-term stay or a temporary adventure, their safety and well-being must be prioritized throughout the journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8559\" data-end=\"8709\">By ensuring your pet meets all <strong data-start=\"8590\" data-end=\"8648\">health, identification, and documentation requirements<\/strong>, you can enjoy peace of mind and a smooth arrival in France.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8559\" data-end=\"8709\">Read more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"8559\" data-end=\"8709\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/regulations-for-pet-air-travel-to-europe\/\">Regulations for Pet Air Travel to Europe<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8559\" data-end=\"8709\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asiapata.com\/vn\/latest-statistics-on-lifespan-by-dog-and-cat-breeds\/\">Latest Statistics on Lifespan by Dog and Cat Breeds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Travel Regulations for Pet Transport to France (Updated Guide) Introduction France is a popular destination for travelers, expats, and international students alike \u2014 many of whom wish to bring their beloved pets with them. 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