Taking pets from the UK to France is pretty straightforward.
You will need to obtain an animal health certificate
. This involves getting your dog, cat or ferret microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at an official veterinarian (OV).
Do dogs have to quarantine in France?
Assuming test results within acceptable limits, your pet can enter France no sooner than 3 calendar months after the date the blood was drawn and
avoid quarantine
. This step is not required unless entering France from a high-rabies country (click here).
Can I take my dog to France from UK 2021?
Your pet will need a new AHC for each trip to France
. On arrival in France, pet owners travelling with pets will need to enter through a designated travellers’ point of entry (TPE). If you are a UK national living in France and plan to travel with your pet using a UK-issued pet passport, you should speak to your vet.
Can you take dogs to France on Eurotunnel?
Only five pets per vehicle can travel
(both ways)**. When you start your journey, you’ll want your pet to be as comfortable as possible. After all, everybody wants to travel in comfort, including your pets! With Eurotunnel, your pet stays in the car with you.
Can I take my dog to France from UK 2022?
Yes, as long as your puppy or kitten is at least 4 months old
. This is because France requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies, which can only be administered to pets over the age of 3 months. You must then wait 21 days after the vaccination, before entering France.
Can I take my dog to France after Brexit?
On 1 January 2021, the UK became an EU “part two listed” country. This means
pets from England, Scotland and Wales can travel within the EU’s borders as long as owners obtain an animal health certificate (AHC) first
. The AHC confirms that your pet is microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.
What do I need to take my dog to France 2021?
- Ensure their dog, cat or ferret is microchipped.
- Ensure that their dog, cat or ferret is vaccinated against rabies – pets must be at least 12 weeks old before they can be vaccinated.
Can I still take my dog to France?
What are the health requirements for bringing a pet to France?
Your dog, cat or ferret will need to be microchipped, have the correct pet documentation and a valid vaccination against rabies
. Read our Pet Travel Scheme Checklist before travelling or visit the DEFRA website for further details.
Can I take my dog on the ferry to France?
Dogs, cats or ferrets are allowed on our ships, as long as they meet all the EU entry requirements and have a valid AHC or EU Pet Passport
.
Will pet passports be valid after Brexit?
Since Brexit,
pet passports issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) are no longer valid for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland
.
Can you take dogs on Eurostar?
Unfortunately, Eurostar isn’t part of the pet passport scheme, so
we only allow guide dogs and assistance dogs on board
. Since our trains don’t have space to carry animals comfortably, we feel it’s in the best interests of pets, their owners and other passengers not to let them on the train.
How much is a AHC certificate?
The AHC certificates are needed if owners wish to take their dogs (cats or ferrets) to the EU. Yet the new documentation – which costs
£110
– only lasts for four months, compared to pet passports which had no expiry date.
How much is an AHC for pets?
On average, an AHC will cost
between £100-£150
which will include the consultation and reviewing all the paperwork. However, this will not include the additional costs of: vaccinations needed. microchipping.
Are pet passports still valid?
You can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country or Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
How do I import my dog into the UK after Brexit?
- 1 Check if you can bring your pet Show. Check if you can bring your pet. …
- Step 2 Get your pet microchipped Show. Check the rules for microchips.
- Step 3 Get your pet vaccinated against rabies Show. …
- and Get tapeworm treatment Show. …
- Step 4 Get a pet travel document Show.
Can I get an EU pet passport for my dog?
You can get a European pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret from any authorised vet
(permitted by the relevant authorities to issue pet passports). A pet passport is valid for life as long as your pets rabies vaccination is in date.
Do I need a pet passport for France?
Obtaining a France pet passport to take dogs to France is pretty straightforward. Firstly,
you will need to get them an EU Pet Passport
. This involves getting your dog microchipped and vaccinated against rabies at the vet.
Does my dog need worming before going to France?
Your dog will need a Tapeworm treatment administered by an approved vet no less than 24 hours and no more than 120 hours (5 days) before entering/returning to Great Britain from the EU. This applies for all EU countries that are not free from tapeworm i.e. most of the EU.
