France Pet Import/Export Requirements

France pet import/export requirements are as follows:
Pets imported from third countries (non-EU countries) must be declared and presented to Customs for document and identity checks before they can be allowed into the territory of the European Union. Importing an undeclared animal can result in a fine and confiscation of the animal.
Only the following animals accompanying a traveller are considered pets within the meaning of veterinary regularities and as such are tolerated under the conditions set out below: dogs (including guide dogs); cats; ferrets; reptiles; amphibians; invertebrates (except bees and crustaceans); rodents and domestic rabbits; ornamental fish; all species of birds (except poultry).
There is a ban on importing certain attack dogs into France. The dogs concerned are Category 1 dogs without a pedigree recognised by the French Ministry of Agriculture belonging to the following breeds: Staffordshire terrier, American Staffordshire terrier (pitbull), Mastiff (boerbull) and Tosa.
If you wish to bring a dog, cat or ferret back from a third country (a country outside the European Union), please make sure you comply with the following recommendations:
Your animal must be identified by an electronic transponder. Animals identified by a tattoo before 3 July 2011 may continue to travel provided that the tattoo is clearly legible.
The anti-rabies vaccination must be valid at the time of travel in compliance with the provisions of Annex III of Regulation (EU) 576/2013. If the animal is being vaccinated against rabies for the first time or if the previous vaccination has not been kept valid, a period of at least 21 days must have elapsed after completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer.
At least three months before traveling, you should ask for a rabies antibody titration test (laboratory test of a blood sample to ensure that the anti-rabies vaccination is effective) to be performed at an EU-authorised laboratory (there is a list of rabies testing authorized laboratories on the Europa website).
If you are resident in France and intend to stay in a country outside the European Union with a domestic carnivore (dog, cat or ferret), you are advised, in order to facilitate its return to EU territory, to: make sure that the animal with which you leave EU territory is identified, validly vaccinated against rabies in compliance with the provisions of Annex III of Regulation (EU) 576/2013 and has a favourable result from the antibody titration test; and carry out all formalities with the attending veterinarian at least two months before leaving for the foreign country.
The animal’s passport can replace the health certificate. You are reminded that you must have this passport with you in order to circulate with your pet on EU territory.
Additional conditions apply for the introduction of pets into the UK, Ireland, Malta, Sweden and Finland. If you wish to import animals into these Member States, you should contact their embassy in your country of residence.
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
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