Pet Transport from Canada to France: EU Entry for Canadian Pets
Canada’s EU Pet Travel Status
Canada is a listed Part 1 country under EU Regulation 576/2013. This means the process for Canadian pets entering France is relatively straightforward – no titre test, no extended waiting period.
What Your Canadian Pet Needs
- Microchip – ISO 11784/11785. Standard Canadian chips are typically compliant.
- Rabies vaccination – current. First-ever vaccination must be at least 21 days before EU arrival.
- EU Animal Health Certificate – prepared by a Canadian Accredited Veterinarian (CV), endorsed by CFIA, issued within 10 days of arrival in France
- Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) – praziquantel, 1 to 5 days before EU arrival, recorded in the AHC
CFIA Endorsement
CFIA endorses the AHC at their regional offices. Contact information and process at inspection.canada.ca. Allow 3 to 7 business days. Expedited service may be available; contact CFIA directly.
Flight Routes Canada to France
- Air France – Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ) to Paris CDG direct. Accepts pets as hold cargo on many transatlantic routes.
- Air Canada – Montreal and Toronto to Paris CDG direct. Accepts pets in hold and small pets in cabin on certain routes.
Air Canada’s cabin pet policy for transatlantic routes changes periodically – confirm before booking.
Practical Points
The timing pressure for the AHC (issued within 10 days of arrival) means your vet appointment and CFIA endorsement must happen in the week before travel. Plan this carefully around your departure date.
After arriving in France, you can obtain a French EU Pet Passport from a registered vet. This makes future EU travel and travel to listed countries easier.
Verify current CFIA and EU requirements at inspection.canada.ca before travel. Information accurate as of May 2026.