Pet Transport from Canada to France
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The journey from Canada to France for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Allow around 6-10 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test may apply depending on where your pet is coming from, so check the requirements below. Work through the steps below in order and you will arrive in good shape.
The Canada to France process
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Responsible: Your veterinarian
Responsible: Your veterinarian + approved laboratory
Responsible: Official veterinarian
Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)
Responsible: You + airline cargo desk
France: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before or at same time as rabies vaccination |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Minimum age: 12 weeks. 21-day wait after vaccination before travel. Standard EU protocol. 21-day wait from first vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Required for: Pets from unlisted third countries. Not required for: Pets from EU and listed third countries (all P1 countries listed). Minimum: 0.5 IU/ml. 90-day wait after blood draw |
| Quarantine | No routine quarantine. Penalty quarantine up to varies days if non-compliant |
| Import permit | No formal import permit. EU pet passport or AHC serves as documentation. |
| Health certificate | Required |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No CFIA export permit required for personal pet exports. Some destination countries may require CFIA endorsement of health certificate. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Airline cargo/cabin fees (varies by carrier, pet weight, and crate size) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire) |
| 3 | Veterinary fees (vaccinations, health certificate, microchip) |
| 4 | Government endorsement/USDA endorsement fee (if applicable) |
| 5 | Pet transport agent fee (if using a relocation service) |
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How France handles incoming pets
What experienced owners do
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Common questions
Canada to France?