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Pet Transport France to Armenia: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from France to Armenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Plan on roughly 6-10 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No …

6-10 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Medium
Route complexity
Managed
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Lead time needed
6-10 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Medium
Airlines
3 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required.
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant …
Import permitRequired from the State Service for Food …
Health certificateDGAL-endorsed health certificate …
In short: Preparing to move a pet from France to Armenia typically takes around 6-10 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
8-10 weeks before travel. Contact ssfs.am to confirm current requirements.
Apply for SSFS import permit from Armenia

Responsible: Owner or agent

2
Before rabies vaccination where possible.
ISO microchip confirmed or implanted

Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet

3
After chipping.
Rabies vaccination confirmed current

Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet

4
Typically within 10 days of travel. Allow time for the DDPP endorsement process.
DGAL health certificate issued and endorsed by DDPP

Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet, then DDPP

5
6-8 weeks before travel.
Book cargo via CDG to EVN

Responsible: Owner or agent

6
CDG to EVN via IST typically 8-12 hours.
Travel day: SSFS inspection at EVN

Responsible: Airline cargo, then SSFS at EVN

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from rabies-controlled countries including France.
Import permit
Required from the State Service for Food Safety (SSFS) in advance. Apply through ssfs.am.
Health certificate
DGAL-endorsed health certificate presented at EVN on arrival.
Export permit
No separate export permit required for companion animals leaving France.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from a DGAL-authorised official veterinarian, endorsed by DGAL or the departmental veterinary services (DDPP). Typically issued within 10 days of travel.
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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul
Paris CDG to Istanbul (IST), then IST to Yerevan (EVN). Turkish Airlines is the primary carrier on this corridor. Confirm live animal acceptance on both legs before booking.
Cargo Only
Air France Cargo via Paris CDG
Air France Cargo connects CDG to EVN via hub partners. CDG is Air France's home hub and a major centre for live animal cargo movements.
Cargo Only
Emirates via Dubai
CDG to Dubai (DXB), then DXB to EVN via connections. Emirates SkyCargo handles live animals on many routes. Confirm the DXB-EVN leg before booking.
Cargo Only
Costs

What this route typically costs

DGAL health certificate and DDPP endorsement: EUR 80-180
SSFS import permit fee: confirm with ssfs.am
Cargo CDG to EVN via hub: EUR 800-2,200 depending on pet size
IATA-approved travel crate: EUR 70-280
Pet transport agent: EUR 400-900
Total typical range: EUR 1,400-4,000 over 6-10 weeks

Critical points

The SSFS import permit must be secured before booking flights.

The DGAL health certificate for non-EU countries is a specific export document, not the EU pet passport. The EU pet passport covers intra-EU travel only.

DDPP endorsement timelines vary by department. Contact your local DDPP (Direction Departementale de la Protection des Populations) to understand their process.

Turkish Airlines Cargo policies for live animals on the IST-EVN leg should be confirmed before booking, especially in summer.

Armenia entry requirements at a glance

Getting a pet into Armenia is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.

Getting the details right

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

FAQ

Common questions

You need a DGAL export health certificate endorsed by the DDPP, not the EU pet passport. The EU pet passport covers intra-EU travel only. For Armenia, a non-EU destination, the specific export document is required.
Contact ssfs.am at least 8-10 weeks before travel to confirm current processing times and submit your application. Do not assume the permit will arrive quickly.
No routine quarantine for compliant arrivals from France, a recognised rabies-controlled country. The SSFS carries out a documentation and health check at EVN. Pets with correct papers are cleared without quarantine.
International long-haul routes including CDG-IST-EVN are almost always operated as cargo-only movements for pets. Cabin and checked-baggage options are limited on routes of this length and routing. Confirm directly with your chosen airline.
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