Moving a dog or cat from France to Brunei is very doable with the right preparation. Give yourself close to 12-16 weeks, as several stages run on fixed clocks that no agent can shorten. Factor in 14 …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from France to Brunei
typically takes around 12-16 weeks.
Expect 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The France to Brunei import process
01
12-14 weeks before travel.
Confirm current quarantine terms, breed status and permit fees directly with DAA, since published figures vary between secondary sources.
Responsible: Owner, with a Brunei-experienced relocation agent.
02
At least 90 days before travel, to leave room for the titre test and its wait.
Implant the ISO microchip, then administer the rabies vaccination.
Responsible: French vet.
03
60-70 days before travel.
Draw blood for the FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory, at least 30 days after vaccination.
Responsible: French vet and approved laboratory.
04
4-6 weeks before travel.
Apply to DAA's Biosecurity Division for the import permit once the titre result clears.
Responsible: Owner or agent.
05
3-4 weeks before travel.
Book cargo via the Paris-Singapore direct sector on Air France or Singapore Airlines, plus the onward leg into Brunei.
Responsible: Owner or pet shipping agent.
06
Within 10 days of travel.
Vet completes the AHC, then the DD(ec)PP endorses it.
Responsible: French vet, then DD(ec)PP.
07
Travel day.
Fly, transfer at Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, and land at BWN, where DAA officers direct the pet to quarantine.
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip, non-encrypted 15-digit, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required, administered at least 60 days and no more than one year before departure. Puppies under 3 months are exempt from the vaccination itself but rarely clear the other timing rules in time regardless.
Rabies titre test
Required. France does not sit on Brunei's short scheduled-country list (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore and the UK), so a FAVN or ELISA titre test applies in full: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, result at least 0.5 IU/ml, valid for one year from the sample date. Source: Department of Agriculture and Agrifood (DAA), Brunei, 2026.
Quarantine
Mandatory, since France is a non-scheduled origin. A pet arriving with a passing titre and complete paperwork typically serves 14 days at a government facility, with the balance completed at home under DAA supervision. Confirm the current split directly with DAA, as terms sit at the department's discretion.
Import permit
Required from the Biosecurity Division, Department of Agriculture and Agrifood (DAA), before the pet leaves France. The Biosecurity Officer needs at least 7 days' notice of arrival.
Health certificate
Endorsed close to travel; treat 10 days as the safer planning figure and reconfirm with DAA when applying for the permit.
Leaving France
Export requirements
Export permit
No separate export permit for a companion pet leaving France. The Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is the document that does the work.
Veterinary inspection
A veterinarian confirms the ISO microchip reads correctly and checks vaccination status before drafting the AHC.
Government endorsement
The certificate is signed by an official veterinarian of the departmental DD(ec)PP (Direction Departementale de la Protection des Populations), under DGAL national oversight, with SIVEP carrying out the border veterinary check at the airport and customs (Douanes) verifying the paperwork. Source: Direction Generale de l'Alimentation (DGAL), agriculture.gouv.fr.
Health certificate
EU-format non-commercial AHC issued under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/636, reformatted to meet Brunei's entry requirements.
Costs
What this route typically costs
AHC vet exam and DD(ec)PP endorsement: EUR 150-320.
FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved lab: EUR 120-220.
DAA import permit: fee not published; budget EUR 100-250 in agent processing.
IATA-compliant crate: EUR 100-350.
Cargo, Paris to Singapore direct plus the onward leg to Brunei: EUR 1,700-3,300.
Quarantine facility charges, billed in Brunei dollars: set by DAA per stay, get a written quote before booking.
Total typical range excluding quarantine fees: EUR 2,200-4,400 over 12-16 weeks.
Critical points
France isn't on Brunei's scheduled-country list, so the full titre test and a minimum 14-day quarantine apply regardless of how clean the paperwork is.
Two airlines fly Paris-Singapore nonstop, Air France and Singapore Airlines, but neither one flies onward to Bandar Seri Begawan. Every route still needs a second carrier for the final hop.
Royal Brunei Airlines does not serve France at all, and even where it does fly, it only accepts pets as manifested cargo through a registered freight forwarder, never as a private owner's checked baggage.
A short list of dog breeds is banned outright. Check the current DAA list against your dog's breed before booking anything.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Air France Cargo
Flies nonstop Paris CDG to Singapore Changi, flights AF182 and AF256, around 13 hours. Air France's own aircraft cover this leg, not a codeshare partner. The pet then needs a second carrier or a coordinated transfer onward to Brunei, since Air France does not serve Bandar Seri Begawan.
Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Also flies Paris CDG to Singapore nonstop, giving this route two direct options from the same airport rather than one. Singapore Airlines' own live animal network does not extend to Bandar Seri Begawan, so a regional carrier or coordinated road link via Kuala Lumpur covers the final leg.
Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo
Paris to Dubai, then onward via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. A useful backup if neither direct Paris-Singapore sector has space on your dates.
Cargo Only
What Brunei requires
Getting a pet into Brunei means meeting a demanding set of rules with no shortcuts. Start from the earliest deadline and work forward from there.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Not all the way. Air France and Singapore Airlines both fly nonstop from Paris CDG to Singapore Changi, but neither serves Bandar Seri Begawan directly. Every pet needs a second carrier or a coordinated transfer for the final leg into Brunei.
Yes. France is not on Brunei’s short scheduled-country list, so a FAVN or ELISA titre test is required, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml valid for one year.
Yes. A pet with a passing titre and complete paperwork typically serves around 14 days at a government facility, with the remainder completed at home under DAA supervision. Confirm the exact split with DAA before booking.
Yes. Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino and Japanese Tosa are banned outright. Bull Mastiff, Doberman and German Shepherd are permitted with conditions, including a minimum age, neutering, and mandatory public muzzling.
Airline guides
Air France Cargo
Singapore Airlines Cargo
Emirates SkyCargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.