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Pet Transport from France to Cyprus

Getting a pet from France to Cyprus is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. Allow around 3-5 weeks. The requirements are modest compared with stricter …

3-5 wks
Preparation needed
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
Managed
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Lead time needed
3-5 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
7 carriers on this route
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What's required
MicrochipRequired (ISO 11784/11785). Before or on …
Rabies vaccinationRequired. Minimum age: 12 weeks. 21-day …
Rabies titre testRequired for: Pets from non-listed …
QuarantineNo routine quarantine for compliant …
Import permitNot required
Health certificateRequired. EU Pet Passport or AHC. Issued …
Country and airline guides
Shipping from France→Importing to Cyprus→Air France pet policy→British Airways pet policy→
In short: Preparing to move a pet from France to Cyprus typically takes around 3-5 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
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Step by step

The import process, in full

1
First step - must be done before any vaccinations.
Microchip your pet (ISO 11784/11785 standard)

Responsible: Your veterinarian

2
After microchip. 21-day wait before next steps.
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Your veterinarian

3
Blood drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. The three-month wait then runs from the date the blood was sampled, not the date the result arrives. Laboratories take two to four weeks to report, so counting from the result adds a month you do not owe.
Rabies titre test (blood test at accredited laboratory)

Responsible: Your veterinarian + approved laboratory

4
2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet space with airline directly.
Book IATA-compliant flight and cargo/cabin space

Responsible: You (or your pet transport agent)

5
Within 10 days of travel (check destination-specific requirement)
Obtain official veterinary health certificate

Responsible: Official veterinarian

6
3-4 hours before departure for cargo pets; 2 hours for cabin
Travel day: arrive early, present all documentation at cargo desk

Responsible: You + airline check-in/cargo desk

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
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Before or on same day as first rabies vaccination
Rabies vaccination
Required. Minimum age: 12 weeks. 21-day wait after vaccination before travel
Rabies titre test
Required for: Pets from non-listed countries. Not required for: EU/listed countries. Minimum: 0.5 IU/ml. 90-day wait from test date before entry
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for compliant pets. Penalty quarantine applies if documentation is non-compliant
Import permit
Not required
Health certificate
Required. EU Pet Passport or AHC. Issued by: Official vet. Valid for 10 days from issue
Export permit
No formal export permit. Health certificate and EU pet passport serve as documentation.
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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.

Air France
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo transport available for larger pets. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions/seasonal embargoes
Cabin and Cargo
British Airways
Cargo: Pets transported via British Airways World Cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Book through approved cargo agent. No cabin pets on any route.
Cargo Only
Emirates
Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo handles all pet transport as manifested cargo. Brachycephalic breeds accepted with additional requirements and seasonal restrictions. Temperature embargoes during extreme heat (summer months in Gulf region)
Cargo Only
Lufthansa
Small pets (up to 8kg with carrier) allowed in cabin. Cargo: larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo in pressurised, temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo year-round
Cabin and Cargo
Singapore Airlines
Cargo: Pets travel in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds subject to restrictions. Temperature embargoes apply on certain routes/seasons
Cargo Only
Cathay Pacific
Cargo: Pets travel as manifested cargo in temperature-controlled hold. Brachycephalic breeds restricted during summer months. Hong Kong AFCD import regulations must be met
Cargo Only
KLM
Small pets allowed in cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Cargo: pets transported via KLM Cargo. Temperature restrictions apply. Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo
Cabin and Cargo
Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cargo or cabin fees (varies by carrier, route, pet weight, and crate size)
IATA-compliant travel crate (purchase or hire)
Veterinary fees: vaccinations, microchipping, health certificate
Rabies titre test laboratory fee
Pet transport agent fee (recommended for complex routes)

Critical points

Breed restrictions apply at destination. Check if your dog is affected before booking.

Always verify current regulations with the destination country's official veterinary authority before travel.

How Cyprus handles incoming pets

Cyprus keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.

What experienced owners do

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.

Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.

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

Allow at least 20 weeks from starting preparations to travel day. Some steps involve mandatory waiting periods that cannot be shortened, so starting early is the only way to keep to your schedule.
No routine quarantine is required in Cyprus for pets arriving with correct documentation. However, if your pet arrives without the right paperwork, penalty quarantine can apply. Get everything right before you travel.
No. The European Commission states the rabies antibody titration test is not required for travel between EU member states. Both countries are members, so no test and no waiting period for one. Your pet needs a microchip, a current rabies vaccination and a wait of at least 21 days after the primary dose.
Your pet needs a government-issued veterinary health certificate from an official vet in France. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel. Present the original (not a copy) at check-in. Check Cyprus’s authority for the exact format required.
Yes, Cyprus bans or restricts certain breeds including American Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa. If your dog is one of these types or a mix, contact the destination authority before making any travel arrangements.
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Airline guides
  • Air France
  • British Airways
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • KLM
Breed restrictions
  • American Pit Bull Terrier
  • Japanese Tosa
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Sources

Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.

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