FR
France
✈️
DO
Dominican Republic
Pet Transport from France to Dominican Republic: 2026 Field Guide
4-6 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Moderate
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from France to Dominican Republic
typically takes around 4-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Moving a dog or cat from France to Dominican Republic is very doable with the right preparation. Around 4-6 weeks is typical, with a straightforward sequence to work through. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order.
This route does not call for a rabies titre test. The full checklist, requirements and airline options are set out below.
Step by step
The France to Dominican Republic process
1
First step. Must pre-date all vaccination records for the vaccinations to be recognised.
Confirm or implant ISO 11784/11785 microchip
Responsible: Your veterinarian in France
2
At least 5 weeks before travel. If the vaccination has lapsed or was given too recently, administer a booster and wait the full 30 days.
Confirm rabies vaccination is current and was given at least 30 days before planned Dominican Republic entry
Responsible: Your veterinarian in France
3
Can coincide with the rabies check. DGAG inspectors check vaccination records on arrival.
Ensure DHPP vaccination is current (dogs). Cats: confirm rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia are up to date.
Responsible: Your veterinarian in France
4
Within 10 days of departure. Vet records the product name, date, and dose. Keep the certificate with your travel documents.
Internal and external antiparasitic treatment
Responsible: Your veterinarian in France
5
4-6 weeks before travel. Cargo space for live animals is limited on long-haul and connecting routes.
Book cargo space from CDG to SDQ via your chosen routing (Madrid or direct)
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
6
Within 15 days of departure (the Dominican Republic allows 15 days, more generous than the EU standard of 10). Book the vet appointment before your cargo slot is fixed.
Official veterinaire officiel examination and DGAL-endorsed AHC
Responsible: Veterinaire officiel, endorsed by DGAL or local DDSPP
7
48 hours before departure. Contact the airport veterinary station at SDQ.
Notify DGAG of arrival at SDQ 48 hours before your flight
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
8
Travel day.
Travel day: present all original documents at CDG cargo desk. Allow 3-4 hours before scheduled cargo departure.
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
Checklist
Dominican Republic: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit chip. Must be in place and readable before travel. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Administered between 30 days and 12 months before entry. An expired vaccination or one given fewer than 30 days before arrival will not be accepted. Source: DGAG (Direccion General de Ganaderia), agricultura.gob.do. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. The Dominican Republic does not require a rabies antibody titre test for personal companion pets from France. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for pets arriving with compliant documentation. A DGAG veterinary inspection takes place at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Santo Domingo, on arrival. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal companion pets (up to five animals travelling with their owner). Commercial animal movements require a separate authorisation through the VUCE platform. |
| Health certificate | Required. Issued within 15 days of travel by an authorised vet. Must include the owner's full name and address plus the animal's name, breed, sex, colour, age, and microchip number. Dogs: DHPP vaccination (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus) must be current. Cats: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia vaccinations must be current. Source: DGAG, agricultura.gob.do. |
Leaving France
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit is required for companion cats and dogs leaving France. |
| Veterinary inspection | Clinical examination by a veterinaire officiel within 10 days of departure. Book the appointment in advance as official vet slots can be limited. |
| Health certificate | An Animal Health Certificate (AHC) is required for non-EU destinations. Issued by a veterinaire officiel and endorsed by the DGAL (Direction Generale de l'Alimentation) or its local representative (DDSPP or DDETSPP in your departement. Valid for 10 days from issue, though the Dominican Republic accepts certificates up to 15 days old. Source: agriculture.gouv.fr. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Cargo fees CDG to SDQ via hub or direct service: EUR 700-1,600 depending on pet weight and crate size |
| 2 | IATA-compliant travel crate (if not already owned): EUR 60-220 |
| 3 | Veterinaire officiel examination and DGAL-endorsed AHC: approximately EUR 100-250 |
| 4 | Rabies booster and DHPP/cat vaccines if due: EUR 50-120 |
| 5 | Antiparasitic treatment certificate: EUR 30-60 |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee for cargo coordination (optional): EUR 300-700 |
| 7 | Total typical range: EUR 900-2,400 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The 30-day minimum wait after rabies vaccination is a firm rule at Dominican Republic entry. Check your pet's vaccination records against your planned travel date with care.
⚠ The AHC is valid for 15 days for Dominican Republic entry, not 10. This gives you a slightly longer window than most EU destinations, but do not let that discourage timely scheduling.
⚠ Notify the DGAG airport veterinary station 48 hours before your flight arrives. Pets arriving without notification may face delays at the SDQ inspection.
⚠ Dogs must have current DHPP vaccination, not just rabies. This is often checked on arrival and missed by owners who focus only on the rabies requirement.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Air France
Air France Cargo operates from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Services to the Caribbean typically connect via an intermediate hub or operate seasonally. Confirm live animal acceptance and current routing to Las Americas Airport (SDQ) directly with Air France Cargo before booking. Pets travel as manifested cargo.
Iberia
Iberia operates cargo from Madrid (MAD) to Santo Domingo (SDQ). Connect from CDG to MAD via Air France or another European carrier, then Iberia cargo to SDQ. Iberia has established routes to the Dominican Republic and handles live animal cargo documentation.
Air Europa
Air Europa flies Madrid to Santo Domingo and is useful when Iberia cargo capacity on that segment is limited. Connect from CDG to MAD, then Air Europa to SDQ. Confirm live animal cargo acceptance before booking.
Meeting Dominican Republic's entry requirements
The path into Dominican Republic is straightforward to follow once you know the steps. Give the time-sensitive items priority and check the details below.
Advice worth following
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
No. The Dominican Republic does not require a rabies antibody titre test for companion pets from France. A valid rabies vaccination given between 30 days and 12 months before entry, along with a health certificate, covers the rabies requirement.
No. There is no quarantine for pets arriving with correct documentation. DGAG veterinary officers inspect your pet at Las Americas Airport (SDQ) on arrival. If all paperwork is in order, your pet is cleared on the same day.
Four to six weeks for most pets with current vaccinations. The main constraint is the 30-day minimum wait after rabies vaccination. If your pet’s vaccinations are current and you are not waiting for a booster to clear, the preparation focuses on booking cargo and scheduling the official vet appointment.
No guaranteed direct cargo service connects Paris CDG to Santo Domingo SDQ. The most practical options are via Madrid with Iberia or Air Europa, connecting from CDG. Air France Cargo may also have capacity depending on season and scheduling. Confirm live animal acceptance on all segments before booking.
Yes. You should notify the DGAG veterinary station at Las Americas Airport 48 hours before your flight. Contact the airport authorities at SDQ directly or ask your cargo agent to handle this notification.
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