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Pet Transport from France to Jamaica: 2026 Field Guide
10-14 weeks
Typical preparation
14 days
Quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from France to Jamaica
typically takes around 10-14 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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Overview
Planning a pet relocation from France to Jamaica is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. This route takes some organising, and roughly 10-14 weeks of preparation is about right. Plan for 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
This route requires a rabies titre test with a set waiting period, so do not leave it late. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
Step by step
The France to Jamaica process
1
8-12 weeks before departure.
Apply for the VSD import permit from Jamaica. Email vsdpermits@moa.gov.jm with your pet's species, breed, age, sex, microchip number, and country of origin. Do not book flights until the permit is confirmed in writing.
Responsible: Owner, with support from a pet transport agent.
2
After permit application. At least 6 weeks before travel.
Confirm or implant ISO microchip. Ensure rabies vaccination is within 12 months of planned Jamaica entry and was given after microchip implantation.
Responsible: Private veterinarian in France.
3
3-4 weeks before travel. The second treatment must follow 14 days later.
First round of internal parasite treatment.
Responsible: Private veterinarian.
4
3 weeks before travel. The second treatment (within 48 hours of departure) must follow 14 days later.
First round of external parasite treatment.
Responsible: Private veterinarian.
5
Within 7 days of cargo check-in date.
Second internal parasite treatment (within 7 days of departure).
Responsible: Private veterinarian. Document product, dose, and date.
6
Within 48 hours of cargo departure. Coordinate this vet appointment precisely with your flight date.
Second external parasite treatment (within 48 hours of departure).
Responsible: Private veterinarian. Must be documented.
7
Within 10 days of departure.
Veterinaire officiel examination and DGAL-endorsed AHC.
Responsible: Veterinaire officiel, DGAL endorsement.
8
Travel day.
Travel day: CDG to KIN. Present import permit, AHC, vaccination records, and both rounds of parasite treatment certificates at CDG cargo desk. Pet is collected from KIN and transferred to Plumb Point quarantine.
Responsible: Owner, airline cargo, VSD at KIN.
Checklist
Jamaica: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. Must be implanted before vaccinations are administered. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Administered within 12 months of entry. Must be given after microchip implantation. |
| Rabies titre test | Required as part of the VSD import permit documentation. Confirm exact laboratory and test requirements with the VSD when applying. |
| Quarantine | 14 days mandatory at the National Quarantine Facility at Plumb Point, Kingston. Non-negotiable for all arriving dogs and cats regardless of origin or documentation status. |
| Import permit | Required. Apply to the VSD (Veterinary Services Division) at least 8-12 weeks before travel. Fee: J$5,000 (approximately USD 32-35). Apply via email to vsdpermits@moa.gov.jm or call +1 876-977-2489. Source: moa.gov.jm. |
| Health certificate | Required. AHC issued within 10 days of travel. Must include full vaccination records and parasite treatment certificates. |
Leaving France
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No export permit required for companion cats and dogs leaving France. |
| Veterinary inspection | Clinical examination by a veterinaire officiel within 10 days of departure. |
| Health certificate | AHC issued by a veterinaire officiel and endorsed by the DGAL or local DDSPP. Valid for 10 days from issue. Must be presented alongside the VSD import permit and full vaccination and parasite treatment records on arrival in Kingston. Source: agriculture.gouv.fr. |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | VSD import permit fee: approximately USD 32-35 at current exchange rates |
| 2 | Cargo fees CDG to KIN via hub (London or Madrid): EUR 600-1,400 depending on pet size and crate dimensions |
| 3 | 14-day quarantine at Plumb Point: approximately USD 300-600 (confirm current MGAF quarantine rates) |
| 4 | Parasite treatments x2 internal and x2 external: EUR 100-200 |
| 5 | Veterinaire officiel examination and DGAL AHC: EUR 100-250 |
| 6 | Pet transport agent (recommended for permit coordination and cargo): EUR 400-900 |
| 7 | Total typical range: EUR 1,200-3,200 over a 10-14 week preparation period |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The import permit is the first and most critical step. Jamaica will not allow entry without it, and obtaining it takes 8-12 weeks. Apply before you do anything else.
⚠ Four breeds are restricted: Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, and Pit Bull Terrier. If your dog could be classified as one of these breeds, contact the VSD before applying. There is no appeal at the airport.
⚠ The second external parasite treatment must be given within 48 hours of departure. This is a tight window. Coordinate your vet appointment around your cargo booking, not the other way around.
⚠ 14 days of quarantine at Plumb Point is mandatory and applies to all arriving pets. Plan your personal accommodation and onward travel in Jamaica around your pet's release date.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
British Airways
Routing via London Heathrow (LHR) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), Kingston. Connect from Paris CDG to LHR with British Airways or Air France, then British Airways World Cargo to Kingston. A well-established cargo route for the Caribbean.
Iberia
Cargo routing via Madrid (MAD) to Kingston. Connect from CDG to MAD, then Iberia or a partner carrier to KIN. Iberia Cargo has experience with Caribbean routes and live animal documentation. Confirm capacity and routing to KIN before booking.
Air France
Air France Cargo operates from Paris CDG. Connection options for the Caribbean exist via Air France's network. Confirm current live animal cargo routing to Kingston (KIN) directly with Air France Cargo, as schedules to Jamaica vary.
The rules for bringing a pet into Jamaica
Jamaica asks for several pieces of paperwork, and they all need to line up. A checklist and a clear timeline are your best tools here.
How to keep this move on track
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
14 days at Plumb Point National Quarantine Facility in Kingston. This applies to all arriving dogs and cats from France, regardless of vaccination status or health certificate. It is mandatory and cannot be reduced.
Apply at least 8-12 weeks before your planned travel date. Email vsdpermits@moa.gov.jm with your pet’s details. Only confirm flight bookings once the permit is in hand.
Visiting arrangements are at the discretion of Plumb Point facility management. Contact the VSD or the quarantine facility directly to ask about their current visiting policy before you travel.
Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa, and Pit Bull Terrier. If your dog is one of these breeds, contact the VSD before applying for the permit.
There is no direct cargo service from Paris CDG to KIN. The most practical option routes via London Heathrow with British Airways World Cargo (CDG to LHR, then LHR to KIN). Alternatively, route via Madrid on Iberia. Confirm live animal acceptance on all segments before booking.
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