Pet Transport from France to Macau

Moving a dog or cat from France to Macau is very doable with the right preparation. Expect around 18-24 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed waiting periods. …

18-24 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Managed

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Lead time needed

18-24 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

3 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from France to Macau typically takes around 18-24 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.

Regulations checked July 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before the rabies vaccination, first step in the sequence.

Implant the ISO microchip.

Responsible: Vet in France.

After the microchip. At least 30 days before the blood draw.

Administer or confirm the rabies vaccination.

Responsible: DDPP-authorised veterinarian.

30 days or more after vaccination. Lab turnaround typically 2-3 weeks.

Draw blood for the rabies antibody titre test.

Responsible: Vet plus an approved laboratory.

Fixed. This is the step that sets the overall timeline.

Wait out the roughly three-month period from the blood draw date.

Responsible: N/A

Once the wait period is nearly up. Valid only 30 days from issue, so apply close to your booked travel date.

Apply for the IAM Import Licence for Live Animals (PS-1092).

Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent, via gov.mo.

2-4 weeks before travel.

Book cargo space to Hong Kong and arrange the cross-border transfer into Macau.

Responsible: Owner or agent.

Certificate close to departure; inspection booked at least 1 working day ahead.

Obtain the DDPP-endorsed health certificate and confirm the IAM arrival inspection slot.

Responsible: DDPP official veterinarian in France; IAM in Macau.

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 compliant, implanted before the rabies vaccination is given.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Given after the microchip. IAM requires the vaccination to be current and clearly dated on the health record.

Rabies titre test

Required. France is not on Macau's short list of rabies-free exempt origins, so the same titre pathway applies as for Canada or the UK: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, minimum result 0.5 IU/mL, then a further wait of around three months from the blood draw date before entry. Source: Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais (IAM) pre-entry inspection requirements, as summarised via gov.mo and PetTravel.com, 2026.

Quarantine

No mandatory quarantine for pets that meet the pre-entry requirements and pass an on-arrival inspection by an IAM veterinary surgeon. IAM removed the previous 30-day mandatory quarantine for compliant dogs and cats with effect from 12 June 2026. Source: Macao SAR Government Portal, 'IAM optimises inspection policy for imported dogs and cats, exempting eligible ones from mandatory quarantine from 12 June', gov.mo, 2026; Macau Business, 2026.

Import permit

Import Licence for Live Animals (PS-1092), applied for through the Macao SAR Government Portal. IAM typically issues the licence within 3 working days, but it is only valid for 30 days once granted.

Health certificate

Official veterinary Health Certificate of Animal (form referenced as PS-1086 on the Macao SAR Government Portal), issued shortly before travel and covering microchip, vaccination and titre test results.

Export permit

No formal export permit required for a personal pet dog or cat leaving France.

Veterinary inspection

Pre-export clinical check by a DDPP-authorised veterinarian, covering the microchip, vaccination record and general fitness to travel.

Government endorsement

Certificate endorsed by an official veterinarian of the DDPP (Direction Départementale de la Protection des Populations), the departmental arm of DGAL (Direction Générale de l'Alimentation).

Health certificate

Official health certificate issued by a DDPP-authorised vet, reformatted to match the health certificate IAM requires (PS-1086 equivalent), issued close to the travel date.

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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 Cargo

Direct CDG to Hong Kong (HKG), the strongest first leg out of Paris. From there, pets transfer by road across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge or by ferry, roughly an hour, to clear IAM inspection in Macau. No onward flight covers the last stretch; the bridge or ferry does.

Cargo Only

Cathay Pacific Cargo

Also flies CDG-HKG direct. Hong Kong's own carrier, with the deepest local familiarity of the cross-border handoff into Macau, making it a strong alternative to Air France when space or timing don't align.

Cargo Only

Emirates SkyCargo

Routes via Dubai (DXB) into Hong Kong. A longer transit but useful backup capacity when CDG-HKG direct cargo space is tight around peak season.

Cargo Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

Rabies titre test and laboratory fee at an EU-approved laboratory: EUR 100-180.

DDPP export health certificate and veterinary paperwork: EUR 80-150.

IAM Import Licence (PS-1092) application fee: modest, typically under EUR 60 equivalent.

Cargo fee, Paris CDG to Hong Kong: EUR 1,600-2,900 depending on crate size and season.

Cross-border transfer, Hong Kong to Macau (bridge coach or ferry, including crate handling): EUR 100-300.

IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 140-400.

Total typical range: EUR 2,200-4,200 over 4-6 months.

Critical points

There is no direct cargo flight from France to Macau. Every routing adds a Hong Kong transfer leg, with its own booking, paperwork and crate handling.

France's own rabies-free status inside the EU doesn't carry over to Macau's exemption list. IAM still wants the titre test done in full.

The roughly three-month wait runs from the blood draw date, not the vaccination date. Miscounting this is the single most common delay on this route.

The PS-1092 import licence is only valid for 30 days once issued. Apply too early and it expires before travel; apply too late and you risk missing your flight window.

What Macau requires

The requirements for Macau are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.

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

Yes. France is not on IAM’s short list of rabies-free exempt origins, so the titre test applies: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, a minimum result of 0.5 IU/mL, then roughly a three-month wait from the blood draw before entry.

Not for a pet that meets the pre-entry requirements. IAM removed the mandatory 30-day quarantine for compliant dogs and cats with effect from 12 June 2026. A pet that fails inspection or is missing documentation can still be held.

No. Pets fly Paris CDG to Hong Kong, most commonly with Air France Cargo or Cathay Pacific Cargo, then cross into Macau by road over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge or by ferry, a transfer of around an hour.

The Import Licence for Live Animals, PS-1092, applied for through the Macao SAR Government Portal. IAM usually issues it within 3 working days, but it expires 30 days after issue, so time the application against a confirmed flight.

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Pet Transport from France to Macau

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

What Macau requires

Avoiding the common mistakes

Common questions

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