Pet Transport France to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from France to Slovenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Around 1-3 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. There is no …

1-3 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

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Lead time needed

1-3 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from France to Slovenia typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before other preparations.

Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: French official vet

First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster: no wait.

EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Veterinaire habilitee in France

4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal policy on all segments.

Book air via Vienna or check seasonal direct CDG-LJU options

Responsible: Owner or agent

CDG-VIE: approximately 2 hours. VIE-LJU: approximately 45 minutes.

Travel day: CDG to LJU via VIE approximately 4 hours total

Responsible: Owner

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

ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.

Rabies titre test

Not required. France and Slovenia are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test is needed under the EU Pet Travel Scheme.

Quarantine

Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.

Import permit

Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Slovenia.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by a veterinaire habilitee in France. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No separate export health certificate needed for travel within the EU.

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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 CDG to Vienna, then Austrian to Ljubljana

Air France operates CDG to Vienna (VIE), with Austrian Airlines connecting VIE to Ljubljana (LJU). Cabin pets accepted under 8kg. Cargo on both legs within the Lufthansa Group. The CDG-VIE-LJU routing is the most reliable air option.

Cargo and Cabin

Direct seasonal CDG to LJU (where available)

Some carriers operate direct Paris-Ljubljana services, particularly in summer. These are not year-round scheduled services. Check current schedules when booking; a seasonal direct option saves significant time over the Vienna connection.

Cargo and Cabin

Easyjet (limited routes)

easyJet operates select France-Slovenia routes. Cabin pets accepted for small animals. No cargo service. Only suitable for cats and very small dogs.

Cabin Only

Overland route via Geneva to Ljubljana

For owners in southeast France (Lyon, Grenoble, Nice), driving to Ljubljana via Switzerland and Italy is feasible in about 7-9 hours. All countries crossed (France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia) are either EU or apply comparable pet travel rules with an EU passport. A realistic option for large dogs.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from French official vet

Cabin pet fee CDG to Ljubljana (two legs via Vienna): EUR 100-250

Cargo for larger dogs: EUR 450-1,200

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Fuel costs for overland drive from southeast France: approximately EUR 80-150

Total for small cabin pet (air): EUR 150-350

Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 650-1,600

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) has limited live animal cargo capacity. For large dogs requiring cargo transport, confirm availability with the airline before booking. The Vienna (VIE) connection is more reliable for cargo movements.

Slovenia applies handling restrictions for certain dog types under its animal welfare legislation, including Rottweiler and Pit Bull-type breeds. These dogs must be muzzled in public. Contact UVHVR at uvhvr.gov.si before travelling with listed breeds.

Switzerland is not an EU member and has its own pet entry rules for transit. If driving through Switzerland, confirm whether your Swiss transit trip requires an EU pet passport equivalent or additional documentation. In practice, the EU passport is widely accepted, but confirm.

Seasonal direct Paris-Ljubljana services operate in summer. Check current schedules before automatically booking via Vienna.

Meeting Slovenia's entry requirements

The requirements for Slovenia are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.

Advice worth following

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. France and Slovenia are both EU member states. No quarantine is required for intra-EU pet movements. A valid EU pet passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Direct flights exist but are seasonal, mainly in summer, and not from all Paris airports. The year-round reliable option is Air France CDG to Vienna (VIE), then Austrian Airlines VIE to Ljubljana (LJU). Check current schedules for direct options when booking.

Switzerland accepts EU pet passports for entry and transit. Your pet needs a valid EU passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination, the same requirements as for EU entry. Swiss border controls are typically straightforward for EU pets. Confirm current requirements at the time of travel.

Slovenia classifies certain dogs as potentially dangerous under the Animals Act. Rottweilers, Pit Bull-type breeds, and similar types must be muzzled and on a lead in public places. This applies after arrival. Contact UVHVR (uvhvr.gov.si) for the current list before travelling with these breeds.

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