Pet Transport Hong Kong to France: 2026 Guide
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Planning a pet relocation from Hong Kong to France is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow around 4-6 weeks and follow the steps in order to stay on track. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
The Hong Kong to France process
Responsible: Vet in Hong Kong
Responsible: Vet in Hong Kong
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: AFCD-registered vet plus AFCD endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and French customs
France: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Hong Kong is on the EU's listed third countries schedule under EU Regulation 576/2013. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. French customs inspects at Paris CDG. |
| Import permit | No import permit required. AFCD-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by AFCD, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Hong Kong beyond the AFCD health certificate. Primary departure airport: Hong Kong International (HKG). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by an AFCD-registered vet and endorsed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). EU-format required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | AFCD health certificate and endorsement: HKD 500-1,500 (approximately EUR 60-190) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 3 | Cargo HKG to CDG (Cathay Pacific or Air France direct): EUR 700-1,800 depending on crate size |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 1,040-2,640 |
Read before you book
Airlines on this route
How France handles incoming pets
What experienced owners do
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.
Common questions
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