Moving a dog or cat from Ireland to France is very doable with the right preparation. Expect about 0-1 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met.
You will not need a …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Ireland to France
typically takes around 0-1 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
Verification date not recorded. Confirm current requirements with the destination authority.
Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Ireland to France pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Verify EU Pet Passport: microchip recorded, rabies vaccination current
Responsible: Your Irish vet
Week 0. Vet visit if in doubt.
2
Book Aer Lingus or Air France cabin pet space DUB-CDG
Responsible: You
3-6 weeks ahead. Cabin pet spaces are limited.
3
Travel to France. DGAL check if requested on arrival.
Responsible: You
Day of travel.
4
NOTE: If returning to Ireland, dog tapeworm treatment required (24-120h before Ireland arrival)
Responsible: French vet on return
On return journey. NOT required for going to France.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter France
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Recorded in EU Pet Passport.
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. Standard EU protocol.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Ireland is an EU member state.
Quarantine
Not required.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU Pet Passport sufficient.
Export permit (Ireland)
No export permit required for intra-EU movement.
Costs
What this route typically costs
Aer Lingus or Air France ticket DUB-CDG (EUR 80-200)
Cabin pet fee: EUR 50-80 typically
EU Pet Passport renewal if expired (vet fee)
Critical points to read before you book
Ireland's tapeworm treatment rule applies to dogs arriving IN Ireland, not departing from it. No tapeworm treatment is required to enter France from Ireland.
Ryanair and easyJet do not accept pets. Most Dublin-Paris budget flights are not suitable for pets.
France has Categorie 1 (banned) and Categorie 2 (restricted) dog breeds. Check French rules if you have a Rottweiler, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or similar.
Cabin pet spaces on DUB-CDG are limited. Book 4-6 weeks ahead.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
AER LINGUS
Aer Lingus
Cabin: small pets on Aer Lingus Dublin-Paris CDG route (around 1h45m). Cargo also available for larger pets. Ireland's national carrier with good Dublin cargo familiarity.
Cabin and Cargo
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Cabin: small pets on Air France Dublin-Paris CDG. Direct service. Strong CDG arrival handling.
Cabin and Cargo
RYANAIR
Ryanair
Ryanair does not accept pets on any route. Not suitable.
No Pets
EASYJET
EasyJet
easyJet does not accept pets. Not suitable.
No Pets
What France requires
Bringing a pet into France is one of the simpler processes. Cover the core requirements and you should have few surprises.
Avoiding the common mistakes
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.
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 about Ireland to France pet transport
No. The tapeworm treatment requirement applies to dogs arriving in Ireland, not departing from it. France does not require a tapeworm treatment for dogs entering from other EU countries.
No. Ryanair does not accept pets on any route. Use Aer Lingus or Air France for the Dublin-Paris move with a pet.
Airlines typically allow 2-3 pets per flight in cabin. Spaces are limited. Book 4-6 weeks ahead to secure your pet’s space alongside your own ticket.
No scheduled inspection. Ireland and France are both EU member states under Regulation 576/2013. An official may conduct a random documentary check, but routine inspection of all arriving pets is not standard.
Just the EU Pet Passport showing a current ISO microchip and a current rabies vaccination. That’s the complete documentation requirement for EU-to-EU pet movement.
Airline guides
Aer Lingus
Air France
Ryanair
EasyJet
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.