In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Kazakhstan to France
typically takes around 20-26 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.
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Overview
Relocating a pet from Kazakhstan to France follows a clear path once you understand what France asks for. Allow about 20-26 weeks; the requirements are detailed but predictable once mapped out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is required, and it carries a fixed waiting period, so start it early. Follow the sequence below and keep a buffer for anything that slips.
Step by step
The Kazakhstan to France process
1
First step.
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785) before any vaccination
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet
2
After microchipping. Wait 30 days before titre test.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet
3
30+ days post-vaccination. International sample shipping from Kazakhstan. Allow 3-5 weeks for results. 90-day wait begins from the blood draw date.
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory
Responsible: Kazakhstani vet + EU-approved lab
4
Fixed by EU law. Cannot be shortened.
90-day mandatory wait from blood draw date
Responsible: N/A
5
During the wait. Air Astana or Turkish Airlines via IST.
Book cargo ALA or NQZ to CDG
Responsible: Owner or agent
6
Within 10 days of travel.
Government-endorsed EU health certificate
Responsible: Official Kazakhstani vet + Committee of Veterinary Control
7
Travel day. ALA to CDG approximately 7-10 hours via hub.
Arrive CDG. SIVEP inspection at Charles de Gaulle.
Responsible: Airline + DGAL/SIVEP
Checklist
France: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785. Implanted before vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. 21-day post-primary vaccination wait before travel.
Rabies titre test
Required. Kazakhstan is EU unlisted. FAVN or ELISA test at EU-approved lab. Blood drawn 30+ days after vaccination. Minimum 0.5 IU/mL. 90-day wait from blood draw date before entering France. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131, April 2026.
Quarantine
None for compliant arrivals.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU-format certificate endorsed by Kazakhstan veterinary authority, issued within 10 days of travel.
No formal export permit required for companion animals.
Health certificate
EU-format health certificate issued by an official vet in Kazakhstan and endorsed by the competent veterinary authority (Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, Committee of Veterinary Control and Supervision). Issued within 10 days of travel to France.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
FAVN titre test (blood draw, EU lab processing, international shipping): KZT 40,000-120,000 (approximately EUR 80-240)
2
EU health certificate and government endorsement: KZT 15,000-40,000 (approximately EUR 30-80)
3
Cargo ALA or NQZ to CDG via hub: EUR 600-1,800
4
IATA crate: EUR 80-300
5
Pet transport agent: EUR 400-1,100
6
Total typical range: EUR 1,100-3,500 over 5-7 months
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Kazakhstan is one of the longer-haul Central Asia to France routes. Build in extra time for international sample shipping from Almaty or Astana to an EU-approved laboratory.
⚠ The Committee of Veterinary Control government endorsement is a separate administrative step from your private vet visit. Confirm lead times in advance.
⚠ 90-day wait starts from blood draw date, not results date.
⚠ France has Category 1 and Category 2 dog restrictions. If your breed might fall into these categories, check French breed legislation before travel.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Air Astana
Kazakhstan's national carrier. Flights from Almaty (ALA) and Nursultan (NQZ) to Frankfurt, Paris CDG, Istanbul, and other European cities. Air Astana Cargo: confirm live animal acceptance on France-bound routes.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
ALA or NQZ to IST, then IST to CDG. Turkish Airlines Cargo handles live animals. IST is a major hub for Central Asia to Europe pet cargo.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
FRA connections from Kazakhstan with onward CDG connections or direct Paris route. Frankfurt Animal Lounge.
Cargo Only
Air France via CDG
Connections from Kazakhstan via hub to CDG. Air France Cargo for the final French leg.
Cargo Only
How France handles incoming pets
France has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.
What experienced owners do
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.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Kazakhstan’s various agreements with the EU, including the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), cover trade and political cooperation but do not alter EU veterinary import classifications for pets. Kazakhstan remains an EU unlisted country and the full titre test plus 90-day wait process applies. Source: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131.
Only if the laboratory is on the EU’s approved list. EU-approved laboratories are listed at food.ec.europa.eu. Some laboratories in Russia have historically held EU approval, but the EU-approved list changes. Check the current list before sending samples anywhere. If the lab is not on the EU list, the test result will not be accepted.
A passing FAVN result remains valid for the dog’s lifetime if rabies vaccination coverage has been maintained continuously without lapse. If you have kept up with boosters since the original titer was done, the result may still be valid. If there was any gap in vaccination coverage, the result is no longer valid and a new titer must be done.
Airline guides
Air Astana
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Air France via CDG
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.