Pet Transport from Lebanon to France

Bringing your dog or cat from Lebanon to France takes some coordination, but the requirements are well defined. Around 20-26 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict …

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20-26

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

20-26 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Lebanon to France typically takes around 20-26 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The Lebanon to France import process

As early as possible; must precede rabies vaccination

Microchip implanted (ISO 11784/11785)

Responsible: Vet

After microchip is confirmed on scanner

Rabies vaccination administered

Responsible: Vet

30 days after vaccination

Wait 30 days, then blood drawn for FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

Responsible: Vet and approved laboratory

Begins from the titre test blood draw date, not the result date

90-day wait from date of successful blood draw

Responsible: Owner

10 days before departure, allow extra for Lebanese admin

EU-format health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture

Responsible: Vet and Ministry of Agriculture

After 90-day wait period completes

Flight from BEY to CDG (direct or via hub)

Responsible: Airline cargo

Requirements

France entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before rabies vaccination

Rabies vaccination

Valid rabies vaccination, administered after microchip confirmed

Rabies titre test

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory, minimum 0.5 IU/ml; blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination

Quarantine

No quarantine for compliant pets

Import permit

Not required

Health certificate

EU-format non-commercial health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Lebanese national authority

Leaving Lebanon

Export requirements

Export permit

Export permit from Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture required

Health certificate

Official export health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Ministry of Agriculture

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory

International air cargo fees on BEY-CDG or connecting segments

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture export permit and endorsement fees

EU-format health certificate preparation

IATA-compliant crate

Professional pet transport coordination

Critical points

The 90-day wait begins from the date of the successful blood draw, not from when you receive the result. Plan around the blood draw date.

Lebanon is an EU-unlisted third country. The full FAVN titre test plus 90-day wait is mandatory. There is no exemption.

The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination, or the entire vaccination sequence is invalid for EU entry.

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement adds time. Start the full process at least 22 weeks before your intended arrival date.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Air France Cargo	Air France operates direct BEY-CDG services. Air France Cargo handles live animals on this route.	Cargo Only
Middle East Airlines (MEA) Cargo	MEA operates BEY-CDG direct. MEA Cargo handles live animal shipments.	Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)	BEY to DXB then DXB to CDG. Emirates SkyCargo handles live animals.	Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)	BEY to IST then IST to CDG or LYS. Turkish Cargo connects Beirut to French airports via Istanbul.	Cargo Only

Meeting France's entry requirements

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

Advice worth following

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

At minimum 20 weeks, and 24 to 26 weeks is a more comfortable target. The titre test process alone takes at least 120 days (30-day wait after vaccination, then 90-day wait after blood draw), and Lebanese export endorsement adds further time.

Yes. EU Regulation 576/2013 applies to both dogs and cats. Cats from EU-unlisted countries like Lebanon require the same microchip, rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test, and 90-day wait as dogs.

Yes, there are direct BEY-CDG flights via Air France and MEA, both of which handle live animal cargo. Direct flights are preferable as they reduce transit stress for your pet.

If the result is below the required level, the test fails. Your vet will advise on revaccination and retesting. The 90-day wait only begins once a passing result is achieved, so a failed test extends the overall timeline further.

Airline guides

Air France Cargo
Middle East Airlines (MEA) Cargo
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)

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