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Pet Transport from France

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Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave France.

Export Permit

France uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DGAL is required.

France uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For non-EU destinations, a DGAL-endorsed AHC is required.

Export requirements from France

Export Requirements: France uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, an EU AHC endorsed by DGAL is required.

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty (DGAL)

Last Verified: 2026-04-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

France uses the EU Pet Travel Scheme. EU Pet Passport for EU/EFTA travel. For non-EU destinations, a DGAL-endorsed AHC is required.

Any government-approved veterinarian in France can issue a health certificate. The certificate needs DGAL endorsement for non-EU destinations.

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