In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to France
typically takes around 2-6 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Overview
Taking your dog or cat from Slovenia to France comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Around 2-6 weeks should do it, as this is an easier route to plan. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order.
This route does not call for a rabies titre test. Everything you need, from documents to carriers, is broken down below.
Step by step
The Slovenia to France process
1
Before documentation steps.
Confirm microchip (ISO 11784/11785) is in place
Responsible: Slovenian vet
2
First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: immediately valid.
Ensure rabies vaccination is current
Responsible: Slovenian vet
3
One appointment with an authorised Slovenian vet.
Obtain or update EU pet passport
Responsible: Authorised Slovenian vet
4
The overland route avoids airline cargo fees for larger dogs. Flying takes 3-5 hours but adds cargo logistics.
Decide: fly or drive? Ljubljana to Paris is approximately 10-11 hours by car via Italy and Switzerland
Responsible: Owner
5
3-4 weeks before travel if flying.
Book travel (air or road) and reserve airline pet space if flying
Responsible: Owner
6
Travel day.
Travel from Ljubljana to France
Responsible: Owner + airline if applicable
Checklist
France: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard (15-digit). Must precede rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current. First vaccination: 21-day wait before French entry. Booster within valid period: immediately valid.
Rabies titre test
Not required for EU-to-EU movements.
Quarantine
Not required.
Import permit
Not required for companion animals between EU member states.
Health certificate
EU pet passport or UVHVR-endorsed AHC, issued within 10 days of French entry.
No export permit required for companion dogs or cats leaving Slovenia for France.
Health certificate
EU pet passport issued or updated by an officially authorised Slovenian vet. If no EU passport is held, a single-use AHC endorsed by the UVHVR is required, issued within 10 days of French entry.
Overland: fuel and accommodation only (no airline cargo fee)
7
Total typical range: EUR 100-900 depending on travel method
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, and Croatia. None of these border crossings require any additional pet documentation beyond the EU passport or AHC within the EU. The drive from Ljubljana to Paris via Italy takes approximately 10-11 hours.
⚠ France has Category 1 and Category 2 breed restrictions. Category 1 dogs (certain fighting breeds) are banned from importation. Confirm your dog's status before travel.
⚠ If flying via Vienna (VIE), Austrian Airlines is the primary carrier. Vienna has good cargo handling for live animals on connections to CDG.
⚠ Budget carriers at Ljubljana (easyJet, some charter operators) do not accept pets. Only full-service carriers with confirmed pet policies should be used.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines connects Ljubljana (LJU) to Vienna (VIE), with onward services to Paris CDG. Small pets in cabin. Vienna (VIE) is the key hub for Ljubljana's westward connections. Austrian Airlines and Air France share codeshares on some routes.
Cabin and Cargo
Air France
Air France connects Ljubljana via partner airlines to Paris CDG. Small pets in cabin on Air France European routes. Air France Cargo at CDG handles live animals. A reliable option for Slovenia-to-France moves.
Cabin and Cargo
KLM via Amsterdam
KLM connects Ljubljana to Amsterdam (AMS) via partnerships, with frequent AMS-to-CDG connections. Small pets in cabin. AMS is an excellent live animal cargo hub. A longer routing but reliable.
Cabin and Cargo
Meeting France's entry requirements
The requirements for France are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.
Advice worth following
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Slovenia, Italy, and France are all EU member states. Your EU pet passport and current vaccination cover the entire overland route. There are no additional border documents required for an EU-compliant pet on an intra-EU road journey. The drive from Ljubljana to Paris is approximately 10-11 hours via northern Italy.
No. France does not require a rabies titre test for pets from other EU member states. The titre test requirement applies to pets entering France from non-EU third countries that are not on the EU’s listed country exemptions. Slovenia is EU, so no titre test applies.
France classifies some dogs under two national categories. Category 1 dogs are banned from importation and ownership in France. Category 2 dogs (including Rottweilers, American Staffordshire Terriers) are permitted but must be muzzled and on a leash in public, with the owner 18+. Check your dog’s breed against the French Ministry of Agriculture list before travel.
The UVHVR endorsement is obtained via an officially authorised Slovenian vet who has authorisation to issue EU health certificates. The vet coordinates the endorsement through the UVHVR system. For a non-EU resident needing an AHC, ask your Slovenian vet to confirm the endorsement step and allow 1-2 working days.
Airline guides
Austrian Airlines
Air France
KLM via Amsterdam
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.