Pet Transport from Thailand to France: EU Titre Test and DLD Export
A move from Thailand to France with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-28 weeks. There is no …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Thailand to France
typically takes around 20-28 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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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Thailand to France import process
01
Before first rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip in Thailand.
Responsible: Vet in Thailand
02
After microchip. At least 30 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies vaccination primary course.
Responsible: Vet in Thailand
03
At least 30 days after final vaccination. 90-day wait starts from this date.
FAVN titre test blood draw at an EU-approved laboratory.
Responsible: Vet and EU-approved laboratory
04
Cannot be shortened.
90-day wait from the blood draw date.
Responsible: Owner to track
05
2-3 weeks before departure.
Apply for DLD export permit.
Responsible: Owner or pet transport agent
06
Within 10 days of French entry.
Obtain EU-format AHC from DLD-authorised vet, endorsed by DLD.
Responsible: DLD-authorised official vet
07
After 90-day wait has elapsed.
Fly to Paris CDG. French customs inspection on arrival.
Responsible: Airline, French customs
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 required. Must be implanted before or on the same day as the first rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination required. Primary course complete. 21-day wait from initial vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Required. Thailand is not on the EU Annex II approved third-country list. FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Blood draw at least 30 days after final vaccination. Mandatory 90-day wait from blood draw date before EU entry. Source: EU pet travel regulations, ec.europa.eu.
Quarantine
No quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
Import permit
No formal import permit required. AHC serves as the entry document.
Health certificate
EU-format Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from DLD-authorised official vet in Thailand, endorsed by DLD. Valid 10 days from examination to French entry.
Leaving Thailand
Export requirements
Export permit
DLD export permit required. Apply to DLD office. Allow 2-3 weeks. Approved departure airports: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK).
Health certificate
Official health certificate in EU AHC format, issued by a DLD-authorised official vet, endorsed by DLD. Issued within 10 days of French entry. Source: DLD, dld.go.th.
Costs
What this route typically costs
DLD export permit and health certificate endorsement: approximately THB 2,000-6,000
Titre test at EU-approved laboratory: approximately EUR 250-500 or THB 9,000-18,000
Cargo fees Thailand to France (direct Air France or via hub): approximately EUR 800-2,300 depending on pet size
Pet transport agent fee: EUR 400-1,000 if used
Realistic total: EUR 2,000-5,000
Critical points
The 90-day wait from titre test blood draw date is mandatory. Plan at least 5 months before your intended French arrival date.
Thailand is EU-unlisted: titre test required regardless of vaccination history.
Air France operates direct cargo from Bangkok (BKK) to Paris CDG, making France one of the most directly accessible EU destinations from Thailand.
The DLD export permit adds 2-3 weeks to preparation and should be started concurrently with the titre test wait, not after it.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Air France Cargo
Air France operates direct cargo services from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This is the most direct routing for Thailand-to-France live animal cargo.
Cargo Only
Thai Airways
Thai Airways connects BKK to Paris CDG. Cargo services to CDG. Confirm live animal acceptance and documentation requirements directly with Thai Airways Cargo.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
Via Frankfurt FRA to Paris or direct to France. If routing via FRA, Frankfurt is the EU entry point for documentation purposes.
Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo
Via Dubai DXB to Paris CDG. A longer routing available when direct European carrier connections are full.
Cargo Only
France entry requirements at a glance
The requirements for France are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.
Getting the details right
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Yes. Thailand is not on the EU Annex II approved list. FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory is required, with a mandatory 90-day wait from the blood draw date. Source: EU pet travel regulations, ec.europa.eu.
No. There is no quarantine for compliant pets on arrival in France. All requirements (microchip, vaccination, titre test, 90-day wait, EU-format AHC) must be met, but no mandatory holding period applies.
Yes. Air France and Thai Airways both operate services from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This is the most direct routing and avoids hub transit complications.
Allow 20-28 weeks total. The titre test drives the timeline: at least 30 days post-vaccination before blood draw, then the 90-day wait. Start the DLD export permit concurrently during the wait to avoid extending the overall timeline.
Both routes have identical EU requirements: titre test, 90-day wait, DLD health certificate in EU AHC format. The difference is routing. France benefits from Air France direct BKK-CDG cargo. Germany is reached via Lufthansa connections. No difference in documentation requirements or preparation timeline.
Airline guides
Air France Cargo
Thai Airways
Lufthansa Cargo
Emirates SkyCargo
Breed guides
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