Lead time needed
18-24 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
High
Airlines
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Pet Transport from Uzbekistan to France

Planning a pet relocation from Uzbekistan to France is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Allow about 18-24 weeks; the requirements are detailed but predictable once mapped out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely. A …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Uzbekistan to France typically takes around 18-24 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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Step by step

The Uzbekistan to France import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Confirm ISO microchip implanted and scannable.

Responsible: Vet in Uzbekistan.

2
At least 30 days before the titre blood draw.
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.

Responsible: Vet in Uzbekistan.

3
30 or more days after vaccination; allow 3-4 weeks for the result given international sample shipping.
Draw blood for the titre test at an EU-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet and approved laboratory.

4
Fixed. Runs in parallel with the export certificate application.
90-day mandatory wait from the blood draw date.

Responsible: Owner.

5
Once travel dates are set.
Apply to the territorial veterinary service for the export certificate.

Responsible: Owner.

6
Certificate finalised at the TAS border checkpoint close to departure.
Collect the endorsed EU health certificate and book cargo via Istanbul.

Responsible: Owner or cargo agent.

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter France

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. At least 21 days must pass after a first vaccination before the titre …
Rabies titre test
Required. Uzbekistan is not on the EU's list of low-risk third countries. FAVN …
Quarantine
No routine quarantine for a compliant arrival.
Import permit
Not required for a genuine non-commercial pet move.
Health certificate
EU-format non-commercial health certificate, endorsed by the territorial …
Export permit
No separate export permit for a single companion pet. The owner applies to the …
Costs

What this route typically costs

Titre test plus international sample courier: USD 180-320.
Territorial veterinary service certificate and border checkpoint …
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100-350.
Cargo, Tashkent to Paris via Istanbul: EUR 1,300-3,000 depending on …
Agent coordination for the export certificate and cargo booking: EUR …
Total typical range: EUR 1,800-4,100 over 4-6 months.

Critical points

The 90-day titre wait runs from the blood draw date, not the result date. Blood usually has to be shipped to a laboratory outside Uzbekistan.

There is no nonstop Tashkent-Paris cargo flight. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the standard routing, with multiple daily connections offering good schedule flexibility.

Uzbekistan's veterinary authority changed name and legal footing on 1 January 2023. Confirm you're dealing with the current vetgov.uz portal, not an outdated domain.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Turkish Airlines via Istanbul
Multiple daily Tashkent-Istanbul flights connect into Turkish Airlines' daily …
Cargo Only
Air France Cargo
Handles the arrival leg into Paris CDG, where the Roissy Animal Hotel manages inspection.
Cargo Only
Uzbekistan Airways
Flies Tashkent to Frankfurt and Milan nonstop, but not currently to Paris. A useful …
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

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.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Uzbekistan Airways flies nonstop to Frankfurt and Milan, but not currently to Paris. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is the standard routing, with multiple daily connections.
Yes. Uzbekistan is not on the EU’s list of low-risk third countries, so a titre test result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, with a 90-day wait from the blood draw date.
The territorial veterinary service, under the Committee of Veterinary and Livestock Development (Ministry of Agriculture), which replaced the former State Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development on 1 January 2023.
18 to 24 weeks is realistic, driven mainly by the EU’s 90-day post-titre wait and the international courier time needed for the blood sample.
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  • Air France Cargo
  • Uzbekistan Airways
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Lead time18-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
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