Travel in France with pets, animals, cat, dog

France visit : tourism with pets

Pets are welcome in France, but there are rules for visiting France with an animal :

Age : Pets must be at least 3 months old

Tag : Pets must be tagged

Rabies : Check your veterinary doctor befor leaving because the rules against rabies may chage from a day to another. Ususally, pets must be vaccinated against rabies more than one month and less than a year ago before entering to France, or the pet must have been re-vaccinated within the year (bring your vaccination card issued by a veterinary doctor) or you must have a certificate issued by a veterinary doctor, stating that the pet is in good health, the pet comes from a country with no rabies since at least three years and the pet has remained in thic country for the past six months or since its birth.

Pets must have a collar with your name and address.

Are there animals forbidden or prohibited in France ?

Yes there are animals forbidden in France, such as :

Less than 3 months animals

Dangerous fighting dogs : pit bulls, Boer bulls...

Check with your veterinary doctor if your animal is allowed in France