Destinations: your routes to and from France
Every guide covers both directions separately: what France and the European Union require on arrival, and what the destination requires when you leave France. The rules are almost never symmetrical.
Start with the direction of your move
Europe
United KingdomFrance ⇄ UK
Great Britain accepts the EU pet passport, with tapeworm treatment for dogs and an approved route (ferry, Le Shuttle or air cargo). The other way, a GB resident needs an animal health certificate for every trip.
SwitzerlandFrance ⇄ Switzerland
Switzerland applies rules equivalent to the EU's: pet passport, no titre test, no set point of entry. But dogs with cropped ears or docked tails cannot be imported, except when moving house with customs arranged in advance.
GermanyFrance ⇄ Germany
Between France and Germany the EU pet passport is enough. But German federal law bars Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bull Terriers from entering, including from France, and each Land sets its own rules.
SpainFrance ⇄ Spain
Spain takes the EU pet passport and allows no pet under 15 weeks. Eight breeds, including the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Rottweiler and Akita Inu, are potentially dangerous dogs there, needing a municipal licence and insurance of at least €120,000.
ItalyFrance ⇄ Italy
Italy takes the EU pet passport and has no national breed list, but an ordinance extended to September 2027 requires every dog to be on a short lead in town, with a muzzle carried. Registration after arrival depends on the region.
NetherlandsFrance ⇄ Netherlands
Between France and the Netherlands, the EU pet passport is all you need. But since 1 January 2026, hairless and fold-ear cats are banned there, even on holiday, unless born and microchipped before that date, and a dog moving in must be registered by a vet within 14 days.
North America
United StatesFrance ⇄ USA
A dog flying from France to the US needs to be 6 months old, with a readable microchip and a CDC Dog Import Form receipt; a cat needs no federal document. Coming back, no titre test, but an EU health certificate endorsed by USDA within 10 days of arrival.
CanadaFrance ⇄ Canada
A dog or cat over 3 months old flying from France to Canada needs a rabies vaccination certificate, and a complete EU pet passport can serve as one. Coming back, no titre test, but an EU health certificate endorsed by CFIA before departure.
Asia
TaiwanFrance ⇄ Taiwan
Taiwan does not treat France as rabies-free: titre test at an accepted lab, import permit and 7 days of quarantine, unless the blood was drawn 180 days to 1 year before arrival and the permit was filed in time. Coming back to France needs no titre: Taiwan is in Annex II.
JapanFrance ⇄ Japan
Japan does not treat France as rabies-free: two vaccinations, a titre test at a designated lab, a 180-day wait and 40 days' notice. The other way, Japan is in Annex II: no titre test, but an export inspection by the Animal Quarantine Service.
SingaporeFrance ⇄ Singapore
Singapore puts France in Schedule II: a rabies titre test is required (sample 90 days to 12 months before export), plus AVS licences and clearance by a recognised agent. The other way, Singapore is in the EU's Annex II: no titre test to enter France.
Hong KongFrance ⇄ Hong Kong
Hong Kong puts France in Group II: no titre test, but an AFCD special permit, a minimum age of 5 months and travel as manifested cargo only. Coming back, France needs no titre test, but an EU certificate certified by AFCD.
South KoreaFrance ⇄ South Korea
To enter South Korea, a titre test valid for 24 months, with no waiting period, and the EU pet passport are enough. Coming back to France, Korea is not exempt: titre test and a 3-month wait, unless the test was done in France before leaving.
ChinaFrance ⇄ China
For China: one pet per person, two vaccinations and a titre test at a lab recognised by Chinese customs (ANSES Nancy or Inovalys), or 30 days' quarantine. Back to France: titre test and a 3-month wait, unless the test was done in France before leaving.
Middle East
Oceania
AustraliaFrance ⇄ Australia
Australia puts France in Group 3: a titre test, a 180-day wait counted from the sample's arrival at the lab, an import permit, arrival in Melbourne as cargo and quarantine at Mickleham. The other way, Australia is in the EU's Annex II: no titre test to enter France.
New ZealandFrance ⇄ New Zealand
New Zealand puts France in Category 3: an identity check before the titre sample, a primary rabies vaccination at least 6 months before shipment, a Leishmania test, cargo into Auckland or Christchurch and at least 10 days of quarantine. Coming back, France needs no titre test.
Destinations compared at a glance
The points that weigh most on the timeline, in each direction. Each cell repeats what the country's guide says; where the guide does not sum it up in a few words, the cell points you to the guide.
| Destination | France → country | Country → France | ||||
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| Rabies titre test | Timing after the titre test | Quarantine on arrival | To arrange before you travel | EU status (Reg. 2026/636) | Titre test to enter France | |
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United Kingdom
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No | Not applicable | Only if the pet is not compliant: up to four months, or sent back | Approved route and carrier; dogs: tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before arrival | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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Switzerland
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Rules equivalent to the EU's: EU pet passport, no titre test | Listed country (Annex I) | No | |||
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Germany
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Movement between two EU Member States: EU pet passport, no titre test | EU Member State | No | |||
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Spain
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Movement between two EU Member States: EU pet passport, no titre test | EU Member State | No | |||
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Italy
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Movement between two EU Member States: EU pet passport, no titre test | EU Member State | No | |||
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Netherlands
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Movement between two EU Member States: EU pet passport, no titre test | EU Member State | No | |||
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United States
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No, except dogs that were in a high-risk country, and Hawaii | Not applicable | Only for a dog under the high-risk rules without a titre test (28 days); Hawaii is separate | Dogs: CDC Dog Import Form receipt, at least 6 months old on arrival | Listed country (Annex II) | No, for a direct trip |
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Canada
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No | Not applicable | See the guide | Rabies vaccination certificate from 3 months of age (a complete EU passport is accepted) | Listed country (Annex II) | No, for a direct trip or via the US |
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Taiwan
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Yes | Blood drawn 90 days to 1 year before arrival | 7 days, unless the waiver conditions are met | Taiwanese import permit, at least 20 days before arrival | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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Japan
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Yes, at a lab designated by Japan | 180 days after the blood sample | None if the file is complete (12 hours at most) | Notice to AQS at least 40 days before arrival | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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Singapore
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Yes | Sample taken 90 days to 12 months before export | None for a personal import arriving within 5 days of the owner (conditions apply); otherwise at least 10 days at home | PALS licence, import licence, inspection booking, Customs GST permit | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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Hong Kong
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No | Not applicable | Exempt if fully compliant; otherwise at least 4 months | AFCD special permit (valid 6 months); manifested cargo only | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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South Korea
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Yes, valid 24 months | None | None for a compliant pet, released on arrival day | No prior approval (advance notice from 10 animals) | Unlisted country | Yes: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and 3 months before the certificate, unless the test was done in the EU before leaving |
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China
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Yes, at ANSES Nancy or Inovalys (valid 1 year) | See the guide | None if compliant; 30 days without a valid titre test or microchip | One pet per person; clinical exam and DDPP endorsement within 14 days before arrival | Unlisted country | Yes: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and 3 months before the certificate, unless the test was done in the EU before leaving |
 United Arab Emirates
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Yes | See the guide | Inspection and release permit at the airport quarantine centre | MOCCAE import permit (valid 90 days); cargo only into Dubai | Listed country (Annex II) | No, for a direct trip |
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Australia
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Yes | 180 days from the sample's arrival at the lab | Mickleham: at least 10 days with the prior identity check, otherwise at least 30 days | Import permit (BICON); manifested cargo, direct to Melbourne | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
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New Zealand
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Yes | Sample 3 to 12 months before shipment | At least 10 days in an MPI-approved facility | Import permit, at least 30 working days ahead, once quarantine is booked | Listed country (Annex II) | No |
Rules change, sometimes without notice. This table sums up each guide as of its review date, shown under the country's name: the country's own guide, with its official sources, is the reference. We re-check the requirements for your case before every move.
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