Bringing Your Pets to France
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/customs/7000.asp#dpr
I. Dogs, cats and ferrets
The European Union adopted new measures for the importation of pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) into the EU member states.
In order to bring their dogs, cats and ferrets from the United States into France, travelers must abide by the following conditions:
- each family is limited to 5 animals. Every animal must be at least 3 months old (or otherwise travel with the mother).
- every animal must be identified by a microchip (standard ISO 11784/11785) or a tattoo. If the microchip's standard is different, you must bring your own scanner in order to read the microchip.
- every animal must have a valid rabies vaccination (if it is the first rabies vaccination for the pet, you must wait 30 days before departure)
- the health certificate will be valid for 4 months after signature by an official veterinarian (certified by the USDA) or endorsement by the competent authority (USDA). The list of USDA Area Offices of Veterinary Services may be consulted at the following URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/area_offices.htm
However, it is strongly recommended to do the health certificate a few days before departure.
- the blood test is not required for animals coming from Canada and the United States.
Application to print: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/fr/oj/dat/2004/l_065/l_06520040303fr00130019.pdf
II. Domestic pet rodents (rabbits, hamsters, mice...)
You may bring into France a maximum of 5 domestic rodents. A health certificate (in French), executed not more than ten days prior to arrival into France by a national licensed veterinarian of the country of export must accompany the rodent.
Application to print: http://www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/customs/22000.htm
III. Pets reptiles not intended for sale
You may bring into France a maximum of 5 pet reptiles (by family), provided:
- they are not sold under any circumstances;
- they are accompanied by a health certificate executed not more than ten days prior to arrival and bearing the signature of a licensed veterinarian of the country of export;
- they must be free of evidence of disease (in particular, of lesions of the skin).