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European law is constantly evolving, it is recommended to consult the latest updates on the websites of the French Ministry of Agriculture and the UK Department for Environment, Food Rural Affairs.
European Regulation n ° 998 2003 on the non-commercial movement of pet dogs, cats and ferrets has been implemented in 2004 and harmonises the health requirements for such movements.
Requirements to enter France with cats, dogs, ferrets your pet animals.
1 identification clearly readable tattoo or microchip under the skin is an electronic identification system.
3 An EU pet passport certifying rabies vaccination issued by a veterinarian approved by the government in the UK, a local veterinary inspector Passport also provides for other vaccinations past record, but a valid vaccination against rabies will be the only requirement for EU Member States the animal to enter France the European passport for animals is the only document accepted by the French authorities pet Travel Scheme pETS certificate is invalid to enter France.
Please note Since 20 May 2005, animals less than three months and not vaccinated against rabies are not allowed to enter France The animal is allowed to enter France 21 days after its first full vaccination against rabies.
Please see the French Ministry of Agriculture PDF document for more information.
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More generally, treatment for tapeworms and ticks are not mandatory, but they are desirable.
When you take your pet abroad, we recommend you bring a current immunization record of the animal and your pet is treated against diseases that are widespread in Europe such as.
Heartworm Dirofilaria leishmaniasis Babesiosis Ehrlichiosis tapeworm whitewash hepatitis, etc.
Please talk to your veterinarian about it.
Animals cats, dogs and ferrets go to France on a temporary basis ith back later in the UK.
If you return to the UK with your pet after traveling in France, you must comply with additional health requirements to comply with UK regulations Please note that the microchip, vaccination and blood test must be performed in this order.
1 Identifying your pet chip under the skin that the UK authorities do not accept the tattoo identification.
2 A valid vaccination against rabies boosters and first vaccination Animals must be at least 3 months before being vaccinated.
3 For dogs and cats, a blood test managed to verify that the vaccine provided enough protection against rabies carried out by a laboratory approved by the EU a minimum of 6 months must elapse between the date of the blood test giving a satisfactory result and the arrival of the animal in the UK the blood test and 6 month wait does not apply to ferrets.
4 An EU passport pet issued by a veterinarian approved by the government in France, a veterinarian who has the health mandate.
5 The treatment against parasites and ticks tapeworm between 24 and 48 hours before your pet is checked in travel in the UK The details of the treatment must be registered on an official treatment certificate or passport for pets.
All these requirements are also mandatory for guide dogs and hearing.
Pet birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, invertebrates, fish, rodents and lagomorphs rabbits, Guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, etc.
If you are going to stay permanently in France with your pet bird, reptiles, amphibians, insects, invertebrates, fish, rodents and lagomorphs rabbits, Guinea-pig, hamster, mouse, rat, etc. or if you are going to transport your pet by France without back in the UK, you must obtain a certificate from a local veterinary inspector a private veterinarian who is authorized to issue certificates for the import export of pets to travel with your pet.
IA certificate of good health in both languages to show that your pet door no signs of disease, in particular of a specific infectious disease in its species, for example, myxomatosis for rabbits, etc. This certificate must be issued between 1 and 5 days before the entry of animals in France.
You can find a veterinarian registered in the UK visit.
II The pet owner must declare that he is the owner of the animal that accompanies it and sell it on.
As for the trip, please contact the appropriate transportation companies to check whether you are allowed to travel with your pet.
Before traveling and if in doubt, it is advisable to check if your pet belongs to a species endangered as indicated by the CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora See specific requirements.
If you intend to return to the UK with your pet after your stay in France, you must contact the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs or the Ministry of Agriculture and rural Development in Northern Ireland for an import license You can get more information about quarantine procedures.
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1A Page Street London SW1 4PK.
Tel 44 0 207 904 6222 Fax 44 0 207 904 6834 Website.
For more information, you can contact the British Embassy in France.
Great Britain Embassy 35 Boulevard du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75383 Paris cedex 08.
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau of the identification and control of animal movements 251 rue de Vaugirard 75015 PARIS.
Telephone 00 33 1 49 55 84 72 Fax 00 33 1 49 55 81 97 Site.
As for the French authorities are concerned, there are no restrictions on the roads for the transport of animals between the UK and France The use of private means of transport boats or other permitted.
Please also be aware that special regulations are also applicable to the import of dangerous dogs endangered species and Veterinary Medicine Please see articles in the section for how to import more information.
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