International Pet Travel to France Paris from Australia

International Pet Transport to France

Key Takeaways:

France follows EU pet import regulations - all pets travelling from Australia to France require a microchip, valid rabies vaccination certificate, export permit and EU health certificate as a minimum
Departure Pets flies pets into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) using Qatar Airways, Emirates and Qantas
There is no quarantine for pets entering France from Australia, provided all documentation is correct and in order
Our team manages everything - vet appointments, documentation, flight bookings, export permits and delivery to your new address in France
Your Departure Pets consultant will confirm all current requirements based on your pet's destination, entry airport and individual circumstances

Planning to relocate your pet from Australia to France? Whether you're moving to Paris, settling on the Côte d'Azur, or starting a new chapter somewhere in between, France is one of our most popular international pet relocation destinations. As a member of the European Union, France applies the EU's biosecurity framework for incoming pets - and navigating that framework correctly from Australia requires precise documentation and careful timing.

At Departure Pets, our experienced team manages every step of your pet's journey from Australia to France - from your front door through to safe delivery at your new French address.

Why Use Departure Pets for Pet Transport to France?

France enforces EU-standard pet import requirements, and the process from Australia involves coordinating across multiple government agencies on both sides of the journey. The EU framework is thorough - a missed step or incorrectly timed vaccination can create delays at the border that are entirely avoidable with the right preparation.

Departure Pets handles every detail on your behalf. From managing your DAFF appointments and veterinary protocol in Australia through to destination clearance in France, our team ensures everything is in order before your pet travels - so there are no surprises on arrival.

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France Pet Import Requirements from Australia

All pets travelling from Australia to France must meet the following EU pet import requirements before departure. Your assigned Departure Pets consultant will confirm the full and current requirements based on your pet's destination, entry airport and individual circumstances.

Microchip: ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip required for all dogs and cats, implanted before rabies vaccination
Rabies Vaccination: a valid rabies vaccination certificate is required for all pets entering France. The vaccination must be administered after microchipping
EU Health Certificate: completed by an accredited veterinarian within 10 days of travel and endorsed by DAFF - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Export Permit: issued by DAFF - the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Airline-Approved Travel Crate: your pet must travel in a PP pet travel crate (polypropylene crate) that meets IATA size and ventilation standards. PP crate is the standard industry term in the Southern Hemisphere - this is also commonly referred to as a BB crate in France and other Northern Hemisphere countries

Important: We recommend contacting Departure Pets as early as possible before your planned departure date. This allows our team to manage all export preparations, flight scheduling, documentation and veterinary requirements correctly and without any last-minute pressure. Your consultant will confirm the exact preparation timeline based on your pet's current vaccination status and travel date.

France map with pet travel airport locations

Airports We Service for Pet Relocation in France

Departure Pets transports pets into the following French airports using Qatar Airways, Emirates and Qantas. All airports require an airline-approved PP travel crate, microchip, valid rabies vaccination certificate, export permit and EU health certificate.

These airports cover both ends of the country, with Paris Charles de Gaulle serving as the main international gateway for pets relocating to Paris and the surrounding regions, and Nice Côte d'Azur servicing the south of France, including Nice, Monaco, Cannes, and the broader Côte d'Azur region.

Pet Flights to Paris

Airport Code: CDG

Location:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
95700 Roissy-en-France,
France

Pet Travel Requirements

IATA Pet Travel Crate
Microchip
Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate
Export Permit
Health Certificate

Pet Flights to Nice

Airport Code: NCE

Location:
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Rue Costes et Bellonte,
06206 Nice,
France

Pet Travel Requirements

IATA Pet Travel Crate
Microchip
Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate
Export Permit
Health Certificate

If your preferred airport is not listed above, please contact our team directly and we will do our best to accommodate your pet's relocation to your preferred destination in France

What Does Departure Pets Manage for France Pet Relocations?

Our team coordinates every aspect of your pet's journey from Australia to France, including:

Residence collection - we collect your pet directly from your home in Australia
Boarding - safe, comfortable accommodation at our pet lounges while your pet awaits travel
DAFF appointments - full compliance with Australian export requirements managed for you
Veterinary protocol - all required health checks, vaccinations and certifications coordinated by our team
Export permit - arranged and verified before departure
Flight bookings - we manage all cargo bookings with the airline
Destination clearance - your Pet Travel consultant will confirm all arrival and clearance requirements for France
Door-to-door delivery - your pet arrives safely at their new home in France

Want to know more about what happens at each stage? Read our how pet travel works guide for a full overview of the process. You can also read what our customers are saying about their experience relocating with Departure Pets.

A Jack Russell dog travelling Interstate from Australia

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France is one of our most well-established international routes and our team knows exactly what it takes to get your pet there safely and compliantly. Get in touch today for a tailored quote

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FAQs Pet Transport to France from Australia

All pets travelling from Australia to France require a valid rabies vaccination, administered after microchipping. Departure Pets will coordinate all required veterinary appointments and confirm the correct timing for your pet's vaccination as part of the relocation process. Your consultant will confirm the full vaccination requirements based on your pet's individual circumstances and travel date.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the primary international gateway into France and the best entry point for pets relocating to Paris and northern or central France. Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) services the south of France, including Nice, Cannes, Monaco and the broader Côte d'Azur region. Your Departure Pets consultant will advise on the most appropriate entry airport based on your final destination in France.

Your pet must travel in an airline-approved PP travel crate (polypropylene crate) that allows them to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably. In France and other Northern Hemisphere countries, this is commonly referred to as a BB crate - they refer to the same style of airline-approved travel crate. The correct size depends on your pet's measurements (learn how to measure your pet here). Departure Pets will advise on the right crate for your pet and can arrange one as part of your relocation to France.

We recommend contacting Departure Pets as early as possible once you know your move date. This gives our team the time needed to manage all documentation, veterinary requirements and flight bookings correctly. Airlines only accept pet cargo bookings up to 90 days in advance - which is an important difference from standard passenger travel planning - so the earlier you engage us, the better positioned we are to secure the right flights for your pet.

France is one of our most popular international destinations, but we regularly relocate pets all around the world. Visit our destination guides for full import requirements, approved airports and airline options:

You can also view our full list of international pet travel destinations and services.

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