Pet Relocation Guide to France
Yes — as an EU member, France applies the EU's rules for pets arriving from a "non-listed third country" like Türkiye. The process runs in this order: ISO-compatible microchip, then rabies vaccination, then a blood titration test at an EU-approved laboratory at least 30 days after vaccination, and if the result is 0.5 IU/ml or higher, a 3-month wait from the date the blood was drawn. Travel is not possible before that period ends. Entry requires an EU Animal Health Certificate issued by an official vet no more than 10 days before travel. France has no additional France-specific border point or route restriction; entry is possible through any EU entry point. No quarantine applies once requirements are fully met. You should separately check your airline's (particularly Turkish Airlines' France routes) own cabin/cargo pet policy.
General Requirements
- ISO-compatible microchip (before vaccination)
- Rabies vaccination
- Blood titration test — at least 30 days after vaccination, at an EU-approved lab
- Result must be ≥0.5 IU/ml; wait 3 months from the date of the blood draw
- EU Animal Health Certificate — issued no more than 10 days before travel
- No fixed border-point requirement (any EU entry point)
Note: Rules are updated from time to time. Confirm the current requirements via the official EU source and French authorities before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is quarantine applied when entering France?
No, when the microchip, vaccination, titer test, waiting period, and health certificate requirements are all fully met, no quarantine is applied.
Do I need to enter through a specific airport?
No, since France is an EU member, entry is possible through any EU entry point.
Does the same process apply to cats?
Yes, EU rules apply the same microchip, vaccination, titer test, and health certificate framework to both cats and dogs.
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