Bringing your pet to France
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, have EU pet passport or health certificate.
Live pet transport prices to France
| Route into France | Airports | Options | From (1 pet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Paris | JNB → PAR | 1 airline | from $688 |
| Dubai → Nice | DXB → NCE | 1 airline | from $862 |
| Dubai → Lyon | DXB → LYS | 1 airline | from $862 |
| Cape Town → Marseille | CPT → MRS | 1 airline | from $1,370 |
| Johannesburg → Marseille | JNB → MRS | 1 airline | from $1,370 |
| Johannesburg → Nice | JNB → NCE | 3 airlines | from $1,540 |
| Johannesburg → Toulouse | JNB → TLS | 2 airlines | from $1,663 |
| Durban → Lyon | DUR → LYS | 1 airline | from $1,701 |
| Durban → Nice | DUR → NCE | 1 airline | from $1,701 |
| Johannesburg → Bordeaux | JNB → BOD | 1 airline | from $1,717 |
| Johannesburg → Lyon | JNB → LYS | 2 airlines | from $1,749 |
| Dubai → Paris | DXB → CDG | 1 airline | from $1,807 |
| Johannesburg → Paris | JNB → CDG | 7 airlines | from $1,844 |
| Cape Town → Lyon | CPT → LYS | 1 airline | from $2,030 |
Real prices from our live rate engine — for a medium dog (~40 kg chargeable), including documents. Your exact price depends on breed and crate size.
How the move works, step by step
- 1 · Instant quote. Enter your route and pet details online — you see the exact all-inclusive price in seconds, built from live airline rates.
- 2 · Documents & vet work. We prepare the health certificate, import permit and vaccination checks for France, and book the vet appointments in the right order.
- 3 · Crate & flight. Your pet travels in an IATA-approved crate sized to their breed, in the pressurised, temperature-controlled hold of a pet-safe airline.
- 4 · Arrival & delivery. Our destination agent clears customs and can deliver your pet to the door — while you follow every step live in the FlyMyPet app.
How much does it cost to move a pet to France?
International relocations to France typically range from $688 on the cheapest live route–$6,000 depending on your origin city, the size of your dog or cat, the airline and optional services like door collection and delivery. Use our instant quote tool for an exact, all-inclusive price.
Frequently asked questions
Is quarantine required to bring a pet to France?
No mandatory quarantine applies for compliant pets entering France, provided every import requirement is met.
Does France require a microchip for imported pets?
Yes — an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
What are the pet import requirements for France?
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies, have EU pet passport or health certificate.
How much does it cost to fly a pet to France?
Most international pet relocations to France range from about $1,500 to $6,000 depending on origin, pet size, airline and add-on services. FlyMyPet gives you an exact instant price online.
