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Taking a pet from Thailand to France
France applies the standard EU entry rules for a pet arriving from Thailand, with Paris a common direct arrival point.
Last updated 30 May 2026
This guide was last reviewed in May 2026. Export rules — Thai DLD procedures, destination-country requirements and airline policies — change without notice. Use this as orientation, then confirm every current requirement with the DLD and the destination country's authority before booking.
Entering France
For the EU, Thailand counts as a non-listed third country. Entry requires an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a rabies titer test — the blood sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination, from an EU-approved laboratory — and then a three-month wait from the sample date before the pet may travel. An EU third-country animal health certificate completes the paperwork.
For the shared EU rules that apply to every member state, see our exporting a pet to the EU guide.
The French veterinary authorities oversee pet entry, and the entry health certificate is checked on arrival. Paris has direct routes from Bangkok, which shortens the journey.
The Thai side and your timeline
All of this sits on top of the Thai export process — the DLD health certificate and export permit — which your pet must clear on the way out. The two sets of paperwork have to agree.
If you came the other way, see our guide to From France (import).
Official sources
Official sources to verify against: DLD export of live animals; Suvarnabhumi AQS export: [email protected]; UK pet travel; CDC animal import (USA); EU pet movement; Japan MAFF Animal Quarantine; Singapore AVS; UAE MOCCAE pet import; Australia DAFF; New Zealand MPI; Canada CFIA; Switzerland FSVO.
Frequently asked
How long does it take to move a pet from Thailand to France?
Plan for several months if the titer test is still to be done — the three-month wait is fixed. A valid existing titer test makes it considerably faster.
Does the EU pet passport cover entry from Thailand?
No. Coming from a non-listed country your pet needs an EU third-country entry health certificate. Confirm the current rules with the French authorities.