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Requirements
for travelling with Dogs
Contact
Information
Crossing
charges
Accommodation
in the French Alps where dogs are allowed
Since 1st October 2004, dogs have to be accompanied
by a passport to move between EU member states.
Please note if you have a Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
certificate issued prior to October 2004 this can
still be used for dogs to enter the UK until its
‘Valid until’ date. After this time the
owner should obtain an EU pet passport.
To travel from the UK to France with your dog and
then return back to the UK there are some
requirements that you must meet to avoid quarantine.
The dog must be micro chipped, vaccinated and blood
tests taken and it must be in this order.
1.
Dog needs to be micro chipped and it is recommended
to meet ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard
11785 or a reader needs to taken with you to read any
other type. Identification by tattoo is not accepted.
2.
A valid vaccination against rabies (whether first or
a booster). Dogs must be at least 3 months old.
3.
Then a blood test will be taken to ensure the vaccine
has given sufficient protection. Once a satisfactory
blood test has been given there then is a 6 month
wait before the dog will be able to enter the UK.
It’s therefore advised to leave at least 9
months before travel to start the PETS travel scheme
process (chip & vaccinate).
4.
Dog needs to be issued with an EU pet passport.
5.
Treatment for parasites between 24 and 48 hours
before your pet is checked-in to travel back to UK.
These details will be recorded on an official
certificate or in the pet passport which you will
need to show before travelling back on your crossing.
This means finding a vet in France – see the
French Yellow Pages http://www.pagesjaunes.fr
(type ‘Vétérinaire’ in Quoi
or Qui box and your destination in France e.g
Chamonix in Ou box. If you tick the box saying
‘a coté de’ it will find all vets
near to your destination as not every resort will
have a vet. You may need to travel to another resort
or area). You will need to book early to make sure
you have an appointment ready for your return trip.
6.
Check that your dog is not a banned breed in France.
If your dog is due a booster make sure you organise
it on time. One day late and you have to start the
process all over again (including the 6 month wait).
Contact information
See full information on
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets/index.htm
where you can also download fact sheets.
Website: www.defra.gov.uk
PETS Helpline – 0870 241 1710 (Mon-Fri
08.30-5.30)
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Crossing Charge
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Additional information
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Eurotunnel
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£30 return per dog* (direction from
France to UK)
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Stay in car during crossing. You will need to
visit the Pet Control booth in Calais before
check-in lanes so they can carry out checks
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P&O
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£15 each way per dog*
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Stay in car 1. Check
in at least 60 mins before return.
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Brittany Ferries
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£16.50 (UK to France) £24.75
(France to UK) per dog*
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Stay in car during crossing on car deck
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*Registered Guide Dogs are free
1
Except Hull-Rotterdam/Zeebrugge routes where check in
is 90 mins before return. Dogs remain inside
air-conditioned kennels on vehicle decks.
Grand Massif/Flaine region
Aravis region
Mont Blanc region
3 Valleys & Tarentaise region
Oisans region
Maurienne Valley
Lakes
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