Domestic Carnivores
Private individuals may enter French territory accompanied by cats and dogs, not
destined for sale, which are over three months of age, up to a limit of three
animals, of which at most one is a young animal (3 to 6 months), provided that a
vaccination certificate is produced that identifies the animal exactly (tattooed
number or microchip).
In cases in which the animals come from countries that have been free from
rabies for over three years and they are not vaccinated against rabies, the
anti-rabies vaccination certificate may be replaced by a certificate stating
that the animal comes from a country that has been free from rabies for over
three years and that it has lived in this country for more than six months or
since birth. In cases that do not comply with these conditions, travellers are
obliged to obtain a special derogation from the Ministry of Agriculture (animal
protection bureau).
N.B.: absolute ban on the importation and introduction into the national
territory of personal protection and guard dogs. These are dogs which because of
their morphological features are similar to Staffordshire Terriers and American
Staffordshire Terriers (commonly known as “pit bull terriers”), Mastiff and
Boerbulls, and Tosca, and which are not registered in a genealogical book
recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Other Animals
Please contact the Ministry of Agriculture to find out about the health
conditions and exemptions authorised in the case of other species.
Plants and Plant Products
Some plants and plant products are subject to plant health controls when
imported into Community territory.
Contact the Ministry of Agriculture (Subdirectorate for Plant Quality and
Protection).
Foodstuffs of Animal Origin
Foodstuffs of animal origin must comply with certain health requirements and be
checked, upon importation, at a border inspection post.
Contact the Ministry of Agriculture (Directorate General for Foodstuffs).
Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2006
Reproduction is authorised.
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