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10/15/2026

What are the most common mistakes Americans make when moving to France with a pet?

France doesn’t require a rabies titer test or a long quarantine for pets from the U.S., so many families assume the move will be simple. The rules that do apply are strict about order, timing, and paperwork. A pet that doesn’t meet them can be refused entry or quarantined at the owner’s expense.

The five mistakes we see most:
- Leaving pet paperwork until the last few weeks
- Giving the rabies vaccine before the microchip is implanted and scanned
- Buying your own ticket before confirming your pet’s spot with the airline
- Forgetting that pets must be registered with I-CAD, France’s national pet database, within 7 days of arrival
- Signing a short-stay rental that can legally refuse animals

It also matters that France bans the import of Category 1 dogs, including pit bull, boerboel, and Tosa types without a pedigree. The penalties reach 6 months in prison and a €15,000 fine.

Read the full breakdown, including what each mistake actually costs: https://hubs.li/Q04BdPdh0

10/13/2026

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"Hi Sarah! Archie seems to have done well on his very long journey and is getting used to his new life. It was a nerve-wracking process, so many family and friends were invested in Archie's well-being. Thank you for your help!"

10/10/2026

Does your pet need an EU pet passport to move from the US to France? No, and you can’t get one before you move.

EU pet passports are only issued to owners who live in the EU, and USDA APHIS confirms they can’t be obtained in the United States. Your dog or cat enters France on an EU health certificate, issued by your USDA-accredited vet and endorsed by USDA.

The passport comes after you settle in. Once you live in France, a French veterinarian can issue one, and it stays valid for life as long as your pet’s rabies vaccination is current. It’s what makes future trips simpler, whether that’s a weekend in Italy or a holiday flight home to the US.

The full guide covers what’s inside the passport, which pages a US vet must never write in, and when your pet can fly back into the EU on the passport alone. 👇
https://hubs.li/Q04zQpPS0

10/09/2026

Moving to France with your dog or cat? Put this on your first-week calendar: you have 7 days after arrival to register your pet with I-CAD, France’s national pet identification database.

Here’s how it works:
- A French vet opens an import file using your pet’s existing microchip number and the original health certificate they traveled on. I-CAD then emails you a private link to upload documents, sign electronically, and pay the €12 fee.
- Once the file is approved, you download your pet’s ID card from your online owner account.

One detail catches many families off guard. The person who takes your pet to the French vet should be the owner named on the health certificate. If the names don’t match, I-CAD can treat the move as a commercial import, which brings extra requirements.

Read the full guide👇
https://hubs.ly/Q04zQlLm0

10/09/2026

ICYMI: On-demand Recording 🎥 From Takeoff to Tenancy: A Live Q&A on Relocating to the UK with Pets Lets

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10/07/2026

Is your dog allowed to move to France? 🇫🇷🐕

France doesn't keep a long list of banned breeds. Instead, French law sorts certain dogs into two categories, and which one your dog lands in can decide whether your move happens at all.

🚫 Category 1: Attack dogs (banned from import)
Dogs without a recognized pedigree that look like an American Staffordshire Terrier, a Mastiff, or a Tosa. Importing one is a criminal offense in France, carrying up to six months in prison and a €15,000 fine. No permit or paperwork changes that.

✅ Category 2: Guard and defense dogs (allowed, with rules)
Pedigreed American Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, and Tosas, plus Rottweiler-type dogs without papers. These dogs can enter France, but owners must register the microchip in France's Icad database, keep rabies vaccination recorded in an EU pet passport, complete a one-day owner training course, get a behavioral evaluation, carry liability insurance, and apply for a free detention permit from the local mayor. In public, the dog must be leashed and muzzled.

📄 Why pedigree papers matter so much
A pedigreed American Staffordshire Terrier is Category 2. A dog with the same build and no recognized papers is Category 1. Confirm your registry papers are recognized by France's Société Centrale Canine before you assume they'll carry over.

🐾 Got a mixed breed or rescue?
France classifies by appearance, not DNA. The French government recommends getting a written veterinary assessment of your dog's breed type that you can show to officials if asked.

🏠 Renting in France?
Long-term leases generally can't ban pets, but landlords can ban Category 1 dogs. Short-term tourist rentals can refuse all animals.
Before you book a flight or sign a lease, get the breed question settled first.

Read the full guide here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04zw45V0

10/07/2026

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10/07/2026

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10/06/2026

Moving to France with your dog or cat? 🇫🇷 Good news: it's one of the more straightforward moves out of the U.S. Because the U.S. is on the EU's approved country list, there's no rabies titer test, no import permit, and no tapeworm treatment required for France.

But "straightforward" doesn't mean you can skip the details. Here's what your pet needs:
✅ An ISO-compliant microchip, implanted and scanned BEFORE the rabies vaccine
✅ A valid rabies vaccination. A first (primary) vaccine needs at least 21 days before your pet can travel.
✅ An EU health certificate from a USDA-accredited vet, endorsed by USDA APHIS within 10 days of your pet's arrival in the EU

Two details catch people off guard:
⚠️ A primary rabies vaccine given in the U.S. is valid for travel for only 1 year, even if it's a 3-year product.
⚠️ The 10-day endorsement window counts back from your arrival in the EU, not your departure from the U.S.

Dog owners should also know that France bans the import of Category 1 dogs entirely, and new EU health certificate forms took effect in October 2026, so older blank templates shouldn't be used.

Get the full breakdown and watch the full video here: https://hubs.li/Q04zf5B10