Pets travelling from France to the United Kingdom must meet specific health and documentation requirements. Dogs and cats need an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination, and an Animal Health Certificate issued by an official vet within the required travel window. Dogs also require tapeworm treatment administered before arriving at the UK border.
The main steps for France to UK pet travel are: microchip, rabies vaccination, Animal Health Certificate, tapeworm treatment for dogs, and border check at Folkestone PETS reception. The microchip is scanned and documents are checked before entry.
The most common reason pets are refused entry is incorrect tapeworm treatment timing. The timing is measured from when the treatment is given to when your vehicle arrives at Folkestone — not when you board the Eurotunnel. We remind every client of the correct window based on their crossing time.
Contact Paris to UK Pet Taxi by WhatsApp on +44 7459 463052 or by email at pettaxiparistouk@gmail.com. We provide free, personalised quotes and typically respond within a few hours. We operate year-round, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.