Pet Taxi France to UK

Don’t get caught out at the border – make sure you know exactly what your pet will need to travel with LeShuttle.

Microchips

In order to identify your dog, cat or ferret, it must be fitted with a microchip. At check-in, we’ll need to check that your pet’s microchip number matches the microchip number on their documentation.

A tattoo from any country in the world is acceptable, as long as it was done before 3 July 2011.

When your vet is completing your pet’s official travel documents, make sure the date of implantation or the date of reading of the microchip is on or before the date of your pet’s rabies vaccination.

Your pet (who must be at least 12 weeks old at time of vaccination) must be vaccinated against rabies. There is no exemption to this requirement.

The vaccine name and manufacturer, as well as vaccination date, valid from and expiry dates must be recorded in the AHC or EU Pet Passport by a registered vet (signature and stamp or vet details are mandatory) in the relevant boxes in Rabies Section of the EU Pet Passport or AHC.

There is no exemption to this requirement. If you are travelling from EU and listed non-EU countries, the length of the waiting period before entry to the UK is 21 days after the vaccination date (the vaccination date counts as day 0). A waiting period is not required for subsequent entries into the UK, provided rabies boosters are kept up to date and recorded in your pet’s official documentation. If the vaccination is in two parts the 21 day wait will be from the date of the second vaccination.

Travel to/from the EU must take place within the current vaccination validity.

When the vet is completing your pet’s official travel documents (AHC or EU Pet Passport), make sure the date of implantation or date of reading of the microchip is the same date as, or before, the rabies vaccination.

To travel with a pet between France and the UK, you’ll need the following documents:

1. Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC): For pets with an EU pet passport issued in an EU country (or Northern Ireland), the passport is valid for travel to the UK. If the pet does not have an EU passport, you’ll need an AHC from an authorized veterinarian, which is valid for up to 10 days after issue for entry into the UK.
2. Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Pets must have a valid rabies vaccination. The first vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before travel, and boosters must be up-to-date.
3. Tapeworm Treatment Certificate (for dogs only): Dogs must be treated for tapeworm by a vet 1 to 5 days (24–120 hours) before entering the UK. The treatment must be recorded in the pet passport or AHC.
4. Microchip Documentation:The pet must be microchipped, and the chip number should be recorded in the passport or AHC. Make sure to check with travel providers (ferry, train, or airline) as they may have additional requirements for pet travel.

To travel with a pet between France and the UK, you’ll need the following documents:

1. Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate (AHC): For pets with an EU pet passport issued in an EU country (or Northern Ireland), the passport is valid for travel to the UK. If the pet does not have an EU passport, you’ll need an AHC from an authorized veterinarian, which is valid for up to 10 days after issue for entry into the UK.
2. Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Pets must have a valid rabies vaccination. The first vaccination must be administered at least 21 days before travel, and boosters must be up-to-date.
3. Tapeworm Treatment Certificate (for dogs only): Dogs must be treated for tapeworm by a vet 1 to 5 days (24–120 hours) before entering the UK. The treatment must be recorded in the pet passport or AHC.
4. Microchip Documentation:The pet must be microchipped, and the chip number should be recorded in the passport or AHC. Make sure to check with travel providers (ferry, train, or airline) as they may have additional requirements for pet travel.

No, if you follow all the entry requirements, quarantine is not needed.

The journey from Paris to London by car with pets via the Eurotunnel usually takes about 6 to 7 hours, depending on traffic, wait times, and any planned breaks along the way for your pet’s comfort. The Eurotunnel itself is a quick 35-minute crossing, but we allow extra time to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience for both you and your pet.

It takes about 35 minutes to cross from France to the UK.

The cost of a pet taxi from Paris to London can vary depending on the exact pick-up and drop-off locations as well as any special requirements. For an accurate quote, please feel free to send us a request through our “Request a Quote” form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

To help your pet feel comfortable on the journey from France to the UK, it’s essential to prepare them well. Begin by getting them used to traveling through short car rides, which can help them adjust to being in a vehicle. Bringing along familiar items like their favorite blanket, toy, or bedding can also create a sense of home, offering comfort and reassurance. Keeping calm and providing gentle reassurance during the trip can make a big difference, as pets are sensitive to our emotions. With these preparations, you can help make the trip as smooth and stress-free as possible for your pet. Our drivers are highly professional and very pet-friendly, always going the extra mile to accommodate your pet’s needs.

For long-distance pet taxi from France to London, we take extra steps to ensure pets with special needs are safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the journey. Our drivers are experienced in handling pets with various requirements.

Before the trip, we discuss your pet’s specific needs to plan the best accommodations, from scheduling breaks to providing gentle handling. Our drivers are pet-friendly and trained to create a calm environment, taking care to follow any specific instructions you provide. We’re dedicated to making the journey as smooth and stress-free as possible for your pet, regardless of their unique needs.

Yes, you and your pet stay in the pet taxi vehicle for the entire journey.

Yes, our pet taxi services offer pick-up from Paris airports, including Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), to take you and your pet through the Eurotunnel to the UK.

Yes, we can arrange to pick you up and your pet from any location in France and take you to any place in the UK.

Our traditional pet taxi services include:

• Paris CDG to London Pet Taxi
• Paris Orly to London Pet Taxi
• Lille to London Pet Taxi
• Paris to Manchester Pet Taxi
• Paris to Birmingham Pet Taxi
• Lille to Birmingham Pet Taxi
• Nice to London Pet Taxi
• Calais to Folkestone Pet Taxi
• Calais to London Pet Taxi