Pet Transport France to Georgia: 2026 Guide
Georgia (the South Caucasus country, not the US state) is accessible from France with a good connection via Istanbul. The process is lighter than many international moves: advance …
The import process, in full
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Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet
Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet
Responsible: DGAL-authorised vet, then DDPP
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Responsible: Airline cargo, then NFA at TBS
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Critical points
Georgia the country and Georgia the US state share a name. Ensure all documents clearly state the Republic of Georgia and Tbilisi (TBS).
NFA advance notification is required, not optional. Contact nfa.gov.ge before booking flights.
The DGAL health certificate for non-EU countries is not the same as the EU pet passport.
Georgian Airways cargo acceptance for live animals should be confirmed directly before booking.
Advance notification to Georgia's NFA: what it involves
Unlike some countries that require a full import permit before allowing pets in, Georgia’s process centres on advance notification to the National Food Agency (NFA). You contact the NFA at nfa.gov.ge before your travel date to notify them of your pet’s planned arrival and confirm the current documentation requirements.
This is a requirement, not a courtesy. Arriving at Tbilisi airport without having notified the NFA is a risk you should not take. The notification process gives the NFA the information they need to prepare for the inspection and confirm that your pet meets Georgia’s requirements.
Georgia’s requirements are relatively straightforward: a current rabies vaccination, microchip (recommended), and a valid health certificate from French authorities. The NFA is generally responsive and the process is less bureaucratic than some neighbouring countries’ permit systems.
Paris CDG as a cargo hub for Tbilisi
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is one of Europe’s largest cargo airports and handles significant volumes of live animal shipments. Air France Cargo operates from CDG to many destinations, and Turkish Airlines connections from CDG to Istanbul (IST) are frequent and reliable.
The CDG-IST-TBS routing via Turkish Airlines is the most commonly used option for France-to-Georgia pet cargo. Turkish Airlines operates multiple daily CDG-IST flights and regular IST-TBS services. The total journey time is approximately 8-11 hours from CDG to TBS.
Georgian Airways also operates direct TBS-CDG flights, which means inbound cargo from France to TBS may be possible via Georgian Airways on the return leg of their Paris service. This is worth exploring as it would eliminate the Istanbul connection. Contact Georgian Airways Cargo directly to check current live animal acceptance and booking procedures.
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