Pet Transport Taiwan to France: 2026 Guide
Regulations sourced from DEFRA, USDA APHIS, DAFF and other official authorities. How we source our data →
The Taiwan to France process
Responsible: Vet in Taiwan
Responsible: Vet in Taiwan
Responsible: Owner or agent
Responsible: BAPHIQ-registered vet plus BAPHIQ endorsement
Responsible: Airline cargo and French customs
France: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Taiwan is on the EU's listed third countries schedule under EU Regulation 576/2013. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026. |
| Quarantine | No quarantine for compliant pets. French customs inspects at Paris CDG. |
| Import permit | No import permit required. BAPHIQ-endorsed EU-format health certificate is the required document. |
| Health certificate | EU-format certificate endorsed by BAPHIQ, issued within 10 days of travel. |
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for companion animals from Taiwan beyond the BAPHIQ health certificate. Primary departure airport: Taipei Taoyuan (TPE). |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary health certificate issued by a BAPHIQ-registered official vet and endorsed by BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine). EU-format required. Issued within 10 days of travel. |
What this route typically costs
| 1 | BAPHIQ health certificate and endorsement: TWD 2,000-5,000 (approximately EUR 60-155) |
| 2 | IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed |
| 3 | Cargo TPE to CDG via hub: EUR 800-2,000 depending on crate size and routing |
| 4 | Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 150-400 |
| 5 | Total typical range: EUR 1,140-2,800 |
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Airlines on this route
Taiwan EU-listed: no titre test and the BAPHIQ certificate for France
EU Regulation 576/2013 lists Taiwan as a recognised territory for pet movement. Taiwanese pets entering France need only a valid ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination (21-day wait after a primary course), and the BAPHIQ-endorsed EU-format health certificate. No titre test, no 3-month wait. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) operates under Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture. A BAPHIQ-registered official vet issues the EU-format health certificate within 10 days of travel; BAPHIQ endorses it before departure. The documentation process is well-established in Taiwan for owners moving internationally.
Hub routing from Taipei to Paris CDG and France's Category 1 breed check
There is no direct cargo service from Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Paris CDG. EVA Air connects TPE to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) with onward connections to CDG. China Airlines connects TPE to Frankfurt (FRA) with onward connections to CDG. Air France provides cargo connections via European hub partners. Confirm live animal acceptance on every segment when booking.
France’s breed legislation divides restricted breeds into two categories. Category 1 covers Pit Bull type dogs without official LOF or FCI breed registration; these cannot be imported. Category 2 covers Rottweiler and American Staffordshire Terrier with recognised pedigree; these can enter with ongoing restrictions. Most breeds common in Taiwan are unaffected, but confirm breed status before starting the process if there is any uncertainty.
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