Pet Transport from Thailand to France: EU Titre Test and DLD Export

All EU member states apply identical requirements for pets from Thailand. The full sequence: ISO microchip (implanted before or same day as first vaccination); rabies vaccination primary course (21-day wait); FAVN or ELISA titre test at an EU-approved laboratory (result 0.5 IU/ml or above, blood draw at least 30 days after final vaccination); mandatory 90-day wait from blood draw date; EU-format AHC from DLD-authorised official vet in Thailand, endorsed by DLD, issued within 10 days of EU entry. No quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

France does not impose additional requirements beyond the EU standard for pets from Thailand. There is no French federal breed ban comparable to Germany’s four-breed restriction. French municipalities may have their own classifications for “chiens dangereux” (dangerous dogs), but there is no national breed-specific import ban. Check locally for your specific destination in France if your dog is a breed that might be subject to local regulations.

Air France operates direct cargo services from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This is the most practical routing for Thailand-to-France live animal cargo and avoids the hub connection complexity of routes that transit via Dubai, Hong Kong, or other intermediate points. Thai Airways also provides Bangkok-to-CDG services. CDG is the principal French entry airport and has established procedures for live animal imports.

The DLD export process in Thailand requires an export permit applied for 2-3 weeks before departure, plus a health certificate in EU AHC format from a DLD-authorised official vet, endorsed by DLD, issued within 10 days of the French entry date. The DLD process adds preparation time compared to Vietnam’s MARD process (which does not require a separate export permit). Start the DLD permit application concurrently with the 90-day titre test wait, not after it. This way the permit is ready when the wait period ends.

The requirements for France, Germany, and the Netherlands are identical from Thailand: same titre test, same 90-day wait, same EU AHC format, same DLD export process. The differences are in routing. France (Paris CDG): Air France direct from BKK, and Thai Airways direct to CDG. Germany (Frankfurt FRA): Lufthansa connections from Bangkok. Netherlands (Amsterdam AMS): KLM direct from Bangkok.

All three are well-served routes. For families moving to Paris and northern France, the Air France direct BKK-CDG connection is the most convenient. For families moving to southern France, Air France to CDG with domestic connection is still the standard approach. For families who have not yet decided between France, Germany, and the Netherlands as their EU destination, routing is not a significant differentiator; all three are straightforward from Bangkok.