Your pet can stay in the car with you during the crossing. It only takes 35 minutes, but it's probably best to make sure you schedule a break in our pet exercise area beforehand, just in case! Hopefully, all your questions about travelling with your pets have been answered. It's so easy with Eurotunnel!
If your pet is traveling to France alone from another EU country, it must travel from a licensed premises which is registered with the governing authority in your EU country responsible for the import and export of pets. Your veterinarian must obtain and update an EU Pet Passport for your pet.
In general, there are dedicated places on the boats for the pets to do their business. If it's not the case, it's on the outside deck. In any case, you will need to pick up his poops and if possible spill a little water on the pee.
When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs: a microchip. a valid rabies vaccination. an animal health certificate unless you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
The rules to take a dog to France from the UK are fairly straightforward, although it may be a little harder to organise your transport, unless you are taking your own car. Your dog will require a pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination, from at least 21 days before your date of travel.
For dogs to be allowed to travel across Spanish borders, the general rules of the EU apply: You must carry a valid EU pet passport. Your dog must have a microchip (or have a clearly legible tattoo from before 3rd July 2011).
You can still use your pet passport if it was issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland and are travelling to another EU country. Note: Be sure to speak with an official veterinarian (OV) and check the government website before you travel.
France
- The animal must be at least 12 weeks old.
- Your pet must be identified by a microchip (standard ISO 11784 or annex A ISO standard 11785) or a tattoo.
- Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination.
- You must get a health certificate from your veterinarian and endorsed by USDA.
Dogs, cats or ferrets are allowed on our ships, as long as they meet all the EU entry requirements and have a valid AHC or EU Pet Passport.
Introducing Pet AirwaysOn Pet Airways, pets fly in comfort and safety in the main cabin of our own aircraft. There is plenty of fresh, cool air and our pawsengers are constantly monitored by our On-Board Pet Attendants..
At the UK Pet Reception from 1st January 2021 you should also bring with you your pet's Animal Health Certificate and the pet reception referral hanger you will have been issued at check-in. An EU pet passport, issued in Great Britain, will be invalid to travel from UK to France from the 1st January 2021.
Dog passport application in 2020 costs £60+
In 2020, the cost for the official Pet Passport is £60, in the UK. This is a fixed cost. Though, some veterinary practises may add surcharges. Obtaining your dog's passport is a straight forward exercise and should take 30 minutes to an hour.You can stay in your car or get out and walk around. You can buy a pass to ride as a passenger (no vehicle). You will want to be back to your car before they actually are securing the ferry to the dock, but of course go up on deck or you will miss some very pretty scenery. You do pay for passengers too.
Pet passports can be issued within 24 hours Monday to Friday. However, after your pet has received their rabies vaccination, you must wait 21 days to travel. Most people allow ample time to get their pets a passport, but it can be obtained in around 3 weeks to a month if needed.
Pet animals may be allowed to travel on buses, ferries, light rail and in a taxi if it is confined in a box, basket or other container as required by the NSW Passenger Transport Act and regulations. However, permission is still required by staff or the driver.
You can get a pet passport from a vet authorised to issue them in Part 1 listed countries. If your vet does not issue pet passports, ask them for the nearest one that does or contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency. When you get a pet passport you'll need to take: your pet.
Dogs flying into the UK can only travel as cargo, not in the cabin or even as check-in baggage. But, there's no similar prohibition against dogs flying in the cabin or as check-in baggage on flights out of the UK to Spain!
Brittany Ferries sail 3 routes from the UK to Spain. Sailing from Portsmouth and Plymouth, there are up to 8 sailings a week between the UK and Spain. Sail to Northern Spain with sailings from Portsmouth to Bilbao, Portsmouth to Santander and Plymouth to Santander.
The full list of commercial pet friendly airlines, as found on the gov.uk site are:
- Aegean Airlines.
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
- Aeromexico.
- Air Baltic Corporation.
- Air Canada.
- Air Europa.
- Air France – KLM.
- Air Malta.
Which UK airlines allow pets in cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI. This only applies for very small pets that weigh less than 8kg and would have to be booked direct through the airline, without the assistance of a pet export company like Fetchapet.
You can take your pet with you so long as you meet all the legal requirements and have the necessary documentation. Veterinary passport for travel with dogs and cats as pets. You do not need a special veterinary ID to travel within Spain; you just have to have the animal's official health card with you.
The following airlines allow flying with dogs in-cabin:
- Aegean Airlines.
- Air Canada.
- Air Europa.
- Air France.
- Alaska Air.
- American Airlines.
- Delta.
- JetBlue.
You can get a European pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret from any authorised vet (permitted by the relevant authorities to issue pet passports). A pet passport is valid for life as long as your pets rabies vaccination is in date.
