What you need to know
The New Animal Health Pass
It's straightforward to travel from the UK to France with your dog as long as you plan in advance!
It May seem daunting when you're planning a trip to France with your dog for the first time but it is really straightforward as long as you plan in advance.
The new pet travel rules for travelling from the UK to France came into effect on 1st January 2021. This is our pre-travel checklist for travelling with your pet to ensure a smooth trip abroad and home again.
At least 1 month in advance.
- Ensure your dog has a current rabies vaccination.
- Check that your dogs microchip is working and registered.
- Check any special requirements for your trip with your vet.
- Plan your dogs food.
- Have the right travel documents
- Tapeworm treatment for returning home
Within 10 days of Travel
- Vet visit to get the Health Certificate for Travel.
- Vet visit for outbound tapeworm treatment
Returning home to UK
- Have the right Travel Documents
- Tapeworm treatment for returning home
What is the Animal Health Certificate?
Your vet needs to issue an Animal Health Certificate for your dog within 10 days of your travel date.
This new document is a "one trip only" document and valid for only one entry into France, unlike the previous Pet Passport so you need a new Animal Health Certificate for every trip to France.
The Animal Health Certificate confirms that your dog is microchipped and that your dog has current rabies vaccination.
The Animal Health Certificate:
- Is valid for 10 days for entry into France from the date of issue.
- Allows onward travel within the EU for four months from the date of issue
- Allows re-entry into the UK for four months from the date of issue
- Can only be used for one return trip.
Official Information on Travelling with dogs
- Uk Government guidance on travelling with dogs
- EU legilsation on travelling with dogs
- UK microchip information including approval registries
Pet Travel Scheme Helpline
Email:pettravel@apha.gov.uk
Phone: 0370 241 1710 (charges apply)
Dog friendly for friendly dogs!
Our friendly Vet
We have a lovely little French Bulldog of our own and we have a very good english speaking vet in Roumazieres, about 10-15 minutes from the campsite. It is very easy to get an appointment for the next day.
We would be more than happy to arrange an appointent for you and your dog at our vets while you are here. Or if you would like to arrange this yourself:
Jerome Dufour - +33 05 45 30 35 59
Our lovely Stella
Our simple rules!
While some of us can't imagine travelling without our dog, others can't imagine travelling with them. As long as you keep your dog under control on or off leash, clean up after them and do not make excessive noise, we can create a happy environment for all our guests.
We ask that no ball games are to be played in the Camping meadow itself, We have a large field on the riverside where you and your dog can run around and play ball and swim in the river charente.
