Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Monaco

Pet Import Requirements in Monaco

Pets without the required certificates will be returned to the country of origin or even destroyed. The regulations below also apply to animals traveling between metropolitan France, French Overseas Departments, French Overseas Territories or transiting if they leave the airport.

Cats and dogs are subject to specific regulations (EC) No. 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council. If you need more information, contact a French embassy (consulate) or the French Ministry of Agriculture (http://www.agriculture.gouv.fr).

Exceptions to the abovementioned resolution:
Pets from Canada and USA don’t require the blood test neutralizing rabies virus.

The following breeds recognized as dangerous breeds are prohibited from import to Monaco (category 1): dogs of the type Staffordshire terrier (that don’t have a pedigree), American Staffordshire terrier (that don’t have a pedigree) (Pitbulls), Mastiff (Boerbulls), Tosa (without a pedigree). Breeds classified as guard dogs (category 2), with a pedigree can be imported into France and Monaco: Staffordshire terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, Rottweiler and any dog of the type known as a Rottweiler without a pedigree, Tosa. Owners should consult a French embassy or consulate for specific requirements for import of category 2 breeds and also the carrier for any regulations regarding the shipping of the above breeds.

Puppies and kittens less than 3 months old are prohibited from import to Monaco. If more than 3 months old: maximum 3 pets (only one of which may be a puppy or a kitten). If coming from the U.S.A.: maximum 5 animals per family. Every animal must be at least 3 months old (or otherwise travel with the parent).

A number of birds allowed per family: 2 birds of the Psittaciformes (parrots) order and 10 birds of small species. It is required to have a health certificate, issued by a licensed veterinarian in the country of origin within 10 days before the entry and showing that the pet is free of evidence of disease.