Bringing a pet to Monaco

Last reviewed July 3, 2026

Monaco follows EU pet travel rules, so requirements depend on where your pet is travelling from. The principality does not routinely quarantine healthy pets arriving with correct paperwork, but expect strict enforcement of microchip, rabies vaccination, and (for higher-risk origins) antibody titre testing. Prepare for a straightforward process if you meet all conditions, but delays are possible if documents are incomplete.

Requirements for your pet

Showing requirements for a dog travelling from United States to Monaco.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Valid rabies vaccination certificate
  • Official health certificate (Annex IV for EU, or equivalent for non-EU)
  • Microchip documentation
  • Pet passport (if from EU country)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

For free-tier origins (EU-equivalent), a pet passport issued by an EU veterinarian is sufficient; no separate health certificate needed.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Valid rabies vaccination certificate
  • Official health certificate (Annex IV for EU, or equivalent for non-EU)
  • Microchip documentation
  • Pet passport (if from EU country)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

Low-risk origins (e.g., US, UK, Japan) do not require a rabies titer test or import permit. The health certificate must be endorsed by the relevant government authority.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g., USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Valid rabies vaccination certificate
  • Official health certificate (Annex IV for EU, or equivalent for non-EU)
  • Microchip documentation
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate
  • Import permit from the French Ministry of Agriculture (applied via the French embassy or consulate)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccination ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees vary. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the destination agency.

High-risk origins require a rabies titer test and an import permit. The permit must be obtained before travel and may take several weeks to process. No quarantine if all requirements are met.

Frequently asked questions

A puppy must be at least 12 weeks old to receive its rabies vaccination, and then you must wait 21 days after that vaccination before travel. So the minimum age for entry is 15 weeks (12 weeks + 21 days).
Yes, dogs from high-risk rabies countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, India) must have a rabies titer test (FAVN) showing at least 0.5 IU/ml. The blood sample must be taken at least 30 days after vaccination and at least 3 months before travel.
You can bring up to 5 dogs as a non-commercial traveller. If you bring more than 5, commercial import rules apply, which require additional documentation and may involve customs duties.
No, emotional support dogs are not exempt from standard import requirements. Service dogs (e.g., guide dogs) may have slightly relaxed rules for health certificate timing, but still need a microchip, rabies vaccination, and, if from a high-risk country, a titer test and import permit.
Only if your dog is coming from a high-risk rabies country. For free and low-risk origins, no import permit is needed. For high-risk origins, you must apply for a permit from the French Ministry of Agriculture (since Monaco uses French import procedures).
You must bring your own ISO-compliant microchip scanner to the border. Monaco does not provide scanners for non-ISO chips. The chip must be implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Yes, if you are entering from France or another EU country, your dog just needs a valid EU pet passport showing up-to-date rabies vaccination. No additional health certificate is required for land border crossings from EU countries.

Showing requirements for a cat travelling from United States to Monaco.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • EU pet passport or third-country official health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 576/2013)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Direction de l'Action Sanitaire in Monaco.

Monaco follows EU pet travel rules (EU Reg 576/2013). Pets from Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and EU countries are treated as free tier.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian (e.g. USDA APHIS for US, DEFRA for UK) · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Third-country official health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 576/2013)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Direction de l'Action Sanitaire in Monaco.

Monaco follows EU pet travel rules. Pets from low-risk countries (US, UK, Japan, Australia, etc.) need a third-country health certificate endorsed by the competent authority.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 90+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Import permit from Direction de l'Action Sanitaire (Monaco)
  • Third-country official health certificate (Annex IV of EU Reg 576/2013)
  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • FAVN titer test result
  • Microchip proof

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees ~$50-150. Confirm current prices with a local vet and the Direction de l'Action Sanitaire in Monaco.

Monaco follows EU pet travel rules. Pets from high-risk countries require a FAVN titer test, an import permit from Monaco's veterinary authority, and a 3-month waiting period after the titer test before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Under EU rules (Reg 576/2013), non-commercial travellers may bring up to 5 pets (cats, dogs, ferrets) without commercial import rules. If you bring more than 5, you must prove they are for a competition, exhibition, or sporting event, or they will be treated as commercial imports requiring additional paperwork.
No. The US is classified as a low-risk country under EU rules. Cats from the US need a microchip, rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), and a USDA-endorsed health certificate issued within 10 days of arrival.
No. Monaco does not grant any exemptions for emotional support or service animals. All cats must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if applicable) titer test and import permit requirements.
A kitten must be at least 12 weeks old to receive a rabies vaccination, and then wait 21 days after that vaccination before travel. So the minimum age at entry is 15 weeks (12 weeks + 21 days).
No. Monaco requires an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip (15 digits). If your cat has a non-ISO chip, you must bring your own scanner that can read it, or have the cat re-microchipped with an ISO chip before the rabies vaccination and health certificate are issued.
The health certificate must be issued no more than 10 days before the cat's arrival in Monaco. For cats from non-EU countries, the certificate must be endorsed by the competent authority (e.g., USDA in the US) within that 10-day window.
Yes. Cats from high-risk countries (e.g., Thailand, Russia, India) require an import permit from the Direction de l'Action Sanitaire in Monaco. You must apply at least 3 months before travel, after the FAVN titer test shows a result of ≥0.5 IU/ml. The permit is valid for a single entry.

Showing requirements for a ferret travelling from United States to Monaco.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Health certificate (EU Annex IV model for non-commercial movement)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. No titer test or permit fees for this tier.

Monaco follows EU Pet Travel Scheme rules for ferrets. From EU-equivalent territories (Andorra, San Marino, Vatican, etc.), no additional requirements beyond standard EU non-commercial movement rules.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Not required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Health certificate (EU Annex IV model for non-commercial movement)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785)

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50. No titer test or permit fees for this tier.

From low-risk countries (e.g. US, UK, Japan), the health certificate must be endorsed by the competent authority (USDA APHIS in the US, DEFRA in the UK). No titer test or quarantine required.

Microchip
Required
ISO 11784/11785
Rabies vaccine
Required
From 12 weeks old, wait 21+ days before travel
Rabies titer test (FAVN)
Required
Blood draw 30+ days before travel
Quarantine
None
Health certificate
Required
Official government or USDA/DEFRA-endorsed veterinarian · valid 10 days before arrival
Import permit
Required

Documents checklist

  • Rabies vaccination certificate
  • Health certificate (EU Annex IV model for non-commercial movement)
  • Microchip proof (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies titer test (FAVN) certificate from EU-approved lab
  • Import permit from Monaco DAS

Rough budget

ROUGH ballpark only — verify locally: microchip ~$30-50, health certificate ~$100-200, rabies vaccine ~$20-50, FAVN titer test ~$100-250, import permit fees ~$50-100.

From high-risk countries (e.g. Thailand, Russia, most of Africa/Asia/Middle East), a rabies titer test and import permit are mandatory. No quarantine after entry if all requirements met.

Apply / official ferret import page

Frequently asked questions

No. Even when driving from France (an EU country), your ferret must have an ISO microchip, a valid rabies vaccination (given at least 21 days before travel), and an EU pet passport or health certificate (Annex IV model) issued within 10 days of arrival. No border checks are routine, but you must carry the documents.
Monaco follows the EU limit of 5 pets per person for non-commercial movement. If you bring more than 5 ferrets, commercial import rules apply, which require an import permit, a health certificate, and proof that the animals are not for sale (e.g., for a competition or show).
No. The US is classified as a low-risk rabies country under the EU Pet Travel Scheme. A rabies titer test (FAVN) is not required for ferrets entering Monaco from the US. Only a microchip, rabies vaccination (21-day wait), and a USDA-endorsed health certificate (Annex IV model, valid 10 days) are needed.
No. Monaco does not recognise emotional support animals as a separate category for import. All ferrets must meet the same microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate, and (if from a high-risk country) titer test and import permit requirements. No exemptions are granted for emotional support or service animals.
From Thailand (high-risk rabies country), your ferret needs: an ISO microchip, rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel), a rabies titer test (FAVN) with blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination and showing ≥0.5 IU/ml, an import permit from Monaco's Direction de l'Action Sanitaire (apply at least 30 days ahead), and a health certificate (Annex IV model) issued within 10 days of arrival. No quarantine after entry if all documents are in order.
No. Only ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchips (15-digit) are accepted. If your ferret has a different chip (e.g., 9-digit or 10-digit), you must bring your own ISO-compatible scanner to the border, or have the vet implant an ISO chip and update the rabies vaccination record to the new chip number.
The rabies vaccination must be valid on the day of entry into Monaco. If it expires before travel, you need a booster and must wait 21 days after the booster before entering. There is no grace period. The health certificate validity (10 days) is separate from the vaccine validity.

Good to know

All pets must be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip before rabies vaccination; non-ISO chips require you to bring your own scanner. Ensure the rabies vaccine is administered after the microchip and that the waiting period (21 days for primary vaccination) is observed before travel.

Airline rules & connecting flights

Government import rules are only half the picture — your airline sets its own pet policy on top of them: whether your petcan fly in the cabin at all, size/weight limits for the carrier, breed embargoes (many airlines refuse brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs and pugs in cargo), and seasonal heat restrictions. Check your specific airline's pet policy before booking — see IATA's Traveler's Pet Corner .

If your flight has a layover, the transit country can have its own pet rules — sometimes these apply even if you never leave the airport. If you're transiting through another country on the way to Monaco, check that country's pet-entry/transit rules separately (search "pets" on this site for that country too).

For guidance only. Pet import rules change without notice and a wrong step can mean quarantine or a refused entry for your animal — always confirm current requirements with Monaco's official veterinary/agriculture authority and your airline before travelling.