Coming to Reunion Island with a pet | Île de la Réunion Tourisme

In France, the following are considered as pets:

Dogs (including guide dogs), cats, ferrets;
Reptiles
Amphibians
Invertebrates (except for bees and shellfish)
Rodents and domestic rabbits
Ornamental fish
Any species of bird (except for poultry)

You’re travelling to Reunion Island with your pet:

Your pet needs to be up to date with vaccinations
If you are coming from French territory, your pet does not need a rabies vaccination
If you are coming from an EU country & non-EU country, your pet will not be subject to veterinary inspection as long as you are travelling with an accompanying document, drawn up and signed by a veterinary surgeon from your country of origin, and declared with customs for inspection.
Domestic carnivores must be identified with microchips or legible tattoos, and vaccinated against rabies.
Just like any animal nowadays, your dog or cat must have its own passport. Ask your veterinary surgeon to issue one for your pet.
You animal will most likely travel in a crate, so make sure you have an IATA approved travelling crate, otherwise your pet may be refused access to the plane.

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In France, the following are considered as pets:

Dogs (including guide dogs), cats, ferrets;
Reptiles
Amphibians
Invertebrates (except for bees and shellfish)
Rodents and domestic rabbits
Ornamental fish
Any species of bird (except for poultry)

You’re travelling to Reunion Island with your pet:

Your pet needs to be up to date with vaccinations
If you are coming from French territory, your pet does not need a rabies vaccination
If you are coming from an EU country & non-EU country, your pet will not be subject to veterinary inspection as long as you are travelling with an accompanying document, drawn up and signed by a veterinary surgeon from your country of origin, and declared with customs for inspection.
Domestic carnivores must be identified with microchips or legible tattoos, and vaccinated against rabies.
Just like any animal nowadays, your dog or cat must have its own passport. Ask your veterinary surgeon to issue one for your pet.
You animal will most likely travel in a crate, so make sure you have an IATA approved travelling crate, otherwise your pet may be refused access to the plane.

Find out more

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In the cabin or in the hold, contact the airline

Each airline has its own specific conditions for taking pets on board. It is therefore essential to contact the airline before booking, providing the species, race and weight of the animal. A small dog or cat can travel with its owners in the cabin, either in a bag or a cage. Other animals must travel in the hold, in a pressurised, heated and ventilated area, in a special crate that you have to purchase in advance, and an extra fee applies for this service.

In the cabin: weight < 5kg

In a special travelling cage for animals that weigh under 5 kg (birds, cats, dogs), in accordance with current legislation in the country of destination.

In the hold

In a special travelling crate for animals that weigh more than 5 kg. The price generally corresponds to the price for overweight luggage. This service is usually free-of-charge for animals carried in the cabin or for guide-dogs for passengers with a disability, carried in the hold.