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Duration: Verification 30–60 min; reservation according to carrier
Cost: Depending on the carrier and destination
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Who this guide is for
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- Renters of a main residence with a pet
- Travellers by train, urban transport or plane with a dog, cat or other animal
- Owners of a categorised dog or animal requiring special rules
To be prepared in advance
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- Identification of the animal and health documents required for the journey
- Lease and Co-ownership Regulation
- Box, bag, leash and muzzle adapted to the carrier's rules
- Animal booking and current tariff conditions
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1For a principal residence, a clause prohibiting a pet in general is in principle unenforceable. The tenant remains responsible for damage and troubles in the neighbourhood.
- 2Check exceptions: the lease may prohibit a first-class dog; a seasonal rental may refuse animals.
- 3Before a SNCF trip, see the conditions in effect for the species, size, container, leash, muzzle and ticket. Prices and dimensions can change.
- 4For a flight, contact the company before the final purchase: cash allowed, cabin weight, hold, cash model, sanitary documents and quotas differ according to the carrier and destination.
- 5For local and public transportation, see the regulations. Guide and support dogs shall be provided with specific access rules, subject to applicable supporting documentation.
Common mistakes
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- Affirm that no prohibition is ever possible in a lease
- Use an old SNCF tariff or weight limit
- Arrive at the airport without reservation confirmed for the animal
- Neglect liability for nuisances, bites or damage
Official sources
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Important remark
Carriers, airlines and communities may amend their rules. Check them immediately before the trip.
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