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Good news for the spreadsheet: Martinique is mainland France. The DAAF confirmed it to us in writing, so there is no quarantine, no import permit and no tapeworm treatment to chase, and no specific entry point to route around. Prepare exactly as you would for Paris. The constraint that will actually shape your trip is your airline's pet policy, which is where Luna and I always end up spending the research time anyway.
Bringing a pet to Martinique requires three documents in the right order: a microchip, a rabies vaccine within the destination's wait window, and a government-endorsed health certificate. The table below lays out exactly what's required, what's not, and where each rule comes from.
Who sets the rules here
Martinique applies the rules of France unchanged — the same requirements, administered locally.
Official source
martinique.gouv.fr
Relationship to France
inherits unchanged
How Martinique handles your pet
Key points
Martinique follows mainland France
DAAF Martinique (service SALIM) confirmed to Pawgo on 2026-09-28 that "les conditions d'entrée des chiens et des chats en Martinique sont les mêmes que pour la France hexagonale, il n'y a pas d'exigences supplémentaires", and that the certificates used for third countries are the same ones
Prepare exactly as you would for mainland France
No quarantine: "Aucune quarantaine n'est imposé à l'arrivée." No import permit: no permit and no prior import authorisation is required
No tapeworm treatment: "Aucun traitement contre l'échinococcose." No specific point of entry: you may arrive anywhere, though "la plupart des animaux domestiques arrivent par l'aéroport ou des contrôles peuvent être effectués" — expect a document check at Aimé Césaire airport
The rules that will actually constrain you are your airline's: DAAF names airline requirements as the one extra set of conditions ("à part ceux imposés par les compagnies aériennes")
Check your carrier's pet policy for cabin, hold and crate limits
There is no local decree: DAAF states there is "aucun arrêté préfectoral sur l'importation des carnivores domestiques", so the mainland French and EU rules are the whole story
Source: DAAF Martinique, service SALIM/PSPAV (salim.daaf972@agriculture.gouv.fr), in writing to Pawgo on 2026-09-19 and 2026-09-28
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Day -90 microchip implant · Day -21 rabies vaccine deadline · Day -10 health certificate issued · Day 0 arrive at customs
Conditional requirements
These rules apply only to some travellers — where the pet is departing from, where it has been, or who is travelling with it. Most people can ignore them, but if one applies to you it can change what you need, or mean denied entry if you skip it.
Pet arriving in Martinique from within the European Union
Rabies titer (blood) test: DAAF Martinique's titer requirement sits in its note on non-commercial IMPORTS from third countries ("Pour être importés dans l'Union européenne, les carnivores domestiques accompagnant les voyageurs ... doivent ... avoir subi un titrage"). Martinique is inside the EU, so a pet arriving from an EU member state or another EU region is not importing into the Union and needs no titer.
Restricted breeds: chiens de 2ème catégorie verified 2026-08-31
The microchip has to come before the rabies vaccination: "l'identification de l'animal doit toujours précéder la vaccination antirabique". Get the order wrong and the vaccination does not count, so the animal must be vaccinated again and the waiting period restarts from the new date. Ask the vet to implant or scan the chip and record its number at the same appointment as the vaccine.
The French category-1 rules apply here. Staffordshire terriers, American Staffordshire terriers or pit bulls, Mastiffs or boerbulls, and Tosas not entered in a recognised pedigree register count as attack dogs and cannot be brought in. The microchip does not change that. Confirm whether the dog is inscribed in a livre généalogique before booking, because registration status is what decides it.
The health certificate is valid for at most 10 days from the date an official veterinarian issues it. That window, not the paperwork cost, is what forces the schedule: book the veterinary appointment inside the 10 days before departure. A flight moved beyond it means a second appointment and a second certificate, paid again.
Martinique rewards the boring approach: microchip, then rabies vaccination, then the certificate in the final 10 days, exactly as for any French destination. Spend the saved effort on your carrier instead, since DAAF names airline requirements as the only extra conditions. Build the trip in Pawgo and the plan will lay each step against your real dates, with the airline's own limits alongside.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified government data · Last updated: August 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Martinique require rabies vaccination for dogs?
Yes, Martinique requires a rabies vaccination for imported dogs. There is a 21-day waiting period after vaccination. Exact timing depends on your origin country — compute your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there a quarantine period for pets entering Martinique?
No, Martinique does not require quarantine for imported pets, provided all documentation is in order. Verify your requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Martinique require a microchip for pets?
Yes, Martinique requires an ISO-compliant microchip. The microchip must typically be implanted before rabies vaccination. Get your full checklist at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What health certificate does Martinique require for pets?
Martinique requires a veterinary health certificate for imported pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Government endorsement is required. Get exact document requirements at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Martinique require a rabies titer test?
It depends where you travel from. Coming from the EU or a listed (Annex II) country, no titer test is required. It is only required for a pet arriving from an unlisted third country: blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, result ≥0.5 IU/ml, from an approved lab. Plan your timeline at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Martinique have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Martinique has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: Staffordshire terrier (non-LOF), American Staffordshire terrier / pit-bull (non-LOF), Mastiff / boerbull (non-LOF), Tosa (non-LOF). Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does my pet need a microchip for Martinique?
Yes. Martinique requires an ISO-standard microchip. It must be fitted before the rabies vaccination to be valid.Build my pet's travel plan →
How long before travel must the rabies vaccine be given for Martinique?
The rabies vaccine must take effect at least 21 days before entry, and can be given from 12 weeks of age. Travelling before that window makes the vaccination invalid at the border.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Martinique require a rabies antibody (titer) test?
Only for pets arriving from a country not on the EU's listed (Annex II) countries. Those pets need a rabies antibody titer test from an approved lab. Pets from EU or listed countries do not.Build my pet's travel plan →
Is there quarantine for pets entering Martinique?
No. Pets that meet Martinique's entry rules — microchip, valid rabies vaccination, and paperwork — enter without quarantine.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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