Monaco's pet-import article is mostly about one single thing: which breeds count as 'category 1 dangerous dogs' under the local law here. Mochi's flat little face keeps her out of that category entirely on her own merits, but plenty of other popular breeds don't get the same pass in Monaco at all.

Pet import to Monaco is overseen by the national veterinary authority. Pawgo has not yet confirmed the specific entry requirements against an official Monaco source — the table below shows what we're still confirming rather than rules we assume.

How Monaco handles your pet

Key points

  • Monaco shares an open land border with France and is not part of the European Union, though it applies EU-equivalent pet travel standards (listed as a Part-1 equivalent territory under EU Delegated Regulation 2026/131, Annex I)
  • There is no customs inspection post at the French-Monegasque border; documentary requirements for pets entering Monaco from France follow the EU framework
  • Category 1 attack dogs (chiens d'attaque) may not be imported under Loi n° 1.351 of 28 October 2008, Article 4
  • The specific breed list is set by Arrêté Ministériel

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

Other rules

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-10-09

Breed restrictions

Banned breeds: pit-bulls (assimilables Staffordshire terrier/American Staffordshire terrier), boerbulls (assimilables Mastiff), Tosa (non inscrits à un livre généalogique) verified 2026-10-09

Monaco classifies pit bull types (assimilated to Staffordshire Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier), Boerboels (assimilated to Mastiff), and unregistered Tosas as category 1 dangerous dogs under local law. That classification covers the type itself, including dogs without any formal pedigree papers at all on record. A dog matching one of these descriptions faces restrictions regardless of its registration status.
Here's what nobody tells you: a 'category 1' label in Monaco isn't really about an individual dog's temperament, it's about type, and plenty of genuinely friendly dogs get caught in that net anyway. Get a personalized plan from Pawgo to confirm your dog's exact classification before you book anything for a Monaco trip.
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Glossary

ISO chip
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.