Bringing a dog or cat to French Guiana in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. French Guiana is in South America. French Guiana does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 90-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
The following dog breeds are prohibited from entering French Guiana. Crossbreeds and look-alikes may also be denied entry:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
French Guiana follows EU pet import regulations as a French overseas territory. Located in South America but governed by French/EU rules. Microchip must be implanted before rabies vaccination. From EU/listed countries: 21-day wait after first vaccination. From unlisted countries: 30-day wait before titer test with 3-month waiting period. Pets not meeting requirements may be quarantined, returned, or euthanized. Maximum 5 pets per owner for non-commercial transport. Minimum age 15 weeks from EU/listed countries, 7 months from unlisted countries.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the French Guiana veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: GF.