UK cat route planner

UK to France With a Cat: Ferry, Tunnel & AHC Planner 2026

France is the simplest no-fly option for many UK cat owners, but the Animal Health Certificate, carrier setup and route choice still need to line up before port check-in.

What this route usually involves

A UK-origin cat journey to France usually starts with an Animal Health Certificate or export paperwork check, then a transport decision: Eurotunnel or ferry. The right choice depends on your departure city, your cat's temperament, available pet spaces and how much lead time you have.

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Documents

AHC, microchip, rabies and route-specific certificates.

Transport

Ferry, tunnel, managed flight or cargo fit for this route.

Timeline

What to do now, before the vet visit and before departure.

Start with a prefilled route

The planner opens with United Kingdom as origin and France as destination. You can change dates, breed and number of cats once inside.

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