Great information. I followed your family’s process for the Visa process. I will be moving over in December 2024 with my Dog. My long stay visa was approved in one week. This information is very helpful we have our health certificate appointment with a USDA veterinary here in Missouri. I have my Airbnb booked for 90 days in Clermont-Ferrand. Thanks for sharing your videos it made it easier for me. 😊
I know it's expensive, but we used K9 Jets (Teterboro NJ to Paris) and have nothing but good things to say about them. We didn't have to worry about the cage, it included a "regular human" seat, and you can bring up to 2 dogs under 50 lbs, or 1 above 50 lbs. Plus no separation and MUCH less anxiety.
We looked at K9 from Los Angeles to Teterboro then to Paris. The cost was $34,000. We ended up taking Alaska and La Compagnie which was around $7500. We have dogs under 15lbs.
@@NoObligationToday It probably doesn't make financial sense to bring both people in K9 Jets. One person can have up to 2 dogs up to 50 lbs each. It's not for dogs that can fit in the cabin under the seats. We flew separately (one with the dog, one via normal flight) to save money. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
Thanks for covering this. I have a (will be 10.5 YOA) 66-70 lb lab mix and a (will be 5 YOA) 40 lb chi/golden/shih tsu mix to move over. I am outside of Austin. I am seriously looking at moving short term for ~month to wherever in the US has the shortest flight to Paris or Toulouse before I emigrate from the US, just to make sure their time in the hold is minimal. I am so happy my dogs' current vet - rural Central Texas - is a USDA certified Category II vet (all animals!). 🥰
I bought my pied a terre first. I’m using it as my second home, but it has no yard (garden), only a park down the street. I have two dogs and two cats. I plan to bring them all eventually, but once I sell my U.S. home I’ll have the option to buy a little bigger place with a garden. There are vets and dog groomers within walking distance from my townhome, so once my pets get there they will be fine. The French take their small dogs everywhere and cats are sometimes even welcome in small cafes if they are quiet and stay with their owners. I’ve seen that in the heart of Paris, though it was unusual. Thank you for doing this video!!
I traveled with a dog to Prague, Czech Republic. She was diabetic and we had to carry syringes and insulin, and translated papers into German as we went via Frankfurt. After allllll the hassle and worry and travel, we carried her out of the airport with nothing. No one checked/asked/looked. I joked and said she could have been a rabid raccoon and no one would have noticed!
We arrivée to Paris on October 27th. We are from California And flew from SFO to New Jersey on Alaska first class which has more room for the carrier. We spent the night and then we took a red eye on La Compagnie from New Jersey to Paris. Great experience from both airlines. La Compagnie allows pets up to 31lbs and I read very positive comments Also it is all business class. Prices are very reasonable. Our two dogs are 15lbs and 12lbs. They are both rescues and one has a Don Knotts personality and the other is more submissive. We started crate training nine months ahead of time. This was crucial due to the length of the flights. We also gave them Trazodone to calm them down. It was a challenge but we are staying here for a year. Our certificate for our dogs came a a day before we left!
@ when we arrive at Orly, the custom agent asked for our passeports. We gave them to the agent and she stamped Our passport and didn’t look at the French visa in the back. We had to show her and the visa and she stamped our passport a second time. She then saw our dogs and waved us through without asking for the FDA certificate! When we arrived in Paris, we had an appointment to see a vet to get our pups a Pet Passport. She examined our certificates and filled out some forms and presented us with a two Pet Passports. The process took 30 minutes. We are now in Bordeaux for the month to finally start to decompress. It has been a long 3 months to get our house vacated and store our possessions. Mission accomplished for the upcoming year, so let the adventure begin!
@@NoObligationToday I understand the "start to decompress"... Good for you. When the vet at Pet Passports examined your pups, did you have to have a proof of vaccines for them? Did you give them vaccines before to move, or if not, are they giving them a jab after arriving in France. I am asking you because I have a dog who became very ill after vaccines, and since then, I am very cautious. I have 2 Boston. Enjoy Bordeaux!
Hello. Great videos and information. About bringing your pet on the Queen Mary 2: first, it's only a week long crossing, not two; second, the kennel is a dedicated area on one of the upper decks of the ship, with a large area for them to be out in the fresh air with you during visiting hours, or a ship's crew attendant(s) (there is even a fire hydrant and a British lamp post for the dogs to do their thing on) who feeds and walks them; three, they are, however, not allowed in the passenger areas/cabins, so do have to reside in their cages outside of visiting hours; four, it is expensive, and you have to book quite far in advance, for there is limited space. This is how we're planning on getting our pet to France when we move in a few years.
Love your videos! Always a pleasure to watch and so informative. Flying with 2 little dogs to France in December and in the midst of figuring that all out now. Getting my visa was easy compared to this!
Thank you so very much for this thorough, informative and reassuring video. I have two cats that I plan to keep when I move to France within the next year. They were rescue kittens I got when I was living in Mexico that I brought back to the US when I returned during Covid. I had to fly my daughter from Nashville to Mexico to help with the second cat. We each had a cat under the seats in front of us. I have to research whether I can keep one cat in the cabin with me and another cat in the baggage hold, or if I’ll need to once again fly my daughter over with me to repeat the same process. It all seems so stressful to add onto an already overwhelming process. Yikes! This video helps me understand that I’m not the only person who has done this and that the airlines are also equipped and experienced with the process. Still…it’s a nail biter for me. 😮
I was surprised to hear that the temporary AirBnB rental in France was okay and approved as a residence for your Visa application. I've heard from so many that you really need to have an actual contract of long term (one year) stay. Did I misunderstand your statement of how you first stayed on arrival in France?
We personally had an airbnb for the first month in Lyon, then an airbnb for several months after lined up when we applied for our visas. We used the receipt for visa option on airbnb to print it for our documents. That was two years ago for us, but we know others more recently that have done the same with no problems. If you don't have housing lined up long-term, we've heard they may look more closely at your financial resources to make sure you have money available to pay for the remaining months of required housing, but there's nothing that says you must have a long term lease specifically. The issue with an airbnb is more likely to be later on, as you need to receive mail, set up a bank account, etc, and you need an address to use for all of that. But even with this, you can figure it out if you plan ahead and communicate with owners. Good luck!
Thank you for this video. We are moving one way to France this next year and taking two Golden Retrievers in large crate kennels. Problem is..upon arrival in Paris, we will no longer need the dog crate kennels. They are too large and cumbersome to take on the train South with us. Any suggestions as what to do with two, once used dog crates once arrived in France?
I have been researching this subject for some time now. We are going to be coming over with a 200lb Great Dane/St Bernard rescue and two cats. The cats we are not too worried about, they are small enough for regular commercial flights. Our dog, there are really only two options for, in cargo, or a shared private charter. Bark Air operates shared charters at relatively reasonable rates (compared to getting your own). He is too large for the ship crossing. Even Bark Air is still $8k to $10k as I recall, but, that just appears to be the only option.
Thank you for sharing ❤.
I agree with the last comment in the video, thank you Raina and Jason for your videos. The information you talk about is very valuable and helpful.
Great information. I followed your family’s process for the Visa process. I will be moving over in December 2024 with my Dog. My long stay visa was approved in one week. This information is very helpful we have our health certificate appointment with a USDA veterinary here in Missouri. I have my Airbnb booked for 90 days in Clermont-Ferrand. Thanks for sharing your videos it made it easier for me. 😊
Nice sharing.... and welcome to France for this lovely couple.
This was so great!
Fingernail clippers, poop bags. Wonderful vlog, it puts us pet owners at ease a bit and prepares us for the rough bits.
I know it's expensive, but we used K9 Jets (Teterboro NJ to Paris) and have nothing but good things to say about them. We didn't have to worry about the cage, it included a "regular human" seat, and you can bring up to 2 dogs under 50 lbs, or 1 above 50 lbs. Plus no separation and MUCH less anxiety.
We looked at K9 from Los Angeles to Teterboro then to Paris. The cost was $34,000. We ended up taking Alaska and La Compagnie which was around $7500. We have dogs under 15lbs.
@@NoObligationToday It probably doesn't make financial sense to bring both people in K9 Jets. One person can have up to 2 dogs up to 50 lbs each. It's not for dogs that can fit in the cabin under the seats. We flew separately (one with the dog, one via normal flight) to save money. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
@@StephenLester-kl7oy I do understand that that bigger dogs have less choices. I would have paid the money rather than have my dogs fey in cargo!
Thanks for covering this. I have a (will be 10.5 YOA) 66-70 lb lab mix and a (will be 5 YOA) 40 lb chi/golden/shih tsu mix to move over. I am outside of Austin. I am seriously looking at moving short term for ~month to wherever in the US has the shortest flight to Paris or Toulouse before I emigrate from the US, just to make sure their time in the hold is minimal.
I am so happy my dogs' current vet - rural Central Texas - is a USDA certified Category II vet (all animals!). 🥰
Great content, as usual!
I bought my pied a terre first. I’m using it as my second home, but it has no yard (garden), only a park down the street. I have two dogs and two cats. I plan to bring them all eventually, but once I sell my U.S. home I’ll have the option to buy a little bigger place with a garden. There are vets and dog groomers within walking distance from my townhome, so once my pets get there they will be fine. The French take their small dogs everywhere and cats are sometimes even welcome in small cafes if they are quiet and stay with their owners. I’ve seen that in the heart of Paris, though it was unusual. Thank you for doing this video!!
I traveled with a dog to Prague, Czech Republic. She was diabetic and we had to carry syringes and insulin, and translated papers into German as we went via Frankfurt. After allllll the hassle and worry and travel, we carried her out of the airport with nothing. No one checked/asked/looked. I joked and said she could have been a rabid raccoon and no one would have noticed!
We arrivée to Paris on October 27th. We are from California And flew from SFO to New Jersey on Alaska first class which has more room for the carrier. We spent the night and then we took a red eye on La Compagnie from New Jersey to Paris. Great experience from both airlines. La Compagnie allows pets up to 31lbs and I read very positive comments Also it is all business class. Prices are very reasonable. Our two dogs are 15lbs and 12lbs. They are both rescues and one has a Don Knotts personality and the other is more submissive. We started crate training nine months ahead of time. This was crucial due to the length of the flights. We also gave them Trazodone to calm them down. It was a challenge but we are staying here for a year. Our certificate for our dogs came a a day before we left!
Did the French authorities requested a proof of vaccines? Which ones? Thank you
@ when we arrive at Orly, the custom agent asked for our passeports. We gave them to the agent and she stamped Our passport and didn’t look at the French visa in the back. We had to show her and the visa and she stamped our passport a second time. She then saw our dogs and waved us through without asking for the FDA certificate! When we arrived in Paris, we had an appointment to see a vet to get our pups a Pet Passport. She examined our certificates and filled out some forms and presented us with a two Pet Passports. The process took 30 minutes. We are now in Bordeaux for the month to finally start to decompress. It has been a long 3 months to get our house vacated and store our possessions.
Mission accomplished for the upcoming year, so let the adventure begin!
@@NoObligationToday I understand the "start to decompress"... Good for you. When the vet at Pet Passports examined your pups, did you have to have a proof of vaccines for them? Did you give them vaccines before to move, or if not, are they giving them a jab after arriving in France. I am asking you because I have a dog who became very ill after vaccines, and since then, I am very cautious. I have 2 Boston. Enjoy Bordeaux!
Hello. Great videos and information. About bringing your pet on the Queen Mary 2: first, it's only a week long crossing, not two; second, the kennel is a dedicated area on one of the upper decks of the ship, with a large area for them to be out in the fresh air with you during visiting hours, or a ship's crew attendant(s) (there is even a fire hydrant and a British lamp post for the dogs to do their thing on) who feeds and walks them; three, they are, however, not allowed in the passenger areas/cabins, so do have to reside in their cages outside of visiting hours; four, it is expensive, and you have to book quite far in advance, for there is limited space. This is how we're planning on getting our pet to France when we move in a few years.
Thanks for these additional details!
Love your videos! Always a pleasure to watch and so informative. Flying with 2 little dogs to France in December and in the midst of figuring that all out now. Getting my visa was easy compared to this!
Thank you so very much for this thorough, informative and reassuring video. I have two cats that I plan to keep when I move to France within the next year. They were rescue kittens I got when I was living in Mexico that I brought back to the US when I returned during Covid. I had to fly my daughter from Nashville to Mexico to help with the second cat. We each had a cat under the seats in front of us. I have to research whether I can keep one cat in the cabin with me and another cat in the baggage hold, or if I’ll need to once again fly my daughter over with me to repeat the same process. It all seems so stressful to add onto an already overwhelming process. Yikes! This video helps me understand that I’m not the only person who has done this and that the airlines are also equipped and experienced with the process. Still…it’s a nail biter for me. 😮
Thank you for these great videos! Any advice on how to get pet passports once you land in France?
Just to clarify on the QM crossing, they do not stay in the cages for two weeks, there are visiting times, and an area outside the cages.
I was surprised to hear that the temporary AirBnB rental in France was okay and approved as a residence for your Visa application. I've heard from so many that you really need to have an actual contract of long term (one year) stay. Did I misunderstand your statement of how you first stayed on arrival in France?
We personally had an airbnb for the first month in Lyon, then an airbnb for several months after lined up when we applied for our visas. We used the receipt for visa option on airbnb to print it for our documents.
That was two years ago for us, but we know others more recently that have done the same with no problems.
If you don't have housing lined up long-term, we've heard they may look more closely at your financial resources to make sure you have money available to pay for the remaining months of required housing, but there's nothing that says you must have a long term lease specifically.
The issue with an airbnb is more likely to be later on, as you need to receive mail, set up a bank account, etc, and you need an address to use for all of that. But even with this, you can figure it out if you plan ahead and communicate with owners.
Good luck!
A Brit would say that your cat/dog has more rights to stay in the Schengen Zone than them after Brexit
It was their choice
@francocanuck indeed and they don't regret it
Thank you for this video. We are moving one way to France this next year and taking two Golden Retrievers in large crate kennels. Problem is..upon arrival in Paris, we will no longer need the dog crate kennels. They are too large and cumbersome to take on the train South with us. Any suggestions as what to do with two, once used dog crates once arrived in France?
May I ask what Vet you used in Boulder?
Maybe if you keep saying “readers” instead of “viewers”, it's because your subconscious is telling you that the next step will be to write a book.
I have been researching this subject for some time now. We are going to be coming over with a 200lb Great Dane/St Bernard rescue and two cats. The cats we are not too worried about, they are small enough for regular commercial flights. Our dog, there are really only two options for, in cargo, or a shared private charter. Bark Air operates shared charters at relatively reasonable rates (compared to getting your own). He is too large for the ship crossing. Even Bark Air is still $8k to $10k as I recall, but, that just appears to be the only option.