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Understand international pet travel requirements — health certificates, vaccinations, microchips, import permits, and destination-specific rules for pets leaving the USA.
Every country sets its own rules for pet entry — and those rules vary by animal type, age, vaccination status, and travel date. Understanding the common threads helps you prepare, while destination-specific planning handles the differences.
This guide covers the documentation most international destinations expect from pets traveling from the United States.
Important: Requirements vary by destination, airline, animal type, age, and travel date. Always verify current rules for your specific journey.
A USDA-endorsed APHIS 7001 issued by an accredited veterinarian within the required window.
Current rabies vaccination with proper timing relative to travel for most destinations.
ISO 11784/11785-compliant 15-digit microchip, required by most countries.
Import permits, additional health forms, or blood tests required by specific countries.
Most international journeys need 4–8 weeks of planning. Some destinations require more.
Vaccination and health certificate timing must align with the travel window.
Confirm pet availability, crate requirements, and route approval with the airline.
Requirements change. Always verify current destination rules before booking.
It is a health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS. Many international destinations require this specific endorsement for pets traveling from the United States. The certificate must be issued within a specific window before travel — usually 10 days, but this varies by destination.
Most countries require an ISO-compliant 15-digit microchip for pet import. If your pet has a non-ISO chip, you may need to bring a compatible scanner or have an ISO chip implanted.
No company can guarantee entry — requirements vary by destination, airline, animal type, age, and travel date, and they can change. What we can do is plan thoroughly, prepare documentation correctly, and give you honest guidance.
