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  1. Pet Travel

    Expand To See More. Find out if your pet qualifies to travel. Your animal doesn't qualify for pet travel and is subject to different import regulations and export regulations if you: Don't see your pet listed below. Are exporting semen or embryos from any animal. Have a pet that's considered livestock or poultry, like pigs or chickens.

  2. Returning to the U.S. with Pets

    Learn about the requirements and regulations for bringing your pet into the United States from another country. Find out how to check with USDA-APHIS, CDC, and your airline before you travel.

  3. From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United

    Finalize travel arrangements with the airline or transport company. Step 4: Day of travel back to the United States: If traveling by air, present the following to the airline before boarding your dog: CDC Dog Import Form receipt and; Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination form or USDA APHIS-endorsed export health certificate

  4. Understanding USDA APHIS Regulations

    USDA APHIS regulations are all about keeping animals safe and healthy during travel. Here's what you need to know: Identification and Microchipping: Your pet needs to have a microchip so their health records can be easily linked to them. Vaccinations and Tests: Depending on where you're going, your pet might need specific vaccinations and ...

  5. APHIS Updates Pet Travel Website With New Resources

    USDA launched this page a few years ago and it remains one of the most visited pages on our website. Questions about pet travel are some of the most frequent calls received by the APHIS call center (1-844-820-2234). These new resources will provide even more detail and assistance to ensure travelers can safely travel internationally with their ...

  6. Traveling with Pets

    Learn about the current rules and requirements for traveling with pets internationally and returning to the United States. Find out how to prepare your pet for the flight, check with your airline and destination country, and consider your pet's comfort and safety.

  7. APHIS Form 7001: Your Guide to the International Pet ...

    Discover how to obtain and complete the APHIS Form 7001 for international pet transport. Learn about the USDA's International Health Certificate requirements, the endorsement process, and the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) for electronic submissions. Trust PetRelocation for expert guidance on international pet travel.

  8. Bringing Pets and Wildlife into the United States

    Last Modified: May 15, 2024. Importations of pets and/or wildlife may be subject to state/municipality veterinary health regulations, federal quarantine, agriculture, wildlife, and customs requirements and/or prohibitions. Pets taken out of the U.S. and returned, may be subject to similar requirements as those entering for the first time.

  9. Pets and International Travel

    Learn how to bring your pet into the United States or overseas with the U.S. government. Find out the requirements, policies, and fees for different airlines, countries, and pet types.

  10. PDF International Pet Travel: Plan Ahead and Take the Right Steps

    Inspection Service (APHIS) has launched a new Web site devoted to international pet travel. Pets are often considered part of the family, but traveling with your pet isn't as simple as just booking a flight or driving across the border. There may be very specific steps you and your

  11. Pet Import/Export

    A health certificate is not required. For more information on importing pets into Canada, see the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Importation of Pets website or call 250-363-3618. For travel by road through Canada, passengers might also wish to check with Canada Border Services Agency for related information. Indicates an external site.

  12. Travel Training for You and Your Pets

    The APHIS Pet Travel webpage has information about taking your pet from the United States to a foreign country (export) and bringing your pet into the United States from a foreign country (import).

  13. The Basics of Traveling with Your Pet

    Checklist for Traveling with Your Pet. (adapted from AVMA's Traveling with Your Pet FAQ) - Your veterinarian's contact information. - List of Veterinarians and 24-hour Emergency Hospitals along the way and close to your destination. - National Animal Poison Control number: 888-426-4435. - Identification: current color photo of your pet, ID ...

  14. Pets and International Travel

    Live Animal Desk: 1 (888) 736-3738 or 1 (888) SEND PET or 1 (866) 782-2746. United Airlines. Ask about Military and Department of State pet travel exemptions (when employee traveling on official orders) International Reservations: 1 (800) 538-2929. Live Cargo: 1 (800) 825-3788.

  15. Stress-free pet travel: Top tips for summer adventures

    Car conditioning: Get your pet accustomed to car rides with short, positive trips. Reward them with treats and praise. Carrier confidence: For air travel, introduce your pet to their carrier ...

  16. APHIS finalizes rule requiring electronic ID tags for certain cattle

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced April 26 it will issue a final rule that mandates electronic identification (EID) tags for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison to prevent disease outbreaks. The advance copy of the rule states that 180 days after publication, all official ear tags applied to such cattle and ...

  17. PDF Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates for ...

    APHIS Pet Travel website to find information on importing Mrs. Lei's dog into Japan. You select the country of Japan and find that they have different requirements depending on the country or region of origin of the animals. Pets may be imported into Japan with a quarantine of less than 12 hours if all the import conditions are met.

  18. State Department of Agriculture Shares USDA Recommendations to Minimize

    The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today updated the agricultural industry on the nationwide response to detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and goats in several other states.This week, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued new recommendations to minimize influenza ...

  19. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Pet Travel. Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country (Export) Bring a Pet From Another Country into the United States (Import) ... APHIS reported the confirmation to the World Organisation for Animal Health and on the HPAI livestock website upon completion of additional gene sequencing, per APHIS policy for disease detections in new ...