Months of planning. Each country sets requirements.
10 steps across 1 sections
1. Steps Guide
- Research destination — USDA APHIS requirements
- Microchip — ISO-compliant. Before rabies vaccine
- Vaccinations — Rabies, specific timing
- Blood titer test — Some countries require
- USDA health certificate — Form 7001, endorsed
- Import permit — Many countries require
- USDA endorsement — Within timeframe
- Parasite treatments — Specific windows
- Airline requirements — Book, carrier, timing
- Quarantine — AU, NZ, Japan: 10d-6mo
Common Mistakes
- Not starting early (AU: 6+ months)
- Microchip after rabies
- Missing USDA timeframe
- Assuming same as last trip
- Not checking airline timing
Pro Tips
- Start 6 months ahead
- USDA APHIS updated pages
- Pet relocation service for complex
- Some accept digital certs
- CDC re-entry rules updated 2024
Sources
Picking one
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