Foreign Pet Travel
By Editor on October 23, 2012

Export: Take your pet from the United States to a foreign country.
![]() |
The United States has minimal requirements for animals to be exported to other countries. If you are taking your pet out of the United States to another country (permantely or for a visit), you should do the following:
- Contact the APHIS, Veterinary Services Area Office of the State from which your pet will be transported. Your Area Veterinarian-in-Charge can provide you with the current regulations, tests, required forms, documents, and inspections.
- Contact the visiting country’s consulate or embassy for information about any requirements that you must meet. A listing of consulates can be found at the U.S. Department of State website.
- Additional information on Pet exports
- International Export Requirements by Destination Country
- Frequently Asked Questions about Exporting Animals
Import: Bring your pet into the United States from a foreign country.
- Cats and Dogs
- Pet Birds
- State Regulations and Import Requirements
- What you need to know about bringing animals into the United States
- Bringing Pets and Wildlife into the United States: Licensing and Health Requirements
- Other Animals, Fish and Wildlife: APHIS does not have animal health requirements for the importation of fish, reptiles, lions, tigers, bears, mink, rabbits, sugar gliders, foxes, monkeys, endangered species, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, squirrels, mongoose, chimpmunks, ferrets, or other rodents provided they have not been inoculated with any pathogens for scientific purposes. Rodents inoculated with pathogens for scientific purposes require an import permit (VS Form17-129) and can only be released to an approved laboratory.
- Reptiles, Fish, and Endnagered species: Contact the U.S. Department of the Interior, Law Enforcement Division, Fish and Wildlife Services.
- Primates: Contact the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Useful Links | |
![]() |
- U.S. Department of State Pet Travel Policies
- Disease restrictions – National Center for Import and Export (NCIE).
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) publication on pet travel
- Scam Alerts, Tips, and Facts
Pet Containers and Airline Information | |
![]() |
- How to measure my dog or cat (shipping)
- Notice: Airline Approved Kennel – There are no pet transport kennels that are pre-approved by any Airline, or IATA, or IPATA, or USDA even if stated on the labels. Please ensure that you purchase the strongest and most secure kennel you can find regardless of misleading labeling. Learn more >>
Latest News
-
Understanding the Common Causes That Can Provoke a Dog Bite
A dog is...
- Posted April 17, 2017
- 0
-
9 Reasons Why Ferrets Make Awesome Pets | The Pet Planet Magazine
Jordan Walker cares for the welfare of all animals. He...
- Posted July 27, 2016
- 0
-
Healthy Dog Treats
Nоw mоrе thаn еvеr people аrе concerned аbоut thе type...
- Posted June 22, 2016
- 0
-
LEASHPOD
http://www.leashpodusa.com/ Our latest review is on a product called LEASHPOD....
- Posted March 24, 2016
- 0
-
Diabetes in dogs and cats is also on the rise!
By Dr. Becker Given the alarming pet obesity epidemic in this country,...
- Posted March 23, 2016
- 0
-
Harbor House of Central Florida 6th Annual Paws for Peace Walk
The Paws for Peace Walk is a fun and leisurely...
- Posted March 23, 2016
- 0
-
OMNIS HEALTH INTRODUCES GLUCOPAW™ DIABETES TESTING SYSTEM DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR CATS AND DOGS.
Delivers Accurate, Safe, Confident Testing of Dogs and Cats With...
- Posted February 12, 2016
- 0
Top Stories
- Pet Food Recall Is Expanded After 70 Dogs DieMidwestern Pet Foods Inc. expanded a voluntary recall after fatal levels of a toxin produced by mold were found in some of its products, the F.D.A. said.
- Infrared Drones, Search Parties and a Lasso: Chasing a Runaway LlamaIn a season of uncommon grief and worry, people far beyond the Westchester County estate from which Gizmo escaped were all too happy to fret about something else, for a change.
- How My Pet Snake Taught Me to Really SeeFor most of us, snakes are as much symbol as animal. But I haven’t communed with a metaphor for all these years.
- She Saved Thousands of Best Friends. Then Covid-19 Killed Her.Valerie Louie rescued dogs and matched them with families, including ours. These beloved pets helped countless people bear up during the pandemic, making her death a particular Covid-19 cruelty.
- How to Pet-Proof Your Holiday DecorThe holidays are a magical time even for pets, but the cheerful decor can be harmful if you’re not careful.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login