Pet Health Certificates

If you’re planning to travel with your pet, whether within the United States or internationally, a pet health certificate is required. We have provided information and tips below to help you prepare for your upcoming travels.

start preparing early

Because travel paperwork can take several weeks to process, we recommend starting early:

Domestic travel: Begin preparations at least 2 months in advance
International travel: Begin preparations at least 4 months in advance
Rabies titers (Hawaii, Australia, etc.): May require even more time

Each country has its own travel regulations, so part of our process includes determining exactly which documents and tests your pet will need. For current guidelines, visit USDA Pet Travel.

What to Know Before Traveling With Your Pet

By Car

Bring your pet’s vaccine history
Carry their most recent rabies certificate
Have a veterinarian-issued health certificate that confirms a recent wellness exam

By Plane

Every airline has different pet policies. Some follow federal/state rules, while others have their own requirements. Before booking, check with your airline and ask:

What are your pet travel policies?
Do you allow pets in the cabin?
Do you offer cargo space for larger pets, and does this affect flight options?
Are there specific carrier requirements?
What are your pick-up and drop-off procedures?

How are pets managed during layovers?

Pawsitive Pet Health Certificates

PPHC specializes in helping vets and pet owners navigate the complicated health requirements to prepare pets for travel anywhere in the world. They work closely with your vet and the USDA to ensure a smooth health certificate, preparation & endorsement experience.

They offer full support and services from going through pets’ individual medical records, to tracking the endorsed health certificate from the USDA to the pet owner in time for their pets’ travel, and everything in between!

PPHC is here to wish you and your pet happy tails on your new adventure! Complete their new client questionnaire https://www.pawsitivepethealthcertificates.com/contact-us or click the button below to get started!

Health Certificate Application

International Health Certificate Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Phone

Cell Phone

Pet's Name

Address of Destination

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Phone of Destination

Method of Travel/Transportation

(ie: Airplane, Cargo Ship, Train, Car, etc.)

Name of Airline (or other method of transportation)

(ie: American Airlines)

City, State and Country of Departure

Name of the Airport, Seaport (Or Other) that you are leaving from

Date of Travel: (Estimate is ok if date not known)

City, State and Country of Arrival

Reason for travel:

(ie moving, vacation, etc)

Will you be moving permanently to the other country?

Yes

Visiting? or transitioning through (including a layover) to a different country? If you have a layover, you may need two health certificates

Yes

Are you planning on returning to the United States

Yes

Not Sure

Date or Estimated Date of Return to the United States: (If Applicable). Please note that depending on your date of return, you may need to have a health certificate re-issued by a veterinarian from the country you are traveling from to enter the United States with your pet

First and Last Name of the person your pet will be traveling with, if someone different than you. As this requires special paperwork

First Name

Last Name

Please provide documentation of current and past Rabies vaccinations and for most countries, microchipping if performed at a different hospital. Please ensure the Rabies certificate contains the manufacturer, the brand name of the vaccine (ie: Vanguard, Imrab, Defensor, etc.) lot/serial number, and the lot expiration date.

Most countries will not accept the certificate without all of this information. The Rabies vaccine must be given by a veterinarian at least 28 days before the health certificate visit if you are temporarily visiting a country listed as high risk by the CDC.

Rabies Certificate Information

Manufacturer

Brand Name

Lot/Serial Number

Lot Expiration Date

Add Remove

Do you have a Certification of US-Issued Rabies Vaccination form endorsed by the USDA? Note: This is different from a Rabies Certificate

Yes

Not sure

Does your pet have a microchip?

Yes

unknown

Microchip #

Many countries have additional testing and vaccination requirements that may need to be performed well in advance. Please send us all needed testing and vaccination records. Be aware, FAVN testing for a Rabies titer typically takes up to four months to get results

I have read the above and understand

I do not understand

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You will need to provide a Pre-paid, overnight, return address label from UPS or FedEx if your country requires a hand-signed APHIS Veterinarian stamp .

I will provide

My country of destination does not require this

Does your pet have a valid Pet Passport? Note: The USA does NOT issue pet passports.

Yes

Not Sure

If your pet has a valid Pet Passport, please state the country of origin

Important Information If You Plan To Return To The United States: Everyone returning to the USA with a dog is required to submit the CDC Dog Import Form. This form is required to return from any foreign country and must travel with you. This form does not involve a veterinarian. The form is available at: The CDC Website As of August 1, 2024 the CDC (Center for Disease Control) has dramatically changed the requirements for pets to enter or re-enter the USA from many countries. These countries are listed at The CDC Website . If you are traveling to a "high risk for Rabies" country, you will need both an International Health Certificate to leave the USA and Certification of U.S. Issued Rabies Vaccination to return to the USA. Due to the new CDC regulations, we can only write this return certificate for patients vaccinated against Rabies. We cannot accept Rabies certificates from other veterinarians at other hospitals. All countries have a waiting period after vaccination, so we will need to examine and vaccinate your pet against Rabies at least 28 days before your exam for the health certificates. Pets younger than 6 months cannot re-enter the USA even if fully vaccinated. Please enter your initials below to indicate that you have read and understand the above-mentioned information.

Getting Paperwork Back To You: If your destination country has a green border on the APHIS website, we will be able to send everything electronically or we can print a copy for you to pick up here. Do not travel without a printed copy! If the country has an orange border, the state veterinarian will need to mail you a signed and printed copy of the form. You will need to provide a pre-paid, overnight, return address label from UPS or FedEx. It is recommended that it can be delivered over the weekend as well. You may either provide a printed label (no envelope needed) or email a .pdf file. If you email the label, it must be in .pdf format. Ensure your name is in both the "To" and "From" sections. Do not list the APHIS veterinarian; this could result in significant delays or loss of the paperwork by the carrier. The paperwork from APHIS will be sent directly to you, not to the hospital. Please be aware that the APHIS veterinarians have a very large number of health forms to review. They prioritize forms based on when a pet is traveling (not by how long the paperwork was in the system). It is now common for forms to be reviewed within a day or two of travel. There is no way to speed up this process. For safety and peace of mind, ensure you have a backup plan in case the paperwork does not arrive in time for your trip. Please enter your initials below acknowledging that you have read and understand the above-mentioned information.

To avoid any confusion, we ask that this form be completed and returned to us at least 7 days prior to your scheduled appointment. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your appointment. Call us at (267) 800-PETS with any questions; we want to make this as simple for you as possible. We may contact you before your visit if we have any questions or need additional specific information. Each country has different requirements and we may need to discuss the situation or perform tests before your health certificate exam. Thank you for your assistance in making this process as smooth as possible. We hope you have a great trip!

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