Which form must I have for my dog to enter the United States?

Every dog entering or returning to the U.S. needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

What are the entry requirements for dogs from rabies-free or low-risk countries?

These dogs must be at least 6 months old, have a microchip, and appear healthy. They also need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

Which ports of entry can my dog use if it has been in a high-risk country?

Dogs with foreign rabies vaccinations must use a U.S. airport and have a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

Can a dog that was in a high-risk country enter the U.S. via a land border?

Only dogs with U.S.-issued rabies vaccinations can enter at land borders. Dogs with foreign vaccinations that were in a high-risk country in the last 6 months are prohibited from using land borders. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

Does my dog need a specific brand of microchip to enter the U.S.?

Any brand is acceptable as long as it can be read by a universal scanner. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

Is there a limit on how many dogs I can bring into the United States?

There is no limit on the number of dogs, but each animal must meet entry requirements and have its own CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

How old must my dog be to receive its first rabies vaccination?

The first vaccine should be given at 12 weeks (84 days) of age or older, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines. For dogs from high-risk countries, vaccines given before 12 weeks are not accepted. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

What are the arrival requirements for foreign-vaccinated dogs from high-risk countries?

These dogs must arrive by air at a U.S. airport that has a CDC-registered animal care facility and must have a reservation at that facility. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

Can the 28-day quarantine for foreign-vaccinated dogs be reduced?

Quarantine can be reduced for healthy personal pets or service dogs that follow a PSM protocol, which includes a U.S. vaccine and a titer test. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

How long is the CDC Dog Import Form valid for dogs traveling from Canada or Mexico?

The form is valid for six months for multiple entries, provided the country of departure remains the same. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/faqs.html).

What is required for a US-vaccinated dog returning from a rabies high-risk country?

If the dog visited a high-risk country within the last 6 months, it needs a "Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination" form. A USDA-accredited veterinarian must submit this before the dog departs the United States. Source: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs/frequently-asked-questions).

How old must a puppy be to enter the United States?

Dogs must be at least 6 months old to meet CDC import requirements. Source: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs/frequently-asked-questions).

Does my dog need a screwworm certificate to enter the US?

This is required for dogs from regions where screwworm is present. The certificate must be signed by a government veterinary official, or by an accredited vet and countersigned by a government official. Source: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs/frequently-asked-questions).

Are there additional rules for bringing a dog into a specific US state?

Yes, importers must ensure their dog follows the rules of the specific US State or Territory they are entering. You can find the relevant agriculture department through the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Source: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs/frequently-asked-questions).

Bringing a dog or cat to the United States

From easy to hard, depending on which of the authority's 2 origin groups your pet starts in.

Difficulty from Germany

Easy

Prep time

1 week

Quarantine

None

Authority

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Global Migration Health — dogs and cats (42 CFR 71.51); USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services — screwworm and foot-and-mouth disease conditions for dogs (9 CFR 93.600); U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspects at the port. Hawaii (US-HI): State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (formerly Hawaii Department of Agriculture), Animal Industry Division, Animal Quarantine Branch (Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 4-29).

Rules researched 25 Sep 2026 · 34 sources

United States1 week · from DE

Requirements

Dog from Germany · 4 steps

It depends on where you're coming from. Pick your country, or compare the origin groups the authority itself uses below.

COMING FROM

Prep time 1 week

Dog from Germany (CDC low risk or free (every country not listed elsewhere)): 4 requirements

Open as my dated checklist

01
Import form
CDC Dog Import Form, filled in online by the person bringing the dog (one form per dog, free). The receipt arrives by e-mail after the e-mail address is confirmed; show it printed or on a phone to the airline before boarding and to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on arrival. From a low-risk country the receipt is valid for 6 months and for several entries from the same departure country; a different departure country or a visit to a high-risk country needs a new form. It can be completed on the day of travel.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries)· checked 04 Oct 2026
02
Microchip
Microchip of any brand that a universal scanner can read (if the number does not start with 9, check with the vet that it is readable); implanted before arrival, number entered on the CDC Dog Import Form. A dog without a readable microchip, or whose microchip does not match the documents, is refused and returned.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries)· checked 04 Oct 2026
03
Minimum age
At least 6 months old on the day of arrival — for every dog, including U.S. dogs coming home. Younger dogs are refused and returned to the country of departure.
Source:HHS / CDC regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) (opens official site: 42 CFR 71.51 — Dogs and cats)· checked 04 Oct 2026
04
Arrival inspection
The dog must appear healthy. Animals are inspected at the port; a dog that looks ill may be held for a veterinary examination and tests at the owner's expense, or refused.
Source:HHS / CDC regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) (opens official site: 42 CFR 71.51 — Dogs and cats)· checked 04 Oct 2026

In short: Only the free online CDC Dog Import Form, a microchip and a minimum age of 6 months. No federal rabies vaccine, health certificate, titer or quarantine. Dogs from screwworm-affected countries (e.g. Mexico, Argentina, Singapore) also need an official screwworm certificate. The U.S. state of destination and the airline may ask for more (Hawaii: see the us-hi-* rules).

Always confirm with the destination's official authority and your airline before travelling.

Compare by origin group

The groups are the authority's own lists. Pick a cell to see that group's checklist above.

From	Dog	Cat
CDC low risk or free (every country not listed elsewhere) · Every country Same rules from CDC low risk or free (every country not listed elsewhere) and Every country From Germany: dog · cat
CDC high risk From Thailand: dog · cat 113 places Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ceuta, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Melilla, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Quarantine

None

No quarantine

Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)· checked 04 Oct 2026

Official fees

1 official fee

CDC Dog Import FormU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): USD 0 per animal

Official fees only. Vet, airline and courier prices are not part of the rules.

Going back to Germany

Moderate

Returning to Germany from the United States: 0 weeks; a rabies antibody test is needed. Timing set by: Rabies antibody (titer) test.

Germany guide

Approved entry points

8 airports

Dogs
Airports: ATL, DFW, IAD, JFK, LAX, MIA, PHL, SEA
Official list of entry points
Note on this list
Airports with a CDC-registered animal care facility (the list changes; check the url). The dog must arrive at the airport of the facility holding its reservation. No land border, no seaport (except service dogs, see the rule's notes), no entry via Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.
List as of 01 Sep 2026
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities)· checked 04 Oct 2026
Dogs
Any port of entry.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries)· checked 04 Oct 2026
Cats
Any port of entry.
Note on this list
Likewise any U.S. land port and seaport.
Source:HHS / CDC regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) (opens official site: 42 CFR 71.51 — Dogs and cats)· checked 04 Oct 2026

Breed bans

5 breeds

Banned from import in Hawaii · dogs
- wolf
- wolf cross
- Dingo
"etc." — the list is not exhaustive; the ban is enforced under Plant Quarantine rules (HAR 4-71), not researched.
Source:Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch (opens official site: Animal Quarantine Information Page (Updated))· checked 04 Oct 2026
Banned from import in Hawaii · cats
- Bengal
- Savannah
"etc." — the list is not exhaustive; the ban is enforced under Plant Quarantine rules (HAR 4-71), not researched.
Source:Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch (opens official site: Animal Quarantine Information Page (Updated))· checked 04 Oct 2026

Transit through United States

Not researched

Transit rules for the United States have not been researched yet. Ask the authority and your airline before booking a connection with the pet.

Leaving United States with your pet

4 rules

Taking a U.S.-vaccinated dog to a CDC high-risk country and back: have a USDA-accredited vet complete the CDC Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination and get it endorsed by USDA BEFORE leaving; it cannot be issued afterwards.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: Dog Imports: Check Country Disease Status (page and its data file dog-imports-country-disease-status.csv))· checked 25 Sep 2026
Pets living in Hawaii must finish the rabies vaccines and pass the FAVN test before leaving the state to avoid quarantine on return.
Source:Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Station (opens official site: Checklist 3 — Only for Dogs and Cats Located in Hawaii that are Departing and Returning (DAR & 5 Day Or Less) (PDF))· checked 04 Oct 2026
Taking a dog to Mexico (or any other screwworm-affected country) and back: on return it needs the screwworm certificate (inspection within 5 days before shipment). From Mexico a SENASICA-trained and approved clinical vet may sign it (SENASICA's MVRA directory).
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (opens official site: UPDATE: Import Alert: New World Screwworm Restrictions for Live Animals Originating from or Transiting Mexico (PDF))· checked 04 Oct 2026
Export papers for the destination country (USDA APHIS endorsement of the health certificate) were not researched.
Our note, not a rule.

Rule changes

1 dated change

ANNOUNCED
CDC is preparing a proposed rule (RIN 0920-AA87, "Dog Importation") to revise 42 CFR 71.51, mainly to write the current simplified treatment of dogs from low-risk and rabies-free countries (CDC Dog Import Form receipt only) into the regulation. The 2026 Unified Agenda planned the proposal for July 2026; none was published by 2026-09-25 (Federal Register checked). No date of effect.
Source:Regulatory Information Service Center / HHS, Federal Register (opens official site: Unified Agenda 2026 — HHS/CDC item 44: Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Dog Importation (RIN 0920-AA87))· checked 04 Oct 2026

Good to know

7 notes

CDC requirements for dogs depend on whether the dog has been in a CDC high-risk country for dog rabies at any time in the 6 months before arrival — including a layover where it cleared customs — and on where it was vaccinated against rabies.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Layovers)· checked 04 Oct 2026
Each U.S. state and territory sets its own entry rules for animals (e.g. a health certificate or rabies vaccine for dogs). Only Hawaii is covered here; for other states check the state veterinarian.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: U.S. State and Territory Animal Entry Requirements)· checked 04 Oct 2026
The federal government does not require a general health certificate for pets, but states and airlines may.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Bringing an Animal into the U.S. (section "Cats"))· checked 04 Oct 2026
Flights between U.S. states and territories (including to Hawaii) are normally not imports for CDC purposes, unless the dog clears customs in another country on the way.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Layovers)· checked 04 Oct 2026
Dogs imported for resale, adoption or by rescue organisations are "commercial" and have extra USDA and CDC requirements that are not covered here.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Bringing a Dog into the U.S.)· checked 04 Oct 2026
The regulation allows CDC to ban dogs from "DMRVV-restricted" countries. When the rule was published no country was on that list; no current CDC page listing such countries was found on 2026-09-24.
Source:HHS / CDC, Federal Register (opens official site: Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats — final rule (89 FR 41726))· checked 04 Oct 2026
Guam also imposes its own quarantine on cats (and dogs) arriving there, even from the U.S. mainland — not researched.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Bringing an Animal into the U.S. (section "Cats"))· checked 04 Oct 2026

Questions about the United States

14 questions

Answered in plain words from the authorities' own pages, each linked to the page it comes from. Confirm with the authority before travelling.

01Which form must I have for my dog to enter the United States?
Every dog entering or returning to the U.S. needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
02What are the entry requirements for dogs from rabies-free or low-risk countries?
These dogs must be at least 6 months old, have a microchip, and appear healthy. They also need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
03Which ports of entry can my dog use if it has been in a high-risk country?
Dogs with foreign rabies vaccinations must use a U.S. airport and have a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
04Can a dog that was in a high-risk country enter the U.S. via a land border?
Only dogs with U.S.-issued rabies vaccinations can enter at land borders. Dogs with foreign vaccinations that were in a high-risk country in the last 6 months are prohibited from using land borders.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
05Does my dog need a specific brand of microchip to enter the U.S.?
Any brand is acceptable as long as it can be read by a universal scanner.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
06Is there a limit on how many dogs I can bring into the United States?
There is no limit on the number of dogs, but each animal must meet entry requirements and have its own CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
07How old must my dog be to receive its first rabies vaccination?
The first vaccine should be given at 12 weeks (84 days) of age or older, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines. For dogs from high-risk countries, vaccines given before 12 weeks are not accepted.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
08What are the arrival requirements for foreign-vaccinated dogs from high-risk countries?
These dogs must arrive by air at a U.S. airport that has a CDC-registered animal care facility and must have a reservation at that facility.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
09Can the 28-day quarantine for foreign-vaccinated dogs be reduced?
Quarantine can be reduced for healthy personal pets or service dogs that follow a PSM protocol, which includes a U.S. vaccine and a titer test.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
10How long is the CDC Dog Import Form valid for dogs traveling from Canada or Mexico?
The form is valid for six months for multiple entries, provided the country of departure remains the same.
Source:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (opens official site: Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations)· checked 04 Oct 2026
11What is required for a US-vaccinated dog returning from a rabies high-risk country?
If the dog visited a high-risk country within the last 6 months, it needs a "Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination" form. A USDA-accredited veterinarian must submit this before the dog departs the United States.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: FAQ: Importing Pet Dogs into the United States)· checked 04 Oct 2026
12How old must a puppy be to enter the United States?
Dogs must be at least 6 months old to meet CDC import requirements.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: FAQ: Importing Pet Dogs into the United States)· checked 04 Oct 2026
13Does my dog need a screwworm certificate to enter the US?
This is required for dogs from regions where screwworm is present. The certificate must be signed by a government veterinary official, or by an accredited vet and countersigned by a government official.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: FAQ: Importing Pet Dogs into the United States)· checked 04 Oct 2026
14Are there additional rules for bringing a dog into a specific US state?
Yes, importers must ensure their dog follows the rules of the specific US State or Territory they are entering. You can find the relevant agriculture department through the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Source:USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) (opens official site: FAQ: Importing Pet Dogs into the United States)· checked 04 Oct 2026

Checklists to United States

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Sources

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Hawai‘i Rabies Quarantine Information Brochure (Updated 8/2019) (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Branch · checked 04 Oct 2026
Checklist 1 for Direct Airport Release (DAR) & 5 Day Or Less Program — HNL Honolulu (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Station · checked 04 Oct 2026
Checklist 2 for Requesting Direct Airport Release at Kona, Kahului and Lihue Airports (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Station · checked 04 Oct 2026
Checklist 3 — Only for Dogs and Cats Located in Hawaii that are Departing and Returning (DAR & 5 Day Or Less) (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Station · checked 04 Oct 2026
Checklist for Pets Arriving from British Isles, Australia, Guam and New Zealand (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Station · checked 04 Oct 2026

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AQS-39 Summary for Veterinarians — 5 Day Or Less program (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Rabies Quarantine Branch · checked 04 Oct 2026
Animal Quarantine Information Page (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · checked 04 Oct 2026
FAQ – 5 Day Or Less Program (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · checked 04 Oct 2026
Quarantine FAQs (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · checked 25 Sep 2026
42 CFR 71.51 — Dogs and cats (opens official site)HHS / CDC regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats — final rule (89 FR 41726) (opens official site)HHS / CDC, Federal Register · checked 04 Oct 2026
Unified Agenda 2026 — HHS/CDC item 44: Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Dog Importation (RIN 0920-AA87) (opens official site)Regulatory Information Service Center / HHS, Federal Register · checked 04 Oct 2026
Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 4-29 — Dogs, Cats, and Other Carnivores (amended and compiled 2018) (scanned PDF, OCR) (opens official site)State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (Board of Agriculture) · checked 25 Sep 2026
HAR chapter 4-29 — proposed Amendment and Compilation (Ramseyer draft, text layer), §§4-29-5, 4-29-8, 4-29-8.1, 4-29-10 (PDF) (opens official site)State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Industry Division · checked 04 Oct 2026
Approved Rabies Serology Laboratories for Testing Dogs (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Bringing a Dog into the U.S. (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Bringing an Animal into the U.S. (section "Cats") (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
CDC Dog Import Form and Instructions (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
CDC-registered Animal Care Facilities (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Entry Requirements for Foreign-Vaccinated Dogs from High-Risk Countries (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Entry Requirements for U.S.-Vaccinated Dogs from High-Risk Countries (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Instructions for Veterinarians Completing the Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Form (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Layovers (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Bring a Pet Cat (Domestic) into the United States (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Bring a Pet Dog into the United States (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · checked 04 Oct 2026
Dog Imports: Check Country Disease Status (page and its data file dog-imports-country-disease-status.csv) (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · checked 25 Sep 2026
FAQ: Importing Pet Dogs into the United States (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · checked 04 Oct 2026
U.S. State and Territory Animal Entry Requirements (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · checked 04 Oct 2026
UPDATE: Import Alert: New World Screwworm Restrictions for Live Animals Originating from or Transiting Mexico (PDF) (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services · checked 04 Oct 2026
Animal Health Status of Regions (screwworm row and temporary restrictions) (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services — Regionalization Evaluation Services · checked 04 Oct 2026
9 CFR 93.600 — Importation of dogs (opens official site)USDA APHIS regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) · checked 04 Oct 2026