BRINGING A CAT FROMGermany to Hawaii
Cat · Moving
Bringing a dog instead?No quarantine when the paperwork is in order. Needs arrival inspection, microchip, second rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination, rabies antibody (titer) test, health certificate, parasite treatment, advance notice to the authority, port of entry, import permit and other vaccinations.
Always confirm with the destination's official authority and your airline before travelling.
Entry requirements
No federal documents for pet cats: they only have to look healthy on arrival. No rabies proof, no CDC form, any airport, seaport or land border. The destination state (Hawaii: see us-hi-* rules) and the airline may require more.
Hawaii is rabies-free. To be released at the airport (Direct Airport Release) or within 5 days: microchip, at least 2 rabies vaccines, a passing OIE-FAVN test with a 30-day wait before arrival, a health certificate and tick treatment within 14 days, papers received by the Animal Quarantine Station 10+ days before arrival (30+ days for Kona, Kahului, Līhu‘e). Anything missing or early: quarantine until met, up to 120 days. Applies to pets from the U.S. mainland too.
Cats must appear healthy; they are inspected at the port and may be refused or sent for a veterinary examination at the owner's expense if they show signs of a disease transmissible to people.
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Cats must appear healthy; they are inspected at the port and may be refused or sent for a veterinary examination at the owner's expense if they show signs of a disease transmissible to people.
Working electronic microchip implanted BEFORE the FAVN blood sample is taken (the lab needs the number); the vet should scan it beforehand. A pet that cannot be identified by scanning goes into 120-day quarantine.
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Working electronic microchip implanted BEFORE the FAVN blood sample is taken (the lab needs the number); the vet should scan it beforehand. A pet that cannot be identified by scanning goes into 120-day quarantine.
implanted before the FAVN blood sample is taken
At least two rabies vaccinations in the pet's lifetime, given more than 30 days apart (for a pet never vaccinated: two vaccines at least 30 days apart; puppies cannot be vaccinated before 3 months with current vaccines).
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At least two rabies vaccinations in the pet's lifetime, given more than 30 days apart (for a pet never vaccinated: two vaccines at least 30 days apart; puppies cannot be vaccinated before 3 months with current vaccines).
more than 30 days after the previous vaccine
The most recent rabies vaccine more than 30 days before arrival and still within its licensed booster interval on arrival (1-year vaccine: 12 months; 3-year vaccine: 36 months). Arriving within 30 days of the last vaccine means quarantine until the 30 days are over. Original certificates (signed in ink) for the 2 most recent vaccines, with vaccine name, lot/serial number, booster interval, date and lot expiry.
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The most recent rabies vaccine more than 30 days before arrival and still within its licensed booster interval on arrival (1-year vaccine: 12 months; 3-year vaccine: 36 months). Arriving within 30 days of the last vaccine means quarantine until the 30 days are over. Original certificates (signed in ink) for the 2 most recent vaccines, with vaccine name, lot/serial number, booster interval, date and lot expiry.
OIE-FAVN rabies antibody test (not RFFIT, not the KSU micro-screen) at Kansas State University, Auburn University, University of Missouri or the DoD laboratory, with "HAWAII" as destination on the submission form; result 0.5 IU/ml or more. The day after the lab RECEIVES the sample must be at least 30 days and at most 36 months before arrival (the 30-day wait). Results go straight to the Animal Quarantine Station and can be checked online; labs report delays of 1–2 months.
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OIE-FAVN rabies antibody test (not RFFIT, not the KSU micro-screen) at Kansas State University, Auburn University, University of Missouri or the DoD laboratory, with "HAWAII" as destination on the submission form; result 0.5 IU/ml or more. The day after the lab RECEIVES the sample must be at least 30 days and at most 36 months before arrival (the 30-day wait). Results go straight to the Animal Quarantine Station and can be checked online; labs report delays of 1–2 months.
counted from the day after the lab received the sample
counted from the day after the lab received the sample
Original health certificate in English issued by a veterinarian within 14 days before arrival, with the microchip number, rabies vaccine details and the tick treatment. It may be mailed with the other documents or handed to the inspector on arrival (photocopies not accepted).
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Original health certificate in English issued by a veterinarian within 14 days before arrival, with the microchip number, rabies vaccine details and the tick treatment. It may be mailed with the other documents or handed to the inspector on arrival (photocopies not accepted).
Since New World screwworm was found in Texas and New Mexico (June 2026), the certificate must carry the statement "All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation."
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Since New World screwworm was found in Texas and New Mexico (June 2026), the certificate must carry the statement "All animals were inspected and found free of evidence of New World Screwworm infestation."
The page says "animals requiring a CVI"; pets need a health certificate (CVI), so it is read as applying to dogs and cats. The page gives no start date.
Tick treatment by a veterinarian within 14 days before arrival with a long-acting product labelled to kill ticks (e.g. fipronil; Revolution is not accepted); product and date written on the health certificate. A pet with ticks or other parasites on arrival is not released at the airport.
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Tick treatment by a veterinarian within 14 days before arrival with a long-acting product labelled to kill ticks (e.g. fipronil; Revolution is not accepted); product and date written on the health certificate. A pet with ticks or other parasites on arrival is not released at the airport.
Dog & Cat Import Form AQS-279 (one per pet; the legal owner must be named), the original certificates of the 2 most recent rabies vaccines and the fee, received by the Animal Quarantine Station in ‘Aiea at least 10 days before arrival for Direct Airport Release in Honolulu — by tracked mail or online through the Hawai‘i Pet Owner Portal (https://hipop.ais.hawaii.gov/). Late papers: higher fee and possibly no release at the airport.
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Dog & Cat Import Form AQS-279 (one per pet; the legal owner must be named), the original certificates of the 2 most recent rabies vaccines and the fee, received by the Animal Quarantine Station in ‘Aiea at least 10 days before arrival for Direct Airport Release in Honolulu — by tracked mail or online through the Hawai‘i Pet Owner Portal (https://hipop.ais.hawaii.gov/). Late papers: higher fee and possibly no release at the airport.
Honolulu (HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) — no permit needed. Inspection at the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily; flights should land by 3:30 p.m., later arrivals stay overnight. Pets on international flights must first clear U.S. Customs.
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Honolulu (HNL, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) — no permit needed. Inspection at the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily; flights should land by 3:30 p.m., later arrivals stay overnight. Pets on international flights must first clear U.S. Customs.
Neighbor Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) to fly directly to Kona (KOA), Kahului (OGG) or Līhu‘e (LIH): a passing FAVN result first; documents, flight details and the USD 165 fee received 30 days or more before arrival; a reservation with one of the approved private veterinary facilities at that airport, which confirms to the Station (their fee is extra). The permit is e-mailed to the owner and must be shown to the airline before boarding. Not all airlines take part.
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Neighbor Island Inspection Permit (NIIP) to fly directly to Kona (KOA), Kahului (OGG) or Līhu‘e (LIH): a passing FAVN result first; documents, flight details and the USD 165 fee received 30 days or more before arrival; a reservation with one of the approved private veterinary facilities at that airport, which confirms to the Station (their fee is extra). The permit is e-mailed to the owner and must be shown to the airline before boarding. Not all airlines take part.
Airline staff take every pet to the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility for inspection. Released only to the owner, co-owner or authorised handler named on AQS-279 (or the consignee), in its crate — pets may not leave the crate on airport property. No airport release if ticks or other parasites are found.
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Airline staff take every pet to the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility for inspection. Released only to the owner, co-owner or authorised handler named on AQS-279 (or the consignee), in its crate — pets may not leave the crate on airport property. No airport release if ticks or other parasites are found.
Cats 90 days or older on arrival: vaccinated against feline panleukopenia (feline viral enteritis), feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus-1), feline calicivirus and Chlamydia psittaci (pneumonitis) at least 10 days before arrival and still within the manufacturer's booster interval, certified on the health certificate. Required by the rule (HAR §4-29-8) for every cat entering Hawaii; not listed on the current checklists.
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Cats 90 days or older on arrival: vaccinated against feline panleukopenia (feline viral enteritis), feline viral rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus-1), feline calicivirus and Chlamydia psittaci (pneumonitis) at least 10 days before arrival and still within the manufacturer's booster interval, certified on the health certificate. Required by the rule (HAR §4-29-8) for every cat entering Hawaii; not listed on the current checklists.
- No rabies vaccination proof is required federally (recommended; states may require it). — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- USDA APHIS has no animal-health requirements for pet cats. — USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Any U.S. airport, land port or seaport (see the entry points).
- Cats arriving in Hawaii or Guam face local quarantine rules even from the mainland. — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Microchip standard accepted by Hawaii (vet summary AQS-39). — Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Rabies Quarantine Branch
- The Neighbor Island Inspection Permit must be shown to the airline before boarding. — Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch
- Puppies and kittens: in practice about 6 months old before they can qualify; younger ones do 120 days. — Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch
- Dogs from abroad also need the federal CDC rules. A foreign-vaccinated dog that has been in a CDC high-risk country cannot fly into Hawaii directly: it must enter through a mainland airport with a CDC facility first. — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The rules also allow a pet with 3 or more rabies vaccines to have the latest one less than 30 days before arrival, and a shorter wait for pets with two or more passing FAVN tests — not on the checklists; ask the Station. — State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (Board of Agriculture)
- Arriving before the 30-day wait is over means waiting in quarantine only for the rest of that period (then release under 5 Day Or Less), not a new 120-day wait. The department's "Quarantine FAQs" still say "120-day waiting period" and "90 days" after the last rabies vaccine — text from before the 2018 amendment of the rule. — State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (Board of Agriculture)
- The 2018 amendment replaced the old 120-day waiting period with 30 days (the Ramseyer draft shows the deleted words in brackets). — State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Industry Division
- Pregnant animals should not be shipped (the brochure says they are prohibited). — Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Branch
- Preparation time 9 weeks (fastest, adult pet, standing start): microchip + 1st rabies vaccine on day 0, FAVN blood sample about 3 weeks later, 2nd vaccine after day 30, arrival more than 30 days after the 2nd vaccine and at least 30 days after the lab received the sample. FAVN labs report 1–2 month delays, so plan 3–4 months.
No quarantine when the paperwork is in order
Quarantine when the pet arrives before its 30-day waiting period is over (all other 5 Day Or Less requirements met) — held until the wait is completed, then released under the 5 Day Or Less program (USD 14.30 a day plus the program fee, see fees) — Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch
If the pet does not meet the rules: quarantine of up to 120 days
Timeline
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Documents
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Official fees
Fees the authorities publish for this route, in their own currency. Vet and airline charges are not included.
- Direct Airport Release in Honolulupapers received 10 days or more before arrival
- USD 185 per animal
- 5 Day Or Less program, or airport release when papers arrive late5 Day Or Less, or documents received less than 10 days before arrival
- USD 244 per animal
- Neighbor Island Inspection Permitdirect release at Kona, Kahului or Līhu‘e
- USD 165 per animal
- arriving early, before the pet qualifies for 5 Day Or Less (Honolulu)the pet arrives before its qualification date
- USD 14.30 per day
- re-entryif qualified
- USD 98 per animal
- 120-day quarantine programthe pet does not qualify for 5 Day Or Less
- USD 1,080 per animal
- stay past the scheduled release datefor each day a pet remains beyond its scheduled release date
- USD 17.80 per day
Entry points
Where a pet may enter the Hawaii, per the rules.
- CATAny point of entry.Likewise any U.S. land port and seaport.
- Airports: HNLInspection at the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility; pets on international flights clear U.S. Customs first. For exempt-area pets the rule also allows a department-approved neighbour-island port.
- Airports: KOA, OGG, LIHOnly with a Neighbor Island Inspection Permit and a reservation with an approved private veterinary facility at that airport (see the import permit step; returning Hawaii residents: Checklist 4).
Breed bans
Add the breed to your link (Edit route) and the checklist refuses a banned type.
- IMPORT BAN · HawaiiBengal, Savannah"etc." — the list is not exhaustive; the ban is enforced under Plant Quarantine rules (HAR 4-71), not researched.
Airlines
Airline rules are separate from entry rules and change without notice — confirm in writing when you book. Only what the carriers' own pages say, read 25 Sep 2026. All airlines
- Lufthansa LHCabinYesHoldYesSnub-nosedHold: no · Cargo: restricted
- Emirates EKCabinNoHoldYesSnub-nosedCargo: only Nov – Apr
- CabinNoHoldYes, up to 45 kg incl. crateSnub-nosedHold: not 1 May – 31 Oct
- Qantas QFCabinNoHoldCargo onlySnub-nosedNot stated
- CabinYesHoldNoSnub-nosedHold, cargo: no
- KLM KLCabinYes, up to 8 kg incl. carrier46 × 28 × 24 cmHoldYes, up to 75 kg incl. crateSnub-nosedHold: no
- Air France AFCabinYes, up to 8 kg incl. carrier46 × 28 × 24 cmHoldYes, up to 75 kg incl. crateSnub-nosedHold: no · Cargo: restricted
- CabinNoHoldCargo onlySnub-nosedCargo: restricted
- CabinNoHoldYes, up to 75 kg incl. crateSnub-nosedHold: restricted
Announced changes
- DATE NOT ANNOUNCEDCDC 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.
Return trip to Germany
Moderate for a returning pet, no lead time. No quarantine.
- Rabies antibody (titer) test — the blood draw must happen before you leave, so plan it into the outbound trip: Favourable rabies antibody titer test done before leaving the EU and recorded in the EU passport. The 90-day wait that applies to the animal health certificate route does not apply.
Source:European Commission (EUR-Lex) (opens official site: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 — animal health requirements for non-commercial movement of pet animals)· checked 04 Oct 2026+1 more
Full checklist for a cat from Hawaii to Germany
Leaving Hawaii with the pet
- 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.
- Pets living in Hawaii must finish the rabies vaccines and pass the FAVN test before leaving the state to avoid quarantine on return.
- 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).
- Export papers for the destination country (USDA APHIS endorsement of the health certificate) were not researched.
Questions about the Hawaii
Answered in plain words from the authorities' own pages, each linked to its source.
01How much does it cost to quarantine my pet in Hawaii?
The 120-day program is $1,080 per pet, the 5 Day Or Less program is $244, and direct release is $185. There are no discounts for multiple animals.
02What are the requirements for the 5 Day Or Less quarantine program?
Pets need at least 2 rabies vaccines, with the second given at least 30 days after the first. They must have a microchip and a rabies antibody test (OIE-FAVN) result over 0.5 IU/ml, plus a 30-day waiting period after the lab receives the sample.
03What happens if my pet arrives in Hawaii before the waiting period is over?
The pet will not qualify for the shorter program and must stay in quarantine until the 120-day waiting period after a passed OIE-FAVN test is complete. It must also stay until at least 90 days have passed since the last rabies vaccine.
04Are any dogs or cats exempt from Hawaii's quarantine?
Dogs and cats from Australia, New Zealand, Guam, and the British Isles may be exempt from quarantine.
05What is the process when my pet arrives in Honolulu?
All animals must enter through Honolulu. Airline staff take pets to the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility, where they are placed in indoor kennels with water. They are later moved to the main station in Hālawa Valley.
06Can I send my pet to Hawaii before I arrive?
Yes, but you should send a notarized Dog and Cat Import Form (AQS-279) in advance. The pet's carrier must be labeled with the full names, addresses, and phone numbers of the owners.
07What are the requirements for the 120-day quarantine program?
You need a health certificate from an accredited vet issued within 14 days of arrival. Pets should have current rabies and standard vaccinations, be free of parasites, and have been treated for external parasites and ticks.
08Can my pet be quarantined on islands other than Oahu?
Pets can be quarantined at satellite kennels, but they must first be taken to the Oahu station for identification and examination.
09What options are available if my pet has a medical condition that makes quarantine difficult?
You can ask to have your pet stay at an approved animal hospital instead.
10What must I do to avoid extended quarantine when bringing a resident Hawaii pet back from vacation?
To avoid a long quarantine, resident pets must follow the rules for the 5-day-or-less program.
11What are the rules if my pet is transiting through Hawaii for a short vacation?
Pets in transit must remain in quarantine throughout the visit. They also need a health certificate from an accredited vet issued within 14 days before arriving in Honolulu.
12When and how can I visit my pet while it is in quarantine?
Visits are permitted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during specific afternoon hours.
13When must I submit original documents to get my pet released directly at the airport?
You must send the original paperwork so the office has it at least 10 days before your pet arrives. Only the health certificate is allowed to arrive with the animal.
14How long does it take to process a pet for direct release at the airport?
Processing usually takes within an hour of the facility receiving the pet, though airlines may take an hour or more to deliver them. It is recommended to allow 4 to 5 hours for connecting flights.
15What happens if I cannot pick up my pet from the airport immediately?
Pets not released directly are taken to the main Animal Quarantine Station. A stay of 0 to 5 days costs $244, with additional days costing $17.80 per day.
16What are the rules for Hawaii residents bringing their pets back from vacation?
Pets need two rabies vaccinations at least 30 days apart, with the last one at least 14 days before leaving Hawaii. A passed OIE-FAVN test is also required at least 14 days before departure.
17What should I do if I cannot provide documentation for the first rabies vaccination?
To qualify for the 5 Day Or Less program, the pet must get a booster at least 30 days after the previous shot. This second vaccine must be administered more than 30 days before arriving in Hawaii.
18Does my dog or cat need tick treatment to enter Hawaii?
Yes, a vet must apply a long-acting topical or oral tick product (Fipronil or better) within 14 days of arrival. This must be noted on the health certificate; Revolution is not accepted.
19How long is an OIE-FAVN rabies blood test result valid?
The result is valid for 36 months from the date the laboratory received the blood sample.
20How can I pay the entry fees at the airport?
You can pay using cash, travelers checks, Mastercard, or VISA. Alternatively, you can send a money order or cashier's check more than 10 days before arrival.
21Do I need to register with an approved veterinary hospital for direct release?
Registration is not required if your pet is qualifying for direct release. However, you must register with an approved hospital if the pet needs to be held for a significant amount of time.
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- Bringing an Animal into the U.S. (section "Cats") (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · used for: arrival inspection, notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2025-08-22
- 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 · used for: microchip, second rabies vaccination, rabies vaccination, rabies antibody (titer) test, health certificate, parasite treatment, advance notice to the authority, arrival inspection, official fees, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2023-06-13
- Animal Quarantine Information Page (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · used for: health certificate, port of entry, quarantine, official fees, notes, entry points, this route, breed bans · 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 · used for: import permit, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2024-01-17
- 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) · used for: other vaccinations, notes, this route · checked 25 Sep 2026 · document dated 2018-08-31
- 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 · used for: other vaccinations, notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2018-02-28
- Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats — final rule (89 FR 41726) (opens official site)HHS / CDC, Federal Register · used for: quarantine, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2024-05-13
- FAQ – 5 Day Or Less Program (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · used for: quarantine, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2018-10-01
- Quarantine FAQs (Updated) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Animal Quarantine Branch · used for: official fees, this route · checked 25 Sep 2026 · document dated 2021-05-27
- Bring a Pet Cat (Domestic) into the United States (opens official site)USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) · used for: notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2025-12-24
- 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 · used for: notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2019-08-21
- Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Importations (opens official site)U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · used for: notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2026-08-27
- Hawai‘i Rabies Quarantine Information Brochure (Updated 8/2019) (PDF) (opens official site)Hawaii Department of Agriculture (now Agriculture and Biosecurity), Animal Quarantine Branch · used for: notes, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2019-08-01
- 42 CFR 71.51 — Dogs and cats (opens official site)HHS / CDC regulation, published by the Office of the Federal Register (eCFR) · used for: entry points, this route · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2024-08-01
- 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 · used for: announced changes · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2026-08-14
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131 — animal health requirements for non-commercial movement of pet animals (opens official site)European Commission (EUR-Lex) · used for: return trip · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2026-03-27
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law), Part VI — non-commercial movements of pet animals (opens official site)European Parliament and Council (EUR-Lex) · used for: return trip · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2021-04-21
- 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) · used for: leaving with the pet · checked 25 Sep 2026 · document dated 2026-01-21
- 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 · used for: leaving with the pet · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2023-06-13
- 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 · used for: leaving with the pet · checked 04 Oct 2026 · document dated 2025-07-09
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