BRINGING A DOG FROMGermany →to Hawaii

Every dog entering or returning to the U.S. needs a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.

These dogs must be at least 6 months old, have a microchip, and appear healthy. They also need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.

Dogs with foreign rabies vaccinations must use a U.S. airport and have a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility.

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.

Any brand is acceptable as long as it can be read by a universal scanner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No, because these dogs must enter through airports with CDC-registered animal care facilities, and none currently exist in Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories.

The form is valid for six months for multiple entries, provided the country of departure remains the same.

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.

Dogs must be at least 6 months old to meet CDC import requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dogs and cats from Australia, New Zealand, Guam, and the British Isles may be exempt from quarantine.

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.

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.

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.

Pets can be quarantined at satellite kennels, but they must first be taken to the Oahu station for identification and examination.

You can ask to have your pet stay at an approved animal hospital instead.

To avoid a long quarantine, resident pets must follow the rules for the 5-day-or-less program.

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.

Visits are permitted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during specific afternoon hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The result is valid for 36 months from the date the laboratory received the blood sample.

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.

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.