UNITED STATES DOG IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AFTER AUG 1, 2024
| CDC Dog Import Requirements | Dogs from Low Risk or Rabies Free Countries | U.S. Vaccinated Dogs from High Risk Countries | Foreign-Vaccinated Dogs from High Risk Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccination Forms Accepted | None Required | 1. Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination form 2. USDA-endorsed export health certificate with age (≥ 6 months), microchip and valid rabies vaccine | 1. Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form |
| Titer Test Required | None | None | One per dog, as long as vaccination coverage does not lapse • 28-day wait before importation |
| Six months of age or older | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Microchip | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| CDC Dog Import Form (6 Month Validity) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| US Ports of Entry (POE) | Any POE | Any POE | POE with Animal Care Facility (air only) • Service dogs may enter via seaport with vaccination and titer documentation |