United States Dog Import RequirementS Chart

CDC Dog Import RequirementsDogs from Low Risk or Rabies Free CountriesU.S. Vaccinated Dogs from High Risk CountriesForeign-Vaccinated Dogs from High Risk Countries
Vaccination Forms AcceptedNone Required1. 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 RequiredNoneNoneOne 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 POEAny POEPOE with Animal Care Facility (air only)
• Service dogs may enter via seaport with vaccination and titer documentation
Resource provided by DogImport.org – Updated: Aug 1st, 2024 – Source: CDC Dog Importation From August 1, 2024