Pet Travel: Unknown Requirements
For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel. We recommend you contact animal health officials from the country you are traveling to for more information.
Country of Destination Contact Information
Members—World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
U.S. Department of State—Contact Info for Foreign Embassies and Consulates
Unable To Obtain Information?
If you are unable to obtain information about pet travel requirements from the country you are traveling to, APHIS recommends your pet travel with a health certificate (for example, APHIS Form 7001) issued by your veterinarian. Although it may not be required, it is highly suggested that the health certificate be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by APHIS. For dogs, cats, and ferrets traveling, it is also recommended that you have proof of current rabies vaccination.
Countries Participating in the European Union
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Northern Ireland*
Norway**
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland**
* Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK), but will continue to follow European Union (EU) requirements even though the UK is no longer part of the EU.
** Norway and Switzerland are not part of the EU but have adopted EU legislation for import of most species of live animals.
Important Travel Considerations
If you are transiting (passing through) the European Union:
If your pet is traveling through (transiting) a country in the European Union (EU) on the way to a third, non-EU country, you will also need a transit health certificate for your pet for the EU. The transit health certificate will be the same as if your pet’s final destination was the EU country. Use the information above to determine which health certificate should be used. View a list of EU countries.
Considerations for airline travel:
Airlines and shipping lines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets. Check with your airline or shipping representative to determine what requirements they may have.
Will you be returning to the United States with your pet?
ALERT: Read the CDC Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States From Countries Classified as High Risk for Dog Rabies