Countries Where African Swine Fever and Other Diseases Are Known To Exist
Rabies Alert
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) temporary suspension on importing dogs from high-risk rabies remains in effect through July 31, 2024. For more details, visit the CDC.
Effective August 1, 2024, CDC has new requirements for all dogs entering or returning to the United States. See www.cdc.gov/dogtravel for more information.”
If you have questions about CDC requirements, contact CDC-INFO or call them at 404-718-3660.
Dogs imported for commercial sale or adoption must meet both APHIS Animal Care and APHIS Veterinary Services requirements. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has import requirements for dogs that will need to be met.
Use the search box in the table below to check the disease status of your country of origin.
- If the country is listed "free" of disease, learn how to apply for a permit at How To Bring Dogs into the United States for Commercial Sale or Adoption and follow CDC's dog importation regulations.
- If the country has a disease identified as "not free," choose one of the following to view the import requirements and learn how to apply for a permit: