Live Animal Exports (Moving Animals to Another Country)

Last Modified: April 16, 2026

Welcome to the Live Animal Exports portal. U.S. exporters can find information here about international requirements and restrictions for live animals other than pets, including hatching eggs and germplasm (semen, embryos, oocytes).

If you're looking for information about taking a pet to another country, visit Pet Travel.

Import requirements can change at any time and without prior notice. It is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure that their importer confirms the current certification requirements with the Ministry of Animal Health (or equivalent authority) in the importing country before shipping.

Getting Started

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If you plan to export animals to another country, contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian as soon as possible. They will help you determine your destination country's animal entry requirements and assist you through the process of obtaining a USDA-endorsed health certificate and any other needed paperwork.

Find an Accredited Veterinarian in Your State

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about exporting live animals.
Tips for Exporters and Accredited Veterinarians

View quick tips on working with APHIS to obtain endorsement of export health certificates for live animals.

Look Up Export Requirements

APHIS developed the International Regulations for Animal Exports (IRegs) to provide U.S. exporters with our best understanding of other countries’ import requirements for live animals, including hatching eggs and germplasm.
 

View Requirements

Country not listed? We have not received their requirements. Contact the destination country's animal health officials (directly or through your importer/buyer) for more information.

Resources

VEHCS Access and Information for Veterinarians
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Aquatic Animal Export Resources
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Live Animal Export Program Handbook
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History of Requirement Updates for Live Animal Exports
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Need Help?

USDA-Accredited Veterinarians

Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments); issuance of health certificates; and status updates on certificate endorsement.

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APHIS Endorsement Offices

APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services (VETS) offers commodity-specific expertise for exporting animals. Use the dropdown to contact us with questions about endorsing health certificates. For quickest help, see tips for exporters and accredited veterinarians.

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Stay Up to Date

Sign up below for email or text updates from APHIS about live animal exports. Select the "Veterinary Services - IREGS Live Animals Updates (Exports)" topic.

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