STEP 9 : Choose the right airline & book Pet’s Space

Choose the right airline based on routing, layovers, time of travel, and weather conditions, considering the pet’s breed, size and crate dimensions. Discuss with airlines or a pet relocator to book the pet’s space.

Make sure the itinerary has the dog’s first point of arrival in the United States at the airport with the CDC-registered animal care facility where the dog has a reservation.

STEP 10 : Complete Vet Check

Within 10 days before travel, have a veterinarian issue and endorse essential documents, including a Health and Fitness certificate, Microchip Certificate, Sterilization certificate, and External/Internal Parasite Treatment Certificate.

STEP 11 : CDC Dog Import Form

• • This form requires you to upload a picture (jpg, png, gif files only) of the dog showing its face and body.
  • Dogs that will be less than one year of age at time of arrival should have the photograph taken within 10 days before arrival.
  • Ensure you enter the dog’s microchip number into this form correctly. This is very important.
  • Ensure the airport entered into the form is the same one where the CDC-registered animal care facility where the dog has a reservation is located.
  • Submit a corrected form if any of the information on this form changes.
  • Print a copy of CDC Dog Import Form receipt you will receive in your email and ensure it accompanies the dog.

STEP 12: Meet Government Veterinarian (AQCS)

Schedule an appointment with the Government Veterinarian at the Ministry of Animal Quarantine & Certification Services (AQCS). Obtain a Health Certificate valid for 10 days, ideally issued 4-5 days before travel mentioning dog is free of screw worm.

Make sure to receive copy of endorsed Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form from the official veterinarian in the exporting country.