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Country entry rules

What each country asks of a travelling cat or dog, in plain language. Every page links to the official government source.

United Kingdom

GOV.UK

Pets enter on approved routes with a GB health certificate. Dogs also need a tapeworm treatment.

8 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

European Union

European Commission

Pets need an EU health certificate. A few countries also require tapeworm treatment for dogs.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Canada

CFIA

Mostly about proof of rabies vaccination, signed by a licensed vet.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Australia

Department of Agriculture (DAFF)

One of the strictest. Plan at least 6 months ahead: permit, blood test and a quarantine stay.

8 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

New Zealand

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Every cat and dog needs a permit. Some origins also need a rabies blood test.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Japan

Animal Quarantine Service (MAFF)

Two rabies shots, a blood test, a 180-day wait and advance notice at least 40 days before arrival.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Singapore

NParks / AVS

You need an import licence. Quarantine depends on where you fly from.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Hong Kong

AFCD

A special permit is required. Your origin country decides if quarantine applies.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

United Arab Emirates

MOCCAE

Import permit, vaccinations, and some breeds are not allowed.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Mexico

SENASICA

Pets are inspected on arrival. Bring a vet health letter.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Switzerland

FSVO

Rules match the EU. Declare your pet at customs if arriving from outside the EU.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

South Africa

DALRRD

Vet import permit and a rabies blood test.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Rwanda

Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB)

Import permit, health certificate and an IATA crate. Only cats and dogs are allowed.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Argentina

SENASA

Health certificate endorsed in the home country plus rabies proof. SENASA checks pets on arrival.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Bolivia

SENASAG

Vet health certificate and rabies proof. Some arrivals also need a SENASAG permit.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Brazil

Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA)

International health certificate (CVI) and rabies shot for pets over 3 months.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Chile

SAG

Health certificate endorsed in the home country, rabies proof and parasite treatment. Food and treats are restricted.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Colombia

ICA

Health certificate and rabies proof. ICA inspects pets at the airport on arrival.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Ecuador

Agrocalidad

Endorsed health certificate and rabies proof. Pets cannot be taken to the Galรกpagos Islands.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Guyana

Guyana Livestock Development Authority

Import permit and vet health certificate needed before travel.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Paraguay

SENACSA

Endorsed vet health certificate and rabies proof.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Peru

SENASA Peru

Endorsed health certificate and rabies proof. SENASA inspects pets on arrival.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Suriname

Ministry of Agriculture (LVV)

Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and a vet health certificate.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Uruguay

MGAP

Endorsed health certificate and rabies proof.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Belize

BAHA

BAHA import permit plus a vet health certificate.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Costa Rica

SENASA Costa Rica

Endorsed health certificate and rabies proof (dogs also need distemper and other core shots).

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

El Salvador

Ministry of Agriculture (MAG)

Vet health certificate and rabies proof.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Guatemala

MAGA

Vet health certificate and rabies proof, checked on arrival.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Honduras

SENASA Honduras

Vet health certificate and rabies proof.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Nicaragua

IPSA

Vet health certificate and rabies proof, checked by IPSA on arrival.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

Panama

MIDA

Endorsed health certificate and rabies proof. Some pets may be placed in home quarantine.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. CDC / USDA APHIS

Follows U.S. rules: dogs need a CDC Dog Import Form and must look healthy; extra rules for high-risk rabies countries.

6 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

British Virgin Islands

BVI Department of Agriculture

Import permit, rabies proof and a health certificate. Pets from some countries also need a rabies blood test.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’

The Bahamas

BAHFSA

Import permit plus a vet health certificate issued within 48 hours of arrival.

7 steps ยท Read rules โ†’