Destinations
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