This is the latest information about the requirements on How to bring your dog to America.

The CDC or Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the US has announced its suspension for Bringing the dogs to America from High-risk countries due to the severe situation of Rabies.

This is the latest guidelines from CDC starting June 10, 2022

As copied from CDC website:

Dogs from High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies

Starting on June 10, 2022, options for bringing dogs from a high-risk country for rabies in the past 6 months will depend on where the dogs’ rabies vaccinations were administered, and the number of dogs being imported. All dogs from high-risk countries

Be at least 6 months old.
Have a valid rabies vaccination certificate. Rules vary depending on whether the dog was vaccinated in the United States or in a foreign country (see below).
Have an ISO-compatible microchip for identification listed on their rabies vaccination certificate.
Meet the requirements of either Option A, B, or C below.


These rules apply to ALL DOGS, including puppies, service animals, and emotional support dogs. These rules also apply whether you are:

1. Just visiting the United States with your dog,
2. Importing dogs into the United States
3. Traveling out of the United States and returning with your dog after a temporary visit, such as a vacation or holiday, or for shopping or visiting friends and relatives.

Note: If you do not follow CDC’s rules, your dog may not be allowed to enter the United States.

Option A: A valid US-Issued rabies vaccination certificate (RVC). There is no limit to the number of dogs with valid US-issued rabies vaccination certificates. Your dog must:

Appear healthy on arrival
Be at least 6 months old
Have an ISO-compatible microchip number listed on their rabies vaccination certificate
Be accompanied by a valid US-issued rabies vaccination certificate upon arrival
The rabies vaccine must be administered by a US-licensed veterinarian in the United States on or after 12 weeks of age and at least 28 days before arrival if it is the dog’s first vaccination.
Booster rabies vaccines administered in the United States after 15 months of age are valid immediately.
Arrive at one of the 18 airports with a CDC quarantine station:
Anchorage (ANC), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Minneapolis (MSP), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), San Juan (SJU), Seattle (SEA), and Washington DC (IAD).
Important Note: Expired US rabies vaccination certificates will NOT be accepted. If the US-issued rabies vaccination certificate has expired, you must enter using Option B or C (see below).

Option B: Apply for and obtain a valid CDC Dog Import Permit before arrival. CDC will only issue permits for 2 dogs per person during the suspension.

You must apply online for a CDC Dog Import Permit. It is recommended to apply at least 6 weeks before intended travel. Before beginning the process, your dog must:

1. Be at least 6 months old
2. Have a microchip
3. Have a valid foreign rabies vaccination certificate
4. Have a valid rabies serologic titer from an approved laboratory

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