60-90 days before travel
• Verify that your dog will be at least 6 months old on day of travel.
• Get your dog microchipped or have a veterinarian verify its microchip number. Make sure the microchip number is listed on all veterinary records.
• Visit a veterinarian to get your dog its rabies vaccination (or booster) before travel.
• Take a photo of your dog and complete the CDC Dog Import Form.
• This form requires you to upload a picture (jpg, png, gif files only) of your 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 of travel.
• Ensure you enter your dog’s microchip number into this form correctly. This is very important.
• Submit a corrected form if any of the information on this form changes.
• Print copy of the CDC Dog Import Form receipt you will receive in your email and ensure it accompanies your dog.
Day of travel
• Present the following to the airline before boarding your dog:
- CDC Dog Import Form receipt and
- Current Rabies vaccination certificate signed by a Veterinarian.
• Arrive at the location on the CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
• Present the following to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer:
- CDC Dog Import Form receipt and
- Current Rabies vaccination certificate signed by a Veterinarian.
