Pet Travel Inquiry

Pet Travel Inquiry

Please complete this form to provide our USDA Accredited doctors with as much information as possible. Each inquiry is reviewed by the doctor within 24-48 hours. For more urgent inquiries, please complete the form prior to calling reception.
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Owner Phone Number*
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Owner Email*
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I am an established client of Art City Vets and the traveling pets have been in for a visitI am an established client of Art City Vets but the traveling pets have NOT had a visitI am a new client
Address*

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Name of pet(s):*
Please list names of all pets traveling
Species of pet traveling (Select all that apply):*

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I am planning to travel:*

Domestically to a state or territory within the United States of America (Puerto Rico is a US territory)Internationally to a different country
Domestic travel may require some paperwork:

Legal Documents:
-All US States and Territories require a valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate for entry
-Some US States and Territories require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which is a "health certificate" issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian following a physical exam

This USDA APHIS website can help determine the requirements for each State or Territory. Our USDA Accredited vets can provide specific guidance. Our fee for the preparation and submission of a CVI is $95.

Airline Paperwork:
-Some airlines require "Fit-to-Fly" or "health certificates" for pet travel. These forms may be provided by the airline, or sometimes a generic Acclimation Certificate is accepted.
-Breed Verification forms may be required and are typically provided by the airline.

Please note, every state is different and every airline is different. There is no standardized requirement. Our USDA Accredited vets can provide specific guidance only when provided with enough information. Support staff like receptionists or technicians are NOT able to answer specific travel document questions.
I am traveling domestically to:*
International travel always requires legal paperwork. This process can take days to weeks, sometimes months. Some countries accept digital paperwork, while most require physically endorsed original copies which requires mailing of documents from the USDA to you to have in hand for travel.

Requirements for import are established by the destination country. The USDA will only endorse documents that are 100% accurate and meet ALL requirements. If a pet does not meet the requirements, the ONLY way the USDA will endorse is with a letter of exemption from the destination country.

Legal Documents:
-All countries require a valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate for entry
-Almost all countries require a USDA-endorsed Health Certificate. This document is prepared by a USDA-Accredited veterinarian (we have 5 on staff) and submitted to the USDA for endorsement. The USDA is only open normal government business hours (M-F 9-5, no holidays), and can take 2-3 business days to endorse.

Some countries require specifically timed vaccinations, treatments, and tests (like Rabies FAVN titers) which can take weeks to months to prepare.

This USDA APHIS website can help determine the requirements for each country. Our USDA Accredited vets can provide specific guidance. Our fee for preparing the paperwork is $295, exclusive of the USDA endorsement fee and shipping costs (if needed).

Airline Paperwork:
-Some airlines require "Fit-to-Fly" or "health certificates" for pet travel. These forms may be provided by the airline, or sometimes a generic Acclimation Certificate is accepted.
-Breed Certification forms may be required and are typically provided by the airline.

Please note, every country is different and every airline is different. There is no standardized requirement. Our USDA Accredited vets can provide specific guidance only when provided with enough information. Support staff like receptionists or nurses are NOT able to answer specific travel document questions.
I am traveling internationally to:*
Please select ALL that apply for Domestic travel:

My pet is microchipped.My pet is up-to-date on Rabies vaccination and I have the Rabies Vaccination Certificate (please upload below).My pet is up-to-date on Rabies vaccination and I DO NOT have the current Rabies Vaccination Certificate (please indicate below where we can obtain it).My pet is NOT up-to-date on Rabies or I am not sure or unable to obtain the current Rabies Vaccination Certificate.The airline requires paperwork for travel.Other
Please select ALL that apply for International travel:

My pet is microchipped.I am traveling on the same plane as my pet.My travel plans may involve stopping in another country or exiting customs prior to arriving at the above-listed destination country (Please explain under "Other")My travel plans may involve a layover in the European Union (Please explain under "Other")My pet is up-to-date on Rabies vaccination and I have the Rabies Vaccination Certificate (please upload it below).My pet is up-to-date on Rabies vaccination and I DO NOT have the current Rabies Vaccination Certificate (please indicate below where we can obtain it).My pet is NOT up-to-date on Rabies vaccination or I am unsure.My pet has a Rabies FAVN titer (required for some countries like China, Israel, Japan, Korea, and Australia). Please upload a copy or indicate where we can obtain it below.I am traveling to the European Union (EU) and my pet has a valid EU Passport with a current Rabies Vaccination recorded in it by an EU veterinarian. Please upload a photo of the Rabies Vaccination below.I am traveling internationally due to active duty military relocationOther - Please include any other important information
Other
Please include any important information
After traveling internationally, I plan to return my pet to the United States:*

YesNo
CDC Requirements for Entry of ALL Dogs to the United States

Starting August 1st, 2024, the CDC has imposed regulations on ALL dogs entering the United States. This applies to dogs that originated from the United States, so even a brief day trip across the border to Canada.

www.cdc.gov/dogtravel

According to the CDC, dogs that do not meet all entry requirements or do not have accurate and valid forms will be denied entry to the United States and returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense. These requirements apply to all dogs, including service dogs and dogs that were born in the United States.

To enter the United States:
-ALL dogs must be at least 6 months old
-ALL dogs must be microchipped with an ISO compatible chip (all 15 digit microchips are ISO compatible)
-ALL dogs need a CDC Dog Import Form (filled out online ideally 2-10 days before arrival)

In addition, for dogs who haven been in countries high-risk for dog rabies in the 6 months prior to import, they will need a USDA-endorsed document to prove rabies vaccination or titer requirements based on if vaccination was done in the United States. This process can take up to a month prior to departing the United States.

Please note, rabies vaccination rules are not standardized. Many dogs appropriately vaccinated based on Pennsylvania law are NOT considered vaccinated by the CDC.

If your dog will be in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the 6 months prior to import, please complete the following form for us to best assist you with return to the United States with your dog:

https://form.jotform.com/241763786380163

***This link will also be provided at the end of this form

As of 6/1/25, the following countries are high-risk for dog rabies: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ceuta, Chad, China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), Colombia, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel (including the West Bank and Gaza), Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Melilla, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco (including Western Sahara), Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania (Including Zanzibar), Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Country-Specific Import Requirements

Please consult the USDA website for the import of a live animal into the United States. Even if pet started its journey in the United States does NOT mean it can automatically be re-admitted!

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/bring-pet-into-the-united-states

**Veterinarians in the United States have no authority in another country and cannot issue any health certificate or provide country-specific guidance for re-entry to the United States. It is always best to contact a veterinarian in the foreign country to ask what is required for import to the United States**
I plan to travel on:*

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Previous Vet Records:*
Previous Vet Hospital(s):
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Address and Phone number in Pennsylvania:*
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Address and Phone number in destination state/territory:*
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