Pet Entry Requirements

Your pet’s entry requirements depend on whether the country, zone, or compartment is classified as Low Risk (Rabies-Free) by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

A. Rabies-Free / Low-Risk Countries (Recognized by WOAH)

For Dogs:

• An International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm that the dog(s):

  1. is/are more than six (6) months of age.

  2. was/were actively immunized against the following diseases: Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Adenovirus.

  3. is/are free of internal parasites as determined by a negative fecal test result.

  4. is/are free of external parasites.

B. Rabies-Present / High-Risk Countries

For Dogs:

• An International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm that the dog(s):

  1. is/are more than six (6) months of age

  2. was/were actively immunized against the following diseases:

     a. Rabies by either:

     • 1-year vaccine: Given 1–10 months before travel.

     • 3-year vaccine: Given 1–34 months before travel.

     b. Distemper, c. Hepatitis, d. Leptospirosis, e. Parvovirus, f. Adenovirus, g. Coronavirus.

  3. is/are free of internal parasites as determined by a negative fecal test result.

  4. is/are free of external parasites.

For Cats:

• An International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm that the cat(s):

  1. is/are more than six (6) months of age

  2. was/were actively immunized against the following diseases:

     a. Rabies by either:

     • 1-year vaccine: Given 1–10 months before travel.

     • 3-year vaccine: Given 1–34 months before travel.

     b. Feline Leukemia, c. Rhinotracheitis, d. Calicivirus, e. Panleukopenia and f. Pneumonitis

  3. is/are free of internal parasites as determined by a negative fecal test result.

  4. is/are free of external parasites.

For Cats:

• An International Veterinary Certificate (issued within 48 hours of import) must confirm that the cat(s):

  1. is/are more than six (6) months of age.

  2. was/were actively immunized against the following diseases: Rabies, Feline Leukemia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Pneumonitis.

  3. is/are free of internal parasites as determined by a negative fecal test result.

  4. is/are free of external parasites.

Conditions for Importation of Cats and Dogs

These countries are officially recognized as rabies-free in terrestrial animals and are generally subject to fewer import restrictions: e.g. Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Hong Kong (SAR), Taiwan, etc. (30/07/2025)

Always determine your country's status before travel!

These countries report cases of rabies and are considered higher risk. e.g. United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, India, China, South Africa, The Philippines, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, etc. (30/07/2025)

Always determine your country's status before travel!