Description:

The temporary  restriction   on  entry of dogs into the United States from  high-risk countries for canine rabies will be extended until July 31, 2023. This includes dogs coming from high-risk countries if the dogs have been in a high-risk country within the past 6 months.

Anyone can import dogs, even if they reside in a country considered high risk for rabies transmission, as long as the dogs meet the requested requirements.

Scope:

Dogs transportation to the United States.

Date of Implementation:

Immediate

Considerations:

Dogs vaccinated against rabies in the United States by a U.S. licensed veterinarian may re-enter the United States from a high-risk country without a CDC Dog Import Permit if the dog:

• Has a current, valid, U.S.-issued vaccination certificate.
• Has proof of ISO-compliant microchip.
• Is at least 6 months old.
• Is healthy upon arrival, and
• Enters the U.S. through one of these 18 airports, which have a CDC quarantine station.

Expired rabies vaccination certificates, even if issued in the U.S., will not be accepted.

If the rabies vaccination certificate issued in the U.S. has expired, the dog must receive a booster dose of rabies vaccination outside the U.S. and meet the requirements for dogs vaccinated abroad.

Beginning March 1, 2023, all foreign-vaccinated dogs entering the United States from rabies high-risk countries must have a valid CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record in addition to either a CDC Dog Import Permit or a reservation at a CDC-approved animal care facility. CDC will NOT accept foreign-issued pet passports or any other certificates for foreign rabies vaccinations. 

For more details please visit the CDC website.

We remind you of the temporary suspension of pet service between the United States and rabies high- risk countries. Service´s confirmation is permitted provided that the requirements of the CDC are met. 

The list of  countries with a high risk of rabies is available here.

Section:

Special Services - AVIH / PETC / SVAN