International Travel Certificate Form

International Travel

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Step 1: Visit the USDA’s Pet Travel Website and enter your destination country on the dropdown menu to learn its animal travel requirements. Every country is different, so be sure to write down all vaccines, tests, and medications your pet needs.

Step 2: Fill out this form with all the relevant information. If you don’t know, it will more than likely need to be performed. Most countries require, at MINIMUM
  • an ISO compatible microchip
    • 15-16 digits and all numeric (no letters)
  • at least one current Rabies vaccines
    • Many countries, including the EU have very strict requirements on the timeline of Rabies vaccines. Generally, the rabies shot must be given at least 30 days, not more than 12 months, before travel, although some countries have different requirements.
    • A current vaccine does not necessarily mean that your pet is ready to travel and boosters may be needed.
  • An international health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian (PCAC) and Endorsed by the Official USDA Veterinarain (government)
 For International Travel (Outside the USA) and Hawaii

Along with an international health certificate, there may be additional requirements for traveling abroad. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the international pet travel requirements specific to your destination prior to appointment. Once all pre-travel requirements have been met, an appointment will be scheduled with one of our USDA Accredited veterinarians to examine your pet one final time before travel and issue the International Health Certificate. The International Health Certificate should be issued by one of our USDA certified veterinarians at Parker Center Animal Clinic as near to the travel date as possible, but not more than 21 days before travel as determined by the countries and the airline’s requirements.

Improper or incomplete paperwork for your pet can derail your travel plans, costing you valuable time and money. If you have any questions, our staff at Parker Center Animal Clinic is happy to help.

Many states require an up-to-date Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from a licensed, accredited veterinarian when traveling. Your pet must be examined by a veterinarian in order for a health certificate to be issued. This certificate indicates that your pet is healthy for travel and that he or she is not showing signs of disease. This certificate is required by most airlines in order for your pet to travel within the continental United States. We strongly recommend contacting your individual airline to understand their specific travel requirements. Oftentimes airlines require that your pet be examined by a veterinarian and a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel. Check with your airline to ensure that your paperwork will be in order (THIS IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY). For Domestic Travel (Within the USA)