Traveling with a dog
Plan official checks for international dog travel from the U.S.
Build a private checklist for destination, transit, airline and U.S. return checks when taking a dog abroad from the United States. No country rules or eligibility decisions are built in.
Build a private checklist for taking a dog from the United States to another country. Enter the route and departure date to organize official starting points for destination, transit, airline and return checks. It does not copy or decide country rules. Your entries stay in this browser and are not saved or sent.
Enter the destination, departure date, return plan and travel arrangement to build a checklist.
This planner is scoped to a privately owned companion dog departing the United States. Transit, destination, airline and U.S. return requirements can change and may depend on the exact route and the dog’s history. Confirm each step with the responsible authority, a USDA-accredited veterinarian and every operating airline.
How to use the checklist
- Start with USDA APHIS destination requirements and contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian early. The destination controls its own entry rules, and some steps have timing requirements.
- Check any transit country separately, especially where the dog must clear customs or leave the airport or seaport. Ask the airline about each operating segment, pet booking, transfer handling and carrier rules.
- If returning to the United States, check current CDC dog-entry requirements and USDA requirements. CDC says dog rules depend in part on where the dog was vaccinated and the countries it visited during the prior six months.
A generated checklist is a set of questions and official links, not a health certificate, approval, or guarantee of transport or entry.
Official sources
- USDA APHIS: Take a Pet From the United States to Another Country (Export) (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- USDA APHIS: Pet Travel Process Overview (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- CDC Yellow Book 2026: Traveling with Pets and Service Animals (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- CDC: Bringing a Dog into the U.S. (checked 3 Nov 2026)
The planner does not fetch country requirements, assess veterinary fitness, determine entry eligibility or store personal information.
For other trip tasks, see the multi-leg flight timeline, airport connection planner and international travel document checklist for children.
How it works
Enter the destination, transit stops, planned departure date, return plan and travel arrangement. Build and print a browser-only checklist that links to current USDA APHIS and CDC starting points; confirm each exact requirement with the responsible authority, veterinarian and operating airline.
Good to know
Does this planner tell me whether my dog can enter a country or board a flight?
No. It creates a checklist and links to official starting points. Destination and transit requirements can change, and airline policies are separate. Confirm the exact trip with the responsible authority, a USDA-accredited veterinarian and every operating airline.
Does this tool look up or store my route?
No. It does not fetch country rules or send your entries anywhere. The checklist is built in your browser and is not saved after you leave the page.
What should I check if my dog will return to the United States?
Check current CDC dog-entry requirements and separate USDA requirements. CDC says the requirements depend in part on where the dog was vaccinated and the countries it visited during the six months before U.S. arrival; use the CDC Dog Importation Navigator for the dog’s situation.
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