Pet Travel

Domestic and International Travel

We provide both US domestic travel health certificates, and international travel for a select number of countries. Please call our office (310) 393-8218 to start the process and to determine if we aid with your destination country. The following information is helpful to start the process.

When traveling outside the continental United States with your pet it is advisable to start the process at least 3 months in advance or longer. For domestic travel we recommend starting the process for a travel health certificate at least 30 days in advance.

The USDA provides general information of the country’s entry requirements for pets. Please note that destination countries occasionally change their entry requirements so use the USDA information as a guide only. (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel).

The US CDC also provides information on reentry of your pet from high-risk countries: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/us-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html.

We have USDA accredited veterinarians on staff.

We offer International Travel Certificates for certain locations.

Green Countries for pet travel, as denoted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), indicate that they accept APHIS digital endorsements via the Veterinary Electronic Health Certificate System (VEHCS). This simplifies the process of obtaining the necessary health certificate for your pet before international travel. 

Examples of Green Banner countries:

Azerbaijan, Benin, Belarus, Bolivia, Guyana, Liberia, Montenegro, Paraguay, and Tajikstan. 

What does a Green Banner mean?

• Your USDA Accredited Veterinarian can complete the health certificate electronically in VEHCS after examining your pet.

• They can submit the certificate directly to APHIS through VEHCS without needing to print anything. 

Note: While the green banner indicates a simplified process, always check the specific requirements of the destination country, including potential quarantine periods or other requirements, as some countries may still have additional restrictions or requirements for pets. 

These are the countries: