Licensed-veterinarian certificate valid thirty days; no USDA endorsement for dogs/cats.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Use the linked dog/cat certificate issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian; it is valid thirty days after issue. APHIS explicitly says USDA endorsement is not required for dogs/cats, despite the generic endorsement banner elsewhere on the page.
Selected official conditions for healthy vaccinated adult personal dogs/cats from the United States. This is not a complete entry decision or airline acceptance. Other origins, young animals, breeding, transit, permit conditions and current border services need separate confirmation with the certifying veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
Examination must find no infectious/contagious disease or known exposure that endangers animals or public health. The pet must originate outside an area/premises quarantined for rabies and have no known rabies exposure. Record rabies vaccination date, vaccine and period of validity; this model sets no numeric post-vaccination waiting period.
Selected official conditions for healthy vaccinated adult personal dogs/cats from the United States. This is not a complete entry decision or airline acceptance. Other origins, young animals, breeding, transit, permit conditions and current border services need separate confirmation with the certifying veterinarian and destination authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The model allows microchip number or animal name. The veterinarian verifies any chip entered, and records species, breed, age, sex and markings. This field does not establish a universal chip implantation requirement.
Selected official conditions for healthy vaccinated adult personal dogs/cats from the United States. This is not a complete entry decision or airline acceptance. Other origins, young animals, breeding, transit, permit conditions and current border services need separate confirmation with the certifying veterinarian and destination authority.
