The US-to-Vietnam certificate, mandatory chip and current rabies vaccination.
Documents and permits
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
For dogs and cats departing the United States, use the September 2025 USDA APHIS Vietnam certificate, including accredited-veterinarian certification and USDA endorsement. Its 30-day validity runs from issue to departure, not arrival.
Only the United States-to-Vietnam dog/cat route is covered, using the September 2025 USDA APHIS certificate. Other origins, import permissions and quarantine arrangements still require confirmation with Vietnam’s authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The US-to-Vietnam certificate requires each pet’s microchip number. The accredited veterinarian must verify the presence of every listed chip.
Only the United States-to-Vietnam dog/cat route is covered, using the September 2025 USDA APHIS certificate. Other origins, import permissions and quarantine arrangements still require confirmation with Vietnam’s authority.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service
The US certificate requires current rabies vaccination at export, recorded against the chip number with vaccination date, vaccine name, batch and expiry. The veterinarian also certifies no known rabies exposure and origin outside an area quarantined for rabies.
Only the United States-to-Vietnam dog/cat route is covered, using the September 2025 USDA APHIS certificate. Other origins, import permissions and quarantine arrangements still require confirmation with Vietnam’s authority.
