Travel guides

Clear explanations for the questions that come up along the way.

Pet passport or health certificate?

Similar-looking documents can serve very different purposes.

Cabin, hold or cargo?

Compare the service before comparing the limits.

How to read carrier limits

Weight, dimension order and fit all need a separate check.

Japan: put the preparation in order

A reading guide to the standard non-designated-region procedure.

Check the operating airline

A codeshare flight needs a closer look before booking a pet.

Check a rule before you rely on it

Scope and dates matter as much as the headline.

Who decides whether your pet can travel?

Separate entry clearance, export certification and airline acceptance.

Make the chip and vaccine records agree

Check identity and dates before arranging tests or certificates.

Understanding rabies antibody tests

A passing result is one part of a destination-specific sequence.

Check breed restrictions for the exact service

Breed, season, direction and transport mode can change the answer.

Does a connection count as entry?

Follow the animal’s actual airport handling, not only your ticket.

Compare the full cost of a pet journey

Use the same route, mode and included services in each quote.

Keep a usable travel document file

Make originals, copies and reservation details easy to check.

Plan the return before you depart

A short trip abroad can change the next entry procedure.

Preparing a pet journey from the US to China

Check certificates, quarantine eligibility and the return plan separately.

Plan documents for Mexico to Spain

Choose the non-EU procedure and verify the current origin category.

A pet round trip between the US and Mexico

The two directions have different authorities and different checks.

Prepare a pet journey from China to the EU

Identify the first entry country and current EU document pathway.