FOR RETURNING CITIZEN

Relocating a pet to a rabies-free destination

Moving a dog or cat to AU / NZ / UK / Japan / Iceland / Singapore: 6+ month preparation playbook.

Checklist

01
Microchip (ISO 15-digit) implanted by destination-approved vet.
02
Rabies vaccination AFTER microchip (sequence matters).
03
30+ days after rabies vaccination: rabies-antibody titre test (FAVN / RFFIT) at OIE-approved lab.
04
Wait 90-180 days from titre test (varies by destination — see /pets/[country]).
05
Within 10 days of travel: USDA-endorsed health certificate + parasite treatment.
06
Book pet flight on IATA-Live-Animal-Regs approved carrier; quarantine reservation at destination (10 days AU/NZ/SG; 0 days UK/JP if all paperwork correct).

VERIFIED · 2026-05-09