Cats must be at least 8 weeks old when traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Pets must be able to stand up and turn around, fitting comfortably inside the closed / zipped carrier. We’re sorry but this service is not available at this time. Find out what you should know about microchipping your pet. The forms below must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval. Please contact your PetRelocation Specialist to learn more about the best way to manage this.

This why it is very important that you check the specific procedures that will apply to your trip with the airline directly. If your pet is shipped as cargoover five days after your arrival in the EU, a commercialEU Pet Animal Health Certificate Formwill be required. The form must be signed by your private veterinarian and endorsed by a USDA-APHIS veterinarian within 48 hours prior to the pet’s arrival in the EU. This form is attached to the pet’s paperwork during travel.

As a pet owner, you must face the fact that your pet will most likely not outlive you. Pets age at a pace seven times their owners and are very likely to incur veterinary expenses during your time with them.

Ensure your kennel has adequate ventilation and your pet is free of respiratory problems. The door for the kennel cannot be on the top of the container. Combined weight of your pet and kennel will not exceed 150 pounds.

Caribbean

If the compliance check was performed in another EU Member State, you should produce proof of this on arrival into Ireland. If you originally came from outside the EU and a compliance check was not carried out in another EU Member State, then you must have a compliance check carried out on arrival into Ireland. When your pet travels with PetEmbark, they are in the caring hands of our compassionate team members, who treat your pet like their own. Try not to fly with your pet during busy travel times such as holidays and the summer. Your pet is more likely to undergo rough handling during hectic travel periods.

We’re here to help you relocate your pet to its new home easily and safely. To summarize, before bringing a dog to Pakistan you will need to obtain an import permit from Pakistan’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Each pet will also need a microchip implanted before arrival; it’s the only acceptable form of identification.

They must be secure, padded, made of water-repellant material and have nylon mesh ventilation on 3 or more sides. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar. If you like to travel and bring your pet with you anywhere in the United States or Canada, you know that any emergencies will be covered with pet insurance. Meet your tightest deadlines with Critical – our highest-priority service with a dedicated customer service team, providing 24/7 support and updates.

Fees indicated are per kennel/carrier and for travel on Alaska Airlines only. If your itinerary includes travel on another airline, the other airline fee may be assessed. Typically, airlines require pet health certificates that are no older than 10 days, even if the receiving country accepts an older one. Some countries, however, require a health certificate to be even less than 10 days. U.S. government employees or family members may contact theOverseas Briefing Centerfor information on airline restrictions. PCS passengers can book their dogs and cats on AMC Patriot Express flights.

Traveler info

Class Care™ for our furry friends—because we understand that they’re not just a pet, they’re family. Our pet travel program offers options for transporting your pet safely with top-notch care from just $1001 each way. It is important you purchase the right sized and compliant container for your animal. There are specific container sizes applicable to cats and dogs. Allow your pet to have enough space to turn around normally while standing, to stand and sit fully, and to lie in a natural position. Authentication of the USDA certificate forms may be required by the country to which you will be traveling with your pet.

The Overseas Briefing Center provides country-specific pet information for the foreign affairs community assigned to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. We encourage pet owners to review carefully their travel plans for upcoming international moves. When traveling to pet immigration with a checked pet, you’ll be responsible for completing all entry requirements. Your pet must have a tattoo or implanted microchip that matches the ID number on their vaccination card.