Overview

• All dogs must be at least six months old and microchipped before entering the United States.
• Proof of rabies vaccination and a health certificate are mandatory for dogs from high-risk countries.
• The rules aim to prevent the reintroduction of rabies, a disease eradicated in U.S. dogs since 2007.
• Violations of the new regulations could result in the dog being sent back to its country of origin at the owner’s expense.
• The CDC has created a digital tool, 'DogBot', to help travelers understand the specific requirements based on their dog’s history.