Their journey
starts before
the airport.
Travelling with a pet can involve veterinary preparation, documents, destination requirements, airline rules and careful planning. Start early and make every step part of the journey.
Pet travel is a process,
not a piece of paperwork.
The requirements for travelling with a pet can depend on where you are going, where your pet is travelling from, their species, health and vaccination history, the airline, transit route and current government regulations. Planning early gives you more time to identify what your individual journey may require.
Where are you
travelling?
Select your destination for a general planning overview. This is a starting point only. Requirements can change and must be confirmed for your exact pet, origin, route and travel date.
Start with your pet’s travel history.
U.S. entry requirements can differ according to the animal and, for dogs, where the dog has been during the months before entry and its rabies vaccination status.
From first plan
to final destination.
International pet travel can involve several connected steps. The exact order and requirements depend on the journey.
Destination
Identify the destination, intended travel date and planned route.
Requirements
Check current government, airline and transit requirements for the journey.
Veterinary Steps
Complete the veterinary preparation applicable to your pet and destination.
Paperwork
Prepare the required certificates, records, permits and supporting documents.
Journey Day
Have the carrier or crate, documents and travel arrangements ready.
Destination
Complete any arrival, inspection, customs or clearance process that applies.
Build your
travel file.
Use this as an organizational checklist rather than a destination-specific legal checklist. Your exact requirements still need to be confirmed separately.
Different journey.
Different preparation.
Travel planning should consider not only the destination but also how your pet is getting there.
Flying with your pet
Check the airline’s current pet policy, booking process, accepted travel method, route restrictions, carrier or crate specifications and document requirements before confirming the journey.
Travelling by car
Plan for safe restraint or an appropriate carrier, comfort, temperature, suitable breaks and your pet’s individual needs during the journey.
You don’t have to
plan it alone.
International pet travel can become complicated quickly. First Pet can help you understand the veterinary preparation and travel requirements relevant to your pet’s journey.
Before they
take off.
International requirements are specific to the individual journey, so general answers should always be confirmed before travel.
Important travel information
Destination information on this page is provided as a general planning overview only and is not a final import, export or airline checklist. Pet travel rules can change and requirements may vary according to species, breed, age, origin country, travel history, vaccination history, destination, transit route, airline and date of travel. Government authorities, airlines and other relevant authorities should be checked for the current requirements that apply to your individual journey before travel arrangements are finalized.
Tell us where
they’re going.
Share your destination, intended travel date, route and pet details with First Pet and start planning the journey.