Pet with me from Germany to the U.S - pet travel regulations
Can I take my pet with me from Germany to the U.S.?
Dogs: A health certificate stating that they are free of evidence of diseases communicable to man must be carried for domestic dogs. Dogs to be used with livestock must be examined for tapeworms at the port of entry and, if found infested, must be freed of tapeworms. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States, except for puppies and kittens less than three months of age and for dogs and cats originating or located for six months or more in areas designated by the Public Health Service as being rabies-free. A valid rabies vaccination certificate should accompany the animal. This certificate should identify the animal, specify the date of vaccination, date of expiration, and bear the signature of a licensed veterinarian. If no date of expiration is specified, the certificate is acceptable if the date of vaccination is not more than 12 months before the date of arrival. The state of Hawaii and the territories of Guam and American Samoa have special requirements in addition to those listed above. All dogs entering the state of Hawaii and the territories of Guam and American Samoa are subject to a 120-day quarantine in accordance with state and territorial regulations.
Cats: Yes, but all domestic cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the port of entry. If the animal is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at the owners’ expense. However, cats arriving in the state of Hawaii or the territory of Guam, both of which are free of rabies, are subject to state or territorial quarantine requirements.
Also visit these links for more information:
For routine importation or exportation of pets please go to APHIS Veterinary Services National Center Import and Export (NCIE) or call 301-734-8364.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has regulations on the importation of dogs and cats into the United States. Visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm or call them at (404) 498-2260
For general information on travelling with pets, visit the website of Animal Care.
Delta pet travel regulations
Lufthansa pet travel regulations
Other airlines may have different regulations, please check their websites for details.
Disclaimer: The German Consulate General New York assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided above.
