Starting on August 1, 2024, 12:01 AM ET, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will enforce new rules for importing dogs to the United States. All dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the six months before entering the United States and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required). All dogs must be at least six months of age, have an ISO-compatible microchip, appear healthy on arrival, have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt, and meet other requirements as detailed on the CDC’s website . Please note the CDC has designated Vietnam as a high-risk country for dog rabies.
Dogs that do not meet all entry requirements or do not have accurate or valid forms will be denied entry to the United States and returned to the country of departure at the importer’s expense. Use the CDC’s DogBot tool to determine which requirements apply.
Actions to Take:
- Visit the CDC Travelers Health Page.
- Visit the CDC page on dog importation for additional information about requirements (https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/foreign-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html)
- Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for country health advisories or call CDC at 800-232-4636 or 404-639-3534.
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