Can My Dog Cross The Border
It is not possible for your dog to cross the border.
Can I take my dog to Mexico and bring him back?
Effective 12/16/2019: A health certificate for dogs and cats is no longer needed to enter Mexico. Dogs and cats may be taken to the border without health certificate documentation, they will be inspected by SENASICA upon arrival. Please follow the guidance on this page.[1]
Can I cross into the US with my dog?
NO: Dog is not allowed to enter the United States. If you attempt to import your dog into the United States, the dog will be denied entry and returned to the country of departure at your expense.[2]
What do I need to cross the US border from Canada with my dog?
The U.S or Canadian citizens must show passports or alternative secure documents typically accepted for border crossings between the two countries. For pet dogs and cats older than three months, certificates must document that the pet was vaccinated against rabies.[3]
Can you drive across the Canadian border with a dog?
If you plan on traveling to Canada with a dog from the United States, there are requirements that must be met otherwise you could be denied entry to Canada. In most situations, a dog must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate in order to be permitted to cross the border.[4]
What do I need for my dog to cross the border?
Dogs must be accompanied by a current, valid rabies vaccination certificate that includes the following information: Name and address of owner. Breed, sex, age, color, markings, and other identifying information for the dog. Date of rabies vaccination and vaccine product information.[5]
What documents do I need to bring my dog into USA?
Bringing an Animal into the United States CDC does not require general certificates of health for pets for entry into the United States. However, health certificates may be required for entry into some states or may be required by airlines.[6]
Can you cross animals over the border?
Any animal or animal product can be restricted from entry if there is reasonable knowledge or suspicion that it poses a human health risk. CDC has explicit restrictions for specific animals: dogs, cats, turtles, nonhuman primates, African rodents, civets, and bats, as well as products made from them.[7]
How long will the CDC dog ban last?
Starting June 10, 2022, the temporary suspension for dogs entering the United States from high-risk countries for dog rabies will be extended until January 2023. This includes dogs arriving from countries without high risk of rabies if the dogs have been in a high-risk country in the past 6 months.[8]
Does dog need passport to enter US?
You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport.[9]
Are dogs quarantined when entering the US?
Cats and Dogs Quarantine for pets is not required by most U.S. states and territories; however, Hawaii and Guam do have quarantine requirements for pet dogs and cats being imported into the United States. Pets excluded from entry into the United States must be sent back to the country of origin.[10]
How much is a dog passport Canada?
Entering Canada by Air There is a $30.00USD fee for this service for the first animal and $5.00USD for each additional animal. Proof of rabies vaccination will be required.[11]
How do I get my dog a US passport?
In order to get a pet passport in the USA, you will just need to visit a federally accredited vet. If your vet is not accredited, they should be able to refer you to one that is. When booking your appointment, tell them that you want to get your pet a passport. This way, they can be fully prepared for your visit.[12]
