Our office manager, Tina, has extensive experience helping clients with international travel. When it comes to international travel, it can take months and several veterinary visits to meet the requirements set by each individual country, so it is imperative to begin planning as soon as possible. Some countries require just vaccinations and a health certificate, while other countries require vaccinations, anti-parasitic treatments and other specialized testing. Resources can also be found on the USDA APHIS website.
We have helped clients travel to a wide variety of countries including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Dubai, London, Curacao, Costa Rica and Portugal. We also include Hawaii as an ‘international’ destination strictly because the requirements are similar to international travel; since it is considered a rabies-free state, conditions for travel are much more stringent than in the contiguous 48 states.
Before booking an appointment for a health certificate related to domestic or international travel, make sure to check the import-export guidelines on the USDA website. This will help you understand the specific requirements for your trip and ensure everything is in order before you proceed. Then contact us as soon as possible once you have finalized your destination and dates of travel, and we can begin assisting you with planning to ensure there is enough time to meet all animal export requirements.