International Health Certificate Form

Indian Walk Veterinary Center is happy to help you travel internationally with your pet! We need a lot of information ahead of time to make the process as smooth as possible.

Please visit aphis.usda.gov to confirm exactly what is needed to enter the country you're visiting and ensure you have plenty of time for all required steps.

If you would like assistance with complicated travel guidelines or making flight reservations for your pet, we recommend working with AE Pets International.

Pet's Name:*

Address & Phone Number of Destination:*

Street Address:
Street Address Line 2:
City:
State/Province:
Postal Zip Code:
Country:
Phone Number:

Method of Travel/Transportation: (ie: Airplane, Cargo Ship, Train, Car, etc.)*

Name of Airline: (or other method of transportation) (ie: American Airlines)*

City, State and Country of Departure:*

Name of the Airport, Seaport (Or Other) that you are leaving from:*

Date of Travel: (Estimate is ok if date not known)*

City, State and Country of Arrival:*

Reason for travel: (ie moving, vacation, etc) Will you be moving permanently to the other country? Visiting? or transitioning through (including a layover) to a different country? If you have a layover, you may need two health certificates.*

Are you planning on returning to the United States?*

Yes

No

Not Sure

Date or Estimated Date of Return to the United States: (If Applicable). Please note that depending on your date of return, you may need to have a health certificate re-issued by a veterinarian from the country you are traveling from to enter the United States with your pet. *

First and Last Name of the person your pet will be traveling with, if someone different than you. As this requires special paperwork.*

Please provide documentation of current and past Rabies vaccinations and for most countries, microchipping if performed at a different hospital. Please ensure the Rabies certificate contains the manufacturer, the brand name of the vaccine (ie: Vanguard, Imrab, Defensor, etc.) lot/serial number, and the lot expiration date. Most countries will not accept the certificate without all of this information. The Rabies vaccine must be given by a veterinarian at Indian Walk Veterinary Clinic at least 28 days before the health certificate visit if you are temporarily visiting a country listed as high risk by the CDC.*

Manufacturer:
Brand Name:
Lot/Serial Number:
Lot Expiration Date:
Microchip Number:

Do you have a Certification of US-Issued Rabies Vaccination form endorsed by the USDA? Note: This is different from a Rabies Certificate. *

Yes

No

Not sure

Please provide your pet's microchip number below if known. If you do not know your pet's microchip number or are unsure if they have one, please write "Unknown." If your pet does not have a microchip, please write "N/A." Please note that some countries require pet's to have a microchip prior to vaccinations and/or entry.

Microchip Number:*

Many countries have additional testing and vaccination requirements that may need to be performed well in advance. Please send us all needed testing and vaccination records. Be aware, FAVN testing for a Rabies titer typically takes up to four months to get results.*

I have read the above and understand

I do not understand

You will need to provide a Pre-paid, overnight, return address label from UPS or FedEx if your country requires a hand-signed APHIS Veterinarian stamp.*

I will provide

My country of destination does not require this

Does your pet have a valid Pet Passport? Note: The USA does NOT issue pet passports. *

Yes

No

Not Sure

If your pet has a valid Pet Passport, please state the country of origin:*

Everyone returning to the USA with a dog is required to submit the CDC Dog Import Form. This form is required to return from any foreign country and must travel with you. This form does not involve a veterinarian. The form is available at: The CDC Website

As of August 1, 2024 the CDC (Center for Disease Control) has dramatically changed the requirements for pets to enter or re-enter the USA from many countries. These countries are listed at The CDC Website . If you are traveling to a “high risk for Rabies” country, you will need both an International Health Certificate to leave the USA and Certification of U.S. Issued Rabies Vaccination to return to the USA. Due to the new CDC regulations, we can only write this return certificate for patients vaccinated against Rabies at Indian Walk Vet. We cannot accept Rabies certificates from other veterinarians at other hospitals. All countries have a waiting period after vaccination, so we will need to examine and vaccinate your pet against Rabies at least 28 days before your exam for the health certificates. Pets younger than 6 months cannot re-enter the USA even if fully vaccinated.

You will only need an International Health Certificate if you are traveling to a “low/no risk” country. To determine the country status, please use the CBC’s DogBot helpful assistant at The CDC Website Please also check the airline to ensure they will transport your pet; several airlines no longer transport pets to the USA even from low-risk countries. Requirements are currently changing rapidly. Despite our best good faith efforts, the vets at Indian Walk cannot guarantee that your pet will be permitted re-entry to the USA. We strongly recommend boarding or using a pet sitter while you are away if you are traveling to a high-risk country and returning to the USA.

Please enter your name below to acknowledge that you have read and understand the above-mentioned information.*

The doctor will examine your pet and provide any needed dewormers or flea/tick medications. After she completes the examination, the doctor will fill out all needed paperwork, go over it with you to ensure the information is correct, then send the form electronically directly to the APHIS Veterinarian for confirmation. This visit is typically about an hour but can be much longer; please schedule your time accordingly. For low/no risk Rabies countries, there is a $38 charge to use this service if no laboratory tests are required. However, the charge is $121 for countries that require Rabies titers (FAVN testing). This charge is from APHIS, not Indian Walk. The charge pays for use of the electronic service and the APHIS veterinarian’s time and expertise. The APHIS fee is doubled for high-risk countries, since they charge for both the export and import paperwork. We will need this amount at the health certificate examination visit in addition to our examination charge for the health certificate and/or Certification of U.S. Issued Rabies Vaccination. Please note that our veterinarians work very hard researching each country’s specific requirements. If your pet is unable to go for any reason outside the control of our vets, we are unable to refund the costs.

Please enter your initials below to indicate that you have read and understand the above-mentioned information.*

If your destination country has a green border on the APHIS website, we will be able to send everything electronically or we can print a copy for you to pick up here. Do not travel without a printed copy! If the country has an orange border, the state veterinarian will need to mail you a signed and printed copy of the form. You will need to provide a pre-paid, overnight, return address label from UPS or FedEx. It is recommended that it can be delivered over the weekend as well. You may either provide a printed label (no envelope needed) or email a .pdf file. If you email the label, it must be in .pdf format. Ensure your name is in both the “To” and “From” sections. Do not list either Indian Walk Vet or the APHIS veterinarian; this could result in significant delays or loss of the paperwork by the carrier. The paperwork from APHIS will be sent directly to you, not to the hospital. Please be aware that the APHIS veterinarians have a very large number of health forms to review. They prioritize forms based on when a pet is traveling (not by how long the paperwork was in the system). It is now common for forms to be reviewed within a day or two of travel. There is no way the vets at Indian Walk can speed up this process. For safety and peace of mind, ensure you have a backup plan in case the paperwork does not arrive in time for your trip.

Please enter your initials below acknowledging that you have read and understand the above-mentioned information.*

To avoid any confusion, we ask that this form be completed and returned to us at least 7 days prior to your scheduled appointment. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your appointment. Call us at 215-598-9000 with any questions; we want to make this as simple for you as possible. We may contact you before your visit if we have any questions or need additional specific information. Each country has different requirements and we may need to discuss the situation or perform tests before your health certificate exam. Thank you for your assistance in making this process as smooth as possible. We hope you have a great trip!

Please enter your full name below, which will serve as your signature to confirm you have received and understand the information in this form.*

International Health Certificate Form

Address & Phone Number of Destination:*

Method of Travel/Transportation: (ie: Airplane, Cargo Ship, Train, Car, etc.)*

Name of Airline: (or other method of transportation) (ie: American Airlines)*

City, State and Country of Departure:*

Name of the Airport, Seaport (Or Other) that you are leaving from:*

Date of Travel: (Estimate is ok if date not known)*

City, State and Country of Arrival:*

Reason for travel: (ie moving, vacation, etc) Will you be moving permanently to the other country? Visiting? or transitioning through (including a layover) to a different country? If you have a layover, you may need two health certificates.*

Are you planning on returning to the United States?*

Date or Estimated Date of Return to the United States: (If Applicable). Please note that depending on your date of return, you may need to have a health certificate re-issued by a veterinarian from the country you are traveling from to enter the United States with your pet. *

First and Last Name of the person your pet will be traveling with, if someone different than you. As this requires special paperwork.*

Do you have a Certification of US-Issued Rabies Vaccination form endorsed by the USDA? Note: This is different from a Rabies Certificate. *

Many countries have additional testing and vaccination requirements that may need to be performed well in advance. Please send us all needed testing and vaccination records. Be aware, FAVN testing for a Rabies titer typically takes up to four months to get results.*

You will need to provide a Pre-paid, overnight, return address label from UPS or FedEx if your country requires a hand-signed APHIS Veterinarian stamp.*

Does your pet have a valid Pet Passport? Note: The USA does NOT issue pet passports. *

If your pet has a valid Pet Passport, please state the country of origin:*

Important Information If You Plan To Return To The United States

What To Expect During And After Your Visit

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