Dog Imports: Check Country Disease Status
Rabies Alert
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its temporary suspension on importing dogs from high-risk rabies countries through July 31, 2024. For more details, visit the CDC.
If you have questions about CDC requirements, contact CDC-INFO or call them at 404-718-3660.
APHIS Veterinary Services, along with the CDC, has specific requirements for dogs traveling (imported) to the United States from countries affected by particular diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), screwworm, and rabies.
For dog(s) coming from...
- FMD-affected countries (not free), follow the APHIS Veterinary Services import requirements.
- Screwworm-affected countries (not free), follow the APHIS Veterinary Services import requirements.
- Rabies-affected countries (not free), review CDC dog importation regulations .