Low Risk Countries

Pets Arriving from Low-Risk Rabies Countries

Bringing pets from low-risk rabies countries to the U.S. is simpler than high-risk imports, but proper documentation and compliance are still required. Our team ensures your pet’s arrival is smooth and stress-free.

If you are unsure of your exporting country rules, you can verify on the CDC page here

Overview

Low-risk rabies countries have fewer restrictions, but pets still need proper health certificates, vaccination proof, and microchip information. Following the rules carefully prevents delays or complications at the port of entry.

Even in low-risk cases, minor mistakes in paperwork can cause stress — our expertise keeps everything on track.

What We Do

We handle the entire clearance process for low-risk pet imports, including:

Reviewing health certificates, vaccination records, and permits
Coordinating with CDC and USDA requirements
Liaising with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of entry
Advising on arrival timing, flight options, and airline policies
Providing guidance to prevent delays and ensure smooth entry

What You Need to Provide

To start the process, you’ll need to provide:

Veterinary health certificates
Proof of rabies vaccination(s)
Microchip information (number and implantation date)
Pet details (species, breed, age)
Planned arrival date, flight details, and port of entry
Any prior import permits or approvals (if applicable)
US Passport or state issued ID - valid visa for non residents

Our team will review everything and advise if anything additional is needed.

Ports of Entry

For pets from low-risk countries, we can clear all U.S. ports of entry, but the buttons below show the ports we service most frequently; if your port isn’t listed, contact us and we’ll assist you.