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Australia

The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources does not accept applications to import assistance or service animals of any species other than dogs.

An assistance or service dog which is accredited by an Australian State or Territory Government will also qualify. In most cases these animals are returning to Australia.

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You’ll be responsible for fulfilling all entry requirements and must notify the department of the dog’s intended arrival at least 3 working days before export.

Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a suspension on the import of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies.

Commercial dogs will not be permitted to enter Canada from the identified high-risk countries.

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Caribbean

Carry-on pets

You cannot travel with a carry-on pet when traveling to Jamaica.

Additional restrictions

When traveling with a pet to Trinidad and Tobago (POS), you cannot arrive on a flight before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

Continental U.S.

Within the U.S.

Pets traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico must be at least 8 weeks old.

To the U.S.

All dogs (carry-on and checked) traveling to the U.S. must meet government regulations on vaccinations.

Requirements Opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines.

Hawaii

Carry-on pets

You cannot travel with a carry-on pet when traveling to / from Hawaii.

Checked pets

You can travel with your pet to Hawaii as a checked pet if you:

  • Only connect via Honolulu (HNL)*
  • Follow Hawaii’s quarantine rules

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Additional restrictions

You cannot travel with your pet to Hawaii:

  • On nonstop flights to Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii or Kauai
  • If your pet is pregnant and past 45 days gestation

Mexico

All pets traveling to Mexico must meet government regulations on vaccinations.

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South America

You cannot travel with a carry-on pet when traveling to / from:

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Uruguay

Transatlantic

Carry-on pets

You cannot travel with a carry-on pet on transatlantic trips.

Checked pets

When traveling to the European Union (EU) with a checked pet, you’ll be responsible for completing all entry requirements. Your pet must have a tattoo or implanted microchip that matches the ID number on their vaccination card.

Additional restrictions

Apart from service animals, you can’t travel with a checked pet to the U.K. or Ireland, but you can transport dogs and cats to London (LHR) and Manchester (MAN) with American Airlines Cargo.

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Transpacific

Carry-on

You cannot travel with a carry-on pet on transpacific trips.

Japan exceptions

Checked pets

Although you can travel with a checked pet from Japan to Los Angeles (LAX) or Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), pets are not allowed as checked bags to Japan. According to USDA restrictions, animals should be offered water every 12 hours, so for travel with a checked pet to LAX or DFW, you must book a flight 12 hours or less.

If you’re traveling with a checked pet for travel from Japan, you’ll need to:

  • Make sure your pet has a microchip and documents required by the country you are traveling to
  • Notify the Japanese Animal Quarantine Service at least 7 days prior to departure to arrange an inspection

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