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Catherine Sheffield, D.V.M.
5 Utility Drive, Unit#8
Palm Coast, FL 32137
(386) 597-2905
Monday-Thursday 9AM-6PM
Friday 9AM-1PM
Pet Travel
International Health Certificates
International Health Certificate requirements can be extensive. Please visit the website below for the USDA/APHIS area office to find out your requirements for the specific country to travel with your pet(s).
Schedule an initial consult with our office to go over requirements and timelines (no certificate will be issued at this time). Once this initial appointment is concluded, and requirements are met, then an international certificate can be issued (a separate exam visit is required). Then, you must take the International Health Certificate for endorsement by the USDA Veterinarian in charge (separate fee associated with shipping costs). Some countries will allow digital endorsement.
USDA/APHIS
8100 NW 15th Place
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 313-3060
Email: VSFL@aphis.usda.gov
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/take-pet-to-foreign-country/export-pets
also please visit:
https://www.avma.org/public/petcare/pages/traveling-with-your-pet-FAQs.aspx
Or you may choose to use an international pet travel company to assist you.
PLAN AHEAD. KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS.
> Check with your airline for any necessary documents they may require.
> Are you leaving the airport in a transit county before your final destination country?
What documents do they require?
>"Primary" Rabies Vaccination (no previous record of microchip + rabies vaccine)--many countries require a 21 day wait time before travel.
>FAVN/Rabies Titer(includes travel to Hawaii): 2 -4 weeks for lab testing.
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