International Pet Transport
Moving a kitten across borders takes paperwork, timing and an airline that handles animals properly. Our partner arranges the whole journey to and from the US, and tells you exactly what each destination country needs.
🌍 Worldwide, to and from the US
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What’s Included
- ✓Import and export coordination for flights to and from the US
- ✓IATA-approved carriers and cargo or in-cabin booking
- ✓Country-specific quarantine and entry requirement guidance
- ✓Live tracking plus airport pickup and drop-off coordination
Documents You’ll Need
Every destination country sets its own rules, and some of them start months before departure. These are the documents most often required:
- 1
International Health Certificate
A USDA Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), issued by an accredited vet and endorsed by USDA APHIS shortly before travel.
- 2
ISO-Compliant Microchip
Most countries require an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination is given.
- 3
Rabies Vaccination Certificate
Proof of a current rabies vaccine. Many countries require it after the microchip date, plus a waiting period (often 21+ days) before travel.
- 4
Rabies Titer (FAVN) Test
Required by rabies-controlled destinations (e.g. UK, Japan, Australia, Hawaii) from an approved lab, sometimes with a months-long waiting period.
- 5
Import Permit
Some destination countries require a permit applied for in advance, separate from the health certificate.
- 6
Customs & Airline Declaration Forms
Border and airline paperwork required for your cat to fly as cargo or in-cabin.
Not sure where to start? Our partner’s team maps out the timeline for your destination country and handles the filings with you.