What does a dog need to enter the United States?

CDC Dog Import Form receipt for every dog, plus a healthy look, age 6 months or older and a microchip. Dogs from high-risk rabies countries need extra forms (see below).

What does a cat need to enter the United States?

No federal rabies proof or USDA health requirements for pet cats; they must look healthy. State, airline, Hawaii and Guam rules still apply.

What do I need to take a dog or cat between US states?

No federal rule: the destination state decides. Many states want a CVI (health certificate, usually issued within 30 days) and proof of rabies vaccination; airlines often want a certificate within 10 days.

What are the rules for bringing a dog or cat to Hawaii?

Rabies-free with a quarantine program: two rabies vaccinations, a passing FAVN test and a 30-day wait are needed to qualify for direct release; otherwise up to 120 days of quarantine.

Pet travel rules for the USA: federal and state requirements

What you need to fly a dog or cat into, out of, or around the United States. Federal rules come from the CDC and USDA; each state sets its own entry rules.

Quick answer

Dogs entering the US: CDC Dog Import Form receipt for every dog, plus a healthy look, age 6 months or older and a microchip. Dogs from high-risk rabies countries need extra forms (see below). Source
Cats entering the US: No federal rabies proof or USDA health requirements for pet cats; they must look healthy. State, airline, Hawaii and Guam rules still apply. Source
Traveling between states: No federal rule: the destination state decides. Many states want a CVI (health certificate, usually issued within 30 days) and proof of rabies vaccination; airlines often want a certificate within 10 days. Source
Hawaii: Rabies-free with a quarantine program: two rabies vaccinations, a passing FAVN test and a 30-day wait are needed to qualify for direct release; otherwise up to 120 days of quarantine. Source

Rules change, especially New World screwworm (NWS) restrictions added by many states in 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

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Uber Pet

Pets: One pet per trip: a small animal such as a dog or a cat. Additional pets are at the driver's discretion. No breed or size restrictions.
Fee: Uber Pet costs more than other vehicle options: an Uber Pet surcharge is included in the upfront fare when you select it. A cleaning fee may be charged if your pet leaves waste, excessive hair or damages the vehicle. Uber's driver page says drivers earn an extra Uber Pet fee of $4 in the US ($5 in Canada).
Where: Choose Uber Pet in the vehicle options of the Uber app where it is offered. It is an UberX option served by drivers who opt in (not UberXL or Uber Black); in some areas you can reserve it in advance (reservation fee in the upfront fare).
Tips: Restrain your pet with a leash, harness or crate/carrier, bring a blanket or towel for the seat, and ask the driver where the pet should sit.

Source: Uber Help: Uber Pet (riders) ↗ · Uber Help: Uber Pet (drivers) ↗ · Uber Help: Tolls, surcharges and fees ↗

Lyft Pet

Pets: One well-behaved animal, plus up to four people. As a courtesy, the pet should ride in a carrier, on a blanket or at your feet.
Fee: An additional fee that goes directly to the driver. Lyft's driver page says drivers earn a $4 bonus for every Pet ride.
Where: U.S. only. Select the Pet ride option in the Lyft app.

Source: Lyft Help: Pet rides for riders ↗ · Lyft Help: Pet rides for drivers ↗

Robotaxis: service animals only.

Waymo: No pets. Service animals small enough to fit ride with riders with disabilities; emotional support and therapy animals are not allowed. Waymo Help: Service animals ↗
Zoox: No pets or emotional support animals. Trained service dogs are welcome (kept on the floor during the ride). Zoox Support FAQ ↗
Tesla Robotaxi: No pets. Disabled riders may bring service animals. Service in limited areas of Miami, Orlando and Tampa (FL) and Austin, Dallas and Houston (TX). Tesla Support: Robotaxi ↗

Service animals ride on Uber and Lyft at no extra charge even without a Pet ride (Uber and Lyft help pages). Plain links to the official pages (no affiliate). Checked on the official Uber, Lyft, Waymo, Zoox and Tesla pages on Oct 24, 2026; fees and availability change, so check the app before you ride.

Federal rules (CDC and USDA)

Last checked Oct 23, 2026 on the CDC and USDA APHIS pages linked in each row.

Who	Direction	Case	Rule	Source
Dogs	Entering	From a rabies-free or low-risk country	Only the CDC Dog Import Form receipt is needed (valid 6 months for multiple entries unless the dog visits a high-risk or different country). Any airport, seaport or land port.	CDC
Dogs	Entering	US-vaccinated, returning from a high-risk country	CDC Dog Import Form receipt plus the Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination form, completed by a USDA-accredited vet and endorsed by USDA before the dog leaves the US. Microchip before the rabies vaccine; first vaccine at 12 weeks or older and at least 28 days before. USDA export certificates issued after July 31, 2025 are not accepted instead.	CDC
Dogs	Entering	Foreign-vaccinated, from a high-risk country	Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form (government-vet endorsed, within 30 days of travel), a valid rabies titer from a CDC-approved lab, and a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility (28-day quarantine if no valid titer). Must arrive by air at that facility's airport.	CDC
Dogs	Entering	From a screwworm- or FMD-affected country (USDA)	Screwworm: certificate from an official vet that the dog was inspected within 5 days before shipment. FMD: bathe the dog and keep it away from livestock for 5 days (no documents).	USDA APHIS
Cats	Entering	All cats	CDC: cats must appear healthy and may be inspected; no proof of rabies vaccination required (recommended). USDA APHIS has no animal health requirements for pet cats. State and airline rules still apply; Hawaii and Guam quarantine rules apply to all cats.	USDA APHIS
Dogs & cats	Leaving	Export to another country	The destination country sets the rules. A USDA-accredited vet prepares the health certificate and submits it to APHIS for endorsement through VEHCS.	USDA APHIS
Dogs & cats	Between states	Moving within the US	APHIS does not regulate pet owners moving pets between states; the receiving state or territory sets the requirements.	USDA APHIS
Dogs & cats	Flying	Airline health certificate	USDA: airlines may require a health and acclimation certificate signed by a licensed vet within 10 days of travel; some states and countries require a rabies certificate.	USDA APHIS

By train (Amtrak)

Who: Dogs and cats only, at least 8 weeks old with vaccinations current; one pet per passenger and one pet per carrier.
Weight and carrier: 20 lb max, pet plus carrier combined. Leak-proof, ventilated carrier, max 19 x 14 x 10.5 in, under your own seat; it counts as a carry-on.
Trips: Up to 7 hours, including connections. Coach and Acela Business only (not First Class, sleeping cars or food service cars; not the Quiet Car on Keystone and Pennsylvanian).
Booking: Reserve a spot for your pet; the fee varies by route. Sign the Pet Release online and check in 45 minutes before departure at staffed stations.
No pets: Auto Train, Gold Runner and Amtrak Connection services, or to Canada on the Adirondack, Maple Leaf and Amtrak Cascades.

Service animals are accepted on all trains. Source: Amtrak: Pets on trains ↗, checked Oct 24, 2026.

States with different rules

These 26 states or territories do not follow the common pattern of "CVI plus rabies vaccination at about 3 months for every pet". Some skip the CVI for pets traveling with their owner; others are stricter. Last checked Oct 23, 2026 on each state's official page.

State	CVI required for dogs/cats entering?	Rabies vaccine rule	Special notes	Official source
Hawaii	Yes, plus a full rabies quarantine program	Two rabies vaccinations plus a passing OIE-FAVN test to avoid quarantine	Rabies-free state. All dogs and cats of any age must meet HAR 4-29. The 5 Day Or Less program allows direct airport release in Honolulu; pets that do not qualify face up to 120 days of quarantine. Wait at least 30 days after a passing FAVN and 30 days after the most recent rabies shot. Send documents 10+ days before arrival or the fee rises ($185 to $244 per pet for direct release).	Official source
California	No, for pets not changing ownership	Not set by CDFA (rabies questions go to the CA Dept. of Public Health)	CDFA has no entry requirements for pet dogs and cats that are not changing ownership. Since Jan 1, 2025, dogs entering to be sold or adopted need a CVI issued within 10 days and submitted to CDFA.	Official source
Delaware	Yes (health certificate void after 30 days)	Dogs over 4 months; cats 6 months or older	Dogs' rabies vaccine type and date must be on the health certificate (3 DE Admin. Code 904).	Official source
District of Columbia	Yes, issued within 30 days of travel	Dogs (rabies and distemper) and cats (rabies) vaccinated at least 30 days before travel	The 30-day gap between vaccination and travel is stricter than most states.	Official source
Florida	Not for privately owned pets traveling with their owner; otherwise CVI within 30 days	Required at 3 months or older	Pets from New World screwworm infested zones need a Certificate of Animal Movement with a permission number. FDACS notes most airlines want a health certificate within 7-10 days of travel.	Official source
Georgia	Not for pets traveling with their owner; CVI within 30 days for pets for sale	Proof required for dogs and cats 12 weeks or older	A rabies vaccination record is sufficient for pets traveling with their owners.	Official source
Iowa	Yes	Dogs 4 months or older; no rabies vaccination required for cats	Pets from rabies-quarantined areas are not admitted. Dogs for exhibition entering for a limited time are exempt from the CVI (IAC 21-65.10).	Official source
Massachusetts	Yes (health certificate)	Within 12 months before entry if over 6 months; unvaccinated pets must be vaccinated within 30 days of entry or at 6 months	The health certificate must show non-exposure to rabies.	Official source
Minnesota	Only if moving in, staying over 30 days, or changing owner	Required at 3 months or older	Temporary visits under 30 days with no change of owner need no CVI. From July 1, 2026 all CVIs must be electronic. Pets from NWS-infested states: CVI within 72 hours, treatment, and a 5-day quarantine.	Official source
Mississippi	Not for pets accompanied by their owner	Proof required at 3 months or older	CVI needed for exhibition, change of ownership, adoption, or pets traveling without their owner.	Official source
Montana	Not for pets traveling with their owner	Proof of current vaccination required (certificate should travel with the pet)	Health certificate within 30 days for change of ownership or shelter/rescue transfers.	Official source
New Hampshire	Only for transfer of ownership	Required at 3 months or older; younger pets within 30 days of turning 3 months	Pets must not come from a rabies-quarantined area (Agr 2112).	Official source
New Jersey	Dogs: yes, within 30 days. Cats: no specific requirement	Not specifically required for import; dogs 7 months or older must be licensed (rabies vaccine needed for a license)	Source document dated August 2017.	Official source
New York	Yes, within 30 days, unless staying under 30 days	Required at 3 months or older (1- or 3-year vaccine)	NY residents' licensed dogs returning within a year are exempt. New York City has extra rules.	Official source
North Carolina	State public health says it is eliminating the CVI requirement for dogs, cats and ferrets	Unvaccinated pets 4 months or older must be vaccinated within 1 week of entry	The official page wording is in transition; confirm the current CVI rule before travel.	Official source
North Dakota	Only for stays over 30 days	Required over 12 weeks; a copy of the certificate must accompany the pet	APHIS Form 7001 not accepted. Pets from NWS states need a pre-entry permit.	Official source
Puerto Rico	Yes, official health certificate valid 30 days	Dogs and cats over 4 months vaccinated within the 6 months before shipment	External parasite treatment within 72 hours before entry and ID (microchip or collar tag) required. No import permit for interstate moves.	Official source
South Dakota	Not if traveling with owner and staying under 30 days	Proof required at 3 months or older	Pets under rabies quarantine or showing disease may not enter.	Official source
Tennessee	Only if staying more than 15 days (valid 30 days)	Dogs 3 months or older; cats 6 months or older	Call the state office for imports from Texas (screwworm).	Official source
Texas	No	Required at 12 weeks or older, with a rabies certificate	If the first vaccine was given within the last 30 days, keep the pet confined for the rest of those 30 days.	Official source
Utah	Only in special cases (pets under treatment for a transmissible disease, from abroad, or from NWS-infested states)	Current vaccination if over 12 weeks	Puppies and kittens under 8 weeks must travel with their mother.	Official source
Vermont	Not for relocation, vacation or school; yes for sale, exchange or adoption	Over 3 months, stated on the certificate for pets imported for sale or adoption	Pets from NWS states must be treated and have a CVI within 5 days of entry.	Official source
Virginia	Not for personally owned pets; CVI within 10 days for sale, adoption, breeding or promotion	No state entry requirement for personally owned pets	No permit required.	Official source
Washington	Not for family pets traveling with their owner with a current rabies certificate; otherwise yes	Current vaccination; pets under 90 days exempt	Dogs 6 months or older need a negative heartworm test or preventive unless owned over a month and traveling with the owner (WAC 16-54-170).	Official source
West Virginia	Yes, expires 30 days after issue	Within the previous 12 months for dogs and cats over 6 months	None stated	Official source
Wyoming	Not for pets traveling with owner (no change of ownership)	Proof of current vaccination at 3 months (12 weeks) or older	CVI within 30 days for sale, adoption, shelter or rescue; breeding dogs need a Brucella canis test.	Official source

All 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico

Last checked Oct 23, 2026. 45 of 52 rows verified on official state pages; rows marked Check could not be confirmed, so contact that state veterinarian. States marked Differs are highlighted; the badge jumps to their row in the table above. CVI = Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) from an accredited vet.

State	CVI required for dogs/cats entering?	Rabies vaccine rule	Special notes	Official source
Alabama	Yes	Required at 3 months or older (under 3 months exempt)	APHIS Form 7001 not accepted as a CVI since 2019. Exhibition stays under 21 days are exempt.	Official source
Alaska	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	We could not load the official Alaska page this session (bot check). Confirm with the Alaska Office of the State Veterinarian.	Official source
Arizona	Yes, valid 30 days	Current vaccination at 12 weeks or older, listed on the CVI	Rabies titers are not accepted instead of vaccination. No entry permit needed. Airlines may have their own CVI rules.	Official source
Arkansas	Yes, for any purpose	Within 12 months before entry; dogs and cats under 4 months exempt	A 3-year vaccine is accepted if the pet had at least one previous rabies vaccine (2 CAR § 195-207).	Official source
California Differs	No, for pets not changing ownership	Not set by CDFA (rabies questions go to the CA Dept. of Public Health)	CDFA has no entry requirements for pet dogs and cats that are not changing ownership. Since Jan 1, 2025, dogs entering to be sold or adopted need a CVI issued within 10 days and submitted to CDFA.	Official source
Colorado	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	Confirmed: dogs and cats from states with an active New World screwworm infested zone need a CVI issued within 5 days before entry (emergency rule of June 10, 2026). The general pet page could not be loaded this session.	Official source
Connecticut	Yes, issued within 30 days	Proof of current vaccination for dogs and cats over 3 months	Pets must not come from a rabies quarantine area or have been exposed to rabies in the past 100 days.	Official source
Delaware Differs	Yes (health certificate void after 30 days)	Dogs over 4 months; cats 6 months or older	Dogs' rabies vaccine type and date must be on the health certificate (3 DE Admin. Code 904).	Official source
District of Columbia Differs	Yes, issued within 30 days of travel	Dogs (rabies and distemper) and cats (rabies) vaccinated at least 30 days before travel	The 30-day gap between vaccination and travel is stricter than most states.	Official source
Florida Differs	Not for privately owned pets traveling with their owner; otherwise CVI within 30 days	Required at 3 months or older	Pets from New World screwworm infested zones need a Certificate of Animal Movement with a permission number. FDACS notes most airlines want a health certificate within 7-10 days of travel.	Official source
Georgia Differs	Not for pets traveling with their owner; CVI within 30 days for pets for sale	Proof required for dogs and cats 12 weeks or older	A rabies vaccination record is sufficient for pets traveling with their owners.	Official source
Hawaii Differs	Yes, plus a full rabies quarantine program	Two rabies vaccinations plus a passing OIE-FAVN test to avoid quarantine	Rabies-free state. All dogs and cats of any age must meet HAR 4-29. The 5 Day Or Less program allows direct airport release in Honolulu; pets that do not qualify face up to 120 days of quarantine. Wait at least 30 days after a passing FAVN and 30 days after the most recent rabies shot. Send documents 10+ days before arrival or the fee rises ($185 to $244 per pet for direct release).	Official source
Idaho	Yes, with full destination address	Current vaccination at 12 weeks or older (1- or 3-year vaccine)	APHIS Form 7001 not accepted. From New World screwworm affected states, the CVI must be issued within 5 days of movement.	Official source
Illinois	Yes, issued within 30 days	Required at 16 weeks or older, recorded on the CVI	None stated	Official source
Indiana	Yes, issued within 30 days	Required at 3 months or older	APHIS 7001 accepted only in a USDA-validated form. Pets from New World screwworm zones need a movement certificate, CVI and treatment within 5 days (from June 9, 2026).	Official source
Iowa Differs	Yes	Dogs 4 months or older; no rabies vaccination required for cats	Pets from rabies-quarantined areas are not admitted. Dogs for exhibition entering for a limited time are exempt from the CVI (IAC 21-65.10).	Official source
Kansas	Yes, issued within 30 days	Proof of current vaccination for dogs and cats over 3 months	APHIS Form 7001 not accepted. Pets from New World screwworm infested zones need a permit and an NWS-free statement on the CVI.	Official source
Kentucky	Yes, for any purpose (service dogs exempt)	Over 4 months, per the NASPHV Compendium	Service dogs need a current rabies certificate instead of a CVI (302 KAR 20:040).	Official source
Louisiana	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	We could not find Louisiana's dog and cat rule on an official state page this session. Confirm with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.	Official source
Maine	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	Only Maine's rescue/adoption import rules (shelter import permit, rabies at 3 months or older) could be confirmed this session; confirm pet-owner travel rules with Maine DACF Animal Health.	Official source
Maryland	Yes (CVI void after 30 days)	At least one rabies vaccination (pets under 4 months exempt), stated on the CVI	CVI must state the pet is not from a rabies quarantine area and not exposed in the past 6 months. Dogs entering temporarily for exhibition are exempt. Source document dated 2018.	Official source
Massachusetts Differs	Yes (health certificate)	Within 12 months before entry if over 6 months; unvaccinated pets must be vaccinated within 30 days of entry or at 6 months	The health certificate must show non-exposure to rabies.	Official source
Michigan	Yes, from a USDA-accredited vet (dogs and cats)	Dogs 12 weeks or older; for cats, rabies is stated only for shelter and pet-shop imports	Separate rules apply to dogs and cats for shelters, pet shops and exhibition. New screwworm import requirements apply.	Official source
Minnesota Differs	Only if moving in, staying over 30 days, or changing owner	Required at 3 months or older	Temporary visits under 30 days with no change of owner need no CVI. From July 1, 2026 all CVIs must be electronic. Pets from NWS-infested states: CVI within 72 hours, treatment, and a 5-day quarantine.	Official source
Mississippi Differs	Not for pets accompanied by their owner	Proof required at 3 months or older	CVI needed for exhibition, change of ownership, adoption, or pets traveling without their owner.	Official source
Missouri	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	Only Missouri's exhibition rules could be confirmed this session (CVI required, rabies at 4 months or older). Confirm general pet travel rules with the Missouri Department of Agriculture.	Official source
Montana Differs	Not for pets traveling with their owner	Proof of current vaccination required (certificate should travel with the pet)	Health certificate within 30 days for change of ownership or shelter/rescue transfers.	Official source
Nebraska	Yes, issued within 30 days	CVI must certify current rabies vaccination	Unvaccinated dogs and cats over 3 months must be vaccinated within 30 days after arrival.	Official source
Nevada	Yes (health certificate)	Current, per the NASPHV Compendium	No permit required.	Official source
New Hampshire Differs	Only for transfer of ownership	Required at 3 months or older; younger pets within 30 days of turning 3 months	Pets must not come from a rabies-quarantined area (Agr 2112).	Official source
New Jersey Differs	Dogs: yes, within 30 days. Cats: no specific requirement	Not specifically required for import; dogs 7 months or older must be licensed (rabies vaccine needed for a license)	Source document dated August 2017.	Official source
New Mexico	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	We could not find New Mexico's dog and cat entry rule on an official page this session. Confirm with the New Mexico Livestock Board.	Official source
New York Differs	Yes, within 30 days, unless staying under 30 days	Required at 3 months or older (1- or 3-year vaccine)	NY residents' licensed dogs returning within a year are exempt. New York City has extra rules.	Official source
North Carolina Differs	State public health says it is eliminating the CVI requirement for dogs, cats and ferrets	Unvaccinated pets 4 months or older must be vaccinated within 1 week of entry	The official page wording is in transition; confirm the current CVI rule before travel.	Official source
North Dakota Differs	Only for stays over 30 days	Required over 12 weeks; a copy of the certificate must accompany the pet	APHIS Form 7001 not accepted. Pets from NWS states need a pre-entry permit.	Official source
Ohio	Yes (interstate CVI)	Required at 12 weeks or older, with a NASPHV Form 51 rabies certificate	Ohio Adm. Code 901:1-17-05 (version effective Sept 11, 2026).	Official source
Oklahoma	Yes	Within 12 months before entry at 3 months (12 weeks) or older	A 3-year vaccine is recognized if primary and booster doses are on the CVI.	Official source
Oregon	Yes, issued within 30 days (official serial-numbered CVI)	Per the NASPHV Compendium, listed on the CVI	None stated	Official source
Pennsylvania	Check Check with state veterinarian	Check with state veterinarian	Confirmed: no import permit for dogs or cats, and APHIS Form 7001 is not accepted. The official page does not state the pet dog and cat CVI rule.	Official source
Puerto Rico Differs	Yes, official health certificate valid 30 days	Dogs and cats over 4 months vaccinated within the 6 months before shipment	External parasite treatment within 72 hours before entry and ID (microchip or collar tag) required. No import permit for interstate moves.	Official source
Rhode Island	Yes, plus identification	Required at 3 months or older; adults 6+ months with only a first vaccine must wait 30 days	Puppies and kittens 3-6 months with a first vaccine may enter immediately (250-RICR-40-05-1).	Official source
South Carolina	Yes, valid 30 days	Proof of vaccination required	Pets must not come from a rabies quarantine area.	Official source
South Dakota Differs	Not if traveling with owner and staying under 30 days	Proof required at 3 months or older	Pets under rabies quarantine or showing disease may not enter.	Official source
Tennessee Differs	Only if staying more than 15 days (valid 30 days)	Dogs 3 months or older; cats 6 months or older	Call the state office for imports from Texas (screwworm).	Official source
Texas Differs	No	Required at 12 weeks or older, with a rabies certificate	If the first vaccine was given within the last 30 days, keep the pet confined for the rest of those 30 days.	Official source
Utah Differs	Only in special cases (pets under treatment for a transmissible disease, from abroad, or from NWS-infested states)	Current vaccination if over 12 weeks	Puppies and kittens under 8 weeks must travel with their mother.	Official source
Vermont Differs	Not for relocation, vacation or school; yes for sale, exchange or adoption	Over 3 months, stated on the certificate for pets imported for sale or adoption	Pets from NWS states must be treated and have a CVI within 5 days of entry.	Official source
Virginia Differs	Not for personally owned pets; CVI within 10 days for sale, adoption, breeding or promotion	No state entry requirement for personally owned pets	No permit required.	Official source
Washington Differs	Not for family pets traveling with their owner with a current rabies certificate; otherwise yes	Current vaccination; pets under 90 days exempt	Dogs 6 months or older need a negative heartworm test or preventive unless owned over a month and traveling with the owner (WAC 16-54-170).	Official source
West Virginia Differs	Yes, expires 30 days after issue	Within the previous 12 months for dogs and cats over 6 months	None stated	Official source
Wisconsin	Yes, by any mode of transport	Dogs and cats 5 months or older, with date and due date on the CVI	Computer-generated APHIS 7001 not accepted. Heartworm-positive dogs must finish treatment first.	Official source
Wyoming Differs	Not for pets traveling with owner (no change of ownership)	Proof of current vaccination at 3 months (12 weeks) or older	CVI within 30 days for sale, adoption, shelter or rescue; breeding dogs need a Brucella canis test.	Official source

Guam and other territories

Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Territory	Rule	Source
Guam	Entry permit, current and prior rabies certificates, microchip, OIE-FAVN test from a CDC-approved lab, quarantine reservation and a health certificate by a USDA-accredited vet within 10 days of travel. Submit documents 30+ days ahead; $65 fee. Pets from the US can do up to 5 days in commercial quarantine, then finish the 120-day period at home.	Official source
US Virgin Islands	From the US or Puerto Rico: health certificate (APHIS 7001, official state CVI or approved eCVI) within 10 days of arrival, emailed at least 1 business day before. Current rabies vaccination (or adequate FAVN titer within 12 months); 10 days must pass after a first rabies vaccine.	Official source
Puerto Rico	See the state table: health certificate valid 30 days, rabies within 6 months for pets over 4 months, parasite treatment within 72 hours.	Official source

Official links

Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the official source before you travel. This page is a summary, not legal or veterinary advice. Airlines may require more than the state does.

Pet-friendly hotels

Pet fees, weight limits and number of pets at the big US hotel chains, from their official sites: pet-friendly hotel rules. City guides: Orlando, New York, Miami.

Airline pet policies

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