CDC Dog Import Form and U.S. Dog Entry Center
Every dog entering or returning to the United States needs its own CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Start with the dog’s six-month country history, vaccination origin and microchip record, because high-risk-country travel can trigger additional documents.
CDC Dog Import Form 2026: Online Form, Receipt & Requirements
Complete the official CDC Dog Import Form online, get the receipt, and check whether your dog needs additional rabies documents before entering the U.S.
Bringing Your Own Dog Back to the U.S.? CDC Form Rules for Returning Pets
Find out why a U.S. dog returning from Canada, Mexico or another country may still need a CDC Dog Import Form receipt to come home.
Returning to the U.S. With a Dog From a High-Risk Rabies Country
A practical planning guide for U.S.-vaccinated and foreign-vaccinated dogs returning from high-risk rabies countries.
Airline Pet Policy vs Government Entry Rules
Why a pet can satisfy border requirements and still be refused by an airline.
Taking a U.S.-Vaccinated Dog to a High-Risk Country? Check the Return Paperwork Before You Leave
Prevent a costly U.S. return problem by confirming the CDC rabies-vaccination document before a U.S.-vaccinated dog departs for a high-risk country.