Health Certificates for Pet Travel - Broadmoor East Veterinary Clinic

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International Pet Travel

Traveling with Your Pet Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Whether you are relocating overseas, taking an extended international trip, or traveling to a destination with strict pet import requirements, Broadmoor East Veterinary Clinic is here to help.

Our USDA-accredited veterinarians and experienced pet travel team guide clients through every step of the health certificate process. We understand that each destination has its own regulations, timelines, and documentation requirements, and we are here to help you navigate them with confidence.

Trusted International Pet Travel Experts

Broadmoor East has prepared health certificates for pets traveling to destinations around the world, including:

Japan
South Korea
The United Kingdom
Spain
Germany
Belgium
The Netherlands
France
Italy
Mexico
Other international destinations with country-specific import requirements

We have also assisted families relocating to U.S. destinations with specialized pet entry requirements, including Hawaii and Guam.

Whether your destination has relatively straightforward requirements or a lengthy preparation process involving laboratory testing, import permits, waiting periods, or USDA endorsement, our experienced team is here to help.

How We Can Help

Our pet travel services may include assistance with:

International and domestic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, also known as health certificates
Destination-specific import requirements
USDA endorsement requirements
Microchip implantation or verification
Rabies vaccination and documentation
Rabies antibody testing, including FAVN testing when required
Required laboratory testing and parasite treatments
Travel timelines and appointment scheduling

Because requirements vary by destination and are often subject to change, each pet travel case is reviewed individually.

Planning Ahead Is Essential

Some destinations have requirements that can be completed within a few weeks, while others may require several months of preparation.

Requirements may include specific vaccinations, microchip placement, laboratory testing, parasite treatments, import permits, government approvals, or mandatory waiting periods. The order in which these steps are completed may also be important.

We recommend contacting our team as soon as you begin considering travel so we can help you understand the process and develop a timeline based on your destination and anticipated travel date.

Your Pet Travel Appointment

During your pet’s appointment, our veterinarian will perform the required examination and review your pet’s medical and vaccination records. Depending on the destination, we may also complete required testing, treatments, or travel documents.

The final health certificate must often be completed within a specific number of days before departure. In many cases, the completed certificate must then be submitted to the USDA for federal endorsement before your pet can travel.

Additional appointments may be required before the final health certificate examination, depending on your destination’s requirements.

Important Airline Requirements

Airline requirements are separate from government import requirements and may vary between carriers.

Pet owners are responsible for confirming all airline requirements directly with their chosen airline, including:

Required airline forms
Crate or carrier specifications
Temperature restrictions
Breed restrictions
Check-in procedures
Whether pets may travel in the cabin or as cargo
Airline-specific documentation requirements or timelines

Please provide our team with any airline forms that must be completed as early as possible.

Helpful Resources

Official destination requirements are maintained by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Visit the USDA APHIS Pet Travel website for current destination-specific requirements and additional information.

Because pet import requirements can change without notice, official government resources should always be reviewed during the planning process.