Rabies vaccination as an entry requirement

United Kingdom (Great Britain): Rabies vaccine from 12 weeks

Your vet needs proof the animal is at least 12 weeks old before giving the rabies vaccine. [GOV.UK: Bring your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain]

United Kingdom (Great Britain): Wait at least 21 full days

Travel no earlier than 21 full days after the first rabies vaccination (or the last dose of the primary course). The day after vaccination counts as day 1; some vaccines need longer. [GOV.UK: Bring your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain]

United States: Dogs: not vaccinated against rabies and in a high-risk country in the past 6 months

Not vaccinated against rabies, and in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the past 6 months

Your dog will NOT be allowed to enter the U.S. if it is not vaccinated against rabies and has been in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the past 6 months.

United States: Dogs vaccinated in the U.S. that were in a high-risk country in the past 6 months

First rabies vaccine and form timing

If your dog is receiving its first rabies vaccine, your dog must be at least 12 weeks (84 days) old at the time of vaccination, and the form must be completed at least 28 days after the vaccine was administered.

United States: Dogs vaccinated outside the U.S. that were in a high-risk country in the past 6 months

First rabies vaccine

If the dog is receiving its first rabies vaccine, your dog must be at least 12 weeks (84 days) old at the time of vaccination, and the vaccine must be administered at least 28 days before the dog enters the U.S.

United States: Cats: CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Rabies vaccination (CDC)

Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination for importation into the United States. However, CDC recommends that all cats be vaccinated against rabies, and your U.S. destination may have additional requirements.

Canada: Personal dogs older than 3 months but less than 8 months

Personal dogs only. Commercial dogs and assistance dogs in this age range have different rules and are not covered here.

Accompanied by owner, from a country not free of rabies

When you arrive in Canada you'll need the following: a valid rabies vaccination certificate; and the dog appears healthy and meets humane transportation requirements

Canada: Domestic cats

3 months or older, from a country not free of rabies

When you arrive in Canada you'll need the following: Valid rabies vaccination certificate

3 months or older, from a country not free of rabies

The European Union pet passport is an acceptable alternative to the rabies vaccination certificate as long as all the required elements outlined below are included. The rabies vaccination certificate (or European Union pet passport) must: be written in English or French be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian identify the animal (age, breed, sex, colour/markings, weight, and microchip/tattoo number if applicable) state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies indicate the date of vaccination indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for 1 year from the date of vaccination) have the name and signature of the licensed veterinarian that issued the certificate and the date it was signed All information on the certificate must be legible.

Australia: Dogs from the United States, United Kingdom or Canada

Covers only cats and dogs coming from the United States (excluding Guam and Hawaii), the United Kingdom or Canada, which DAFF places in Group 3.

Rabies vaccine age

The government approved veterinarian must use an approved rabies vaccine. This vaccine must be: given when the dog was at least 84 days old

Australia: Cats from the United States, United Kingdom or Canada

Covers only cats and dogs coming from the United States (excluding Guam and Hawaii), the United Kingdom or Canada, which DAFF places in Group 3.

Rabies vaccine age

The government-approved veterinarian must use an approved rabies vaccine. This vaccine must be: given when the cat was at least 84 days old