Travel Certificate
Fly with Pets.
Pet-Travel Health Certificates
Planning a trip with your pet within the United States or internationally? You will more than likely need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also known as a Health Certificate.
How to Get a Travel Health Certificate for Your Pet:
Accepting requests from current clients only
- Research the destination state’s or country’s pet-admission requirements on the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website. Be sure your pet is up to date with their rabies vaccination, other vaccinations (possibly DA2PP, Leptospirosis, or other) and/or lab work (Rabies Titer, etc.) that may be required by the state or country you are traveling to. Not being up to date with the correct vaccines or lab work might delay ability to travel.
- Complete this Pet-Travel Questionnaire at least four weeks prior to your travel date.
- Hospital staff will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the next steps.
- Be sure to attach any necessary documents, such as signed rabies certificate, vaccine certificate, Import Permits, etc., and email them to hospital@sfspca.org when you submit your Pet-Travel Questionnaire.
CDC Travel Requirement Update: As of August 1, 2024 dogs being imported from high-risk countries will now require a Certification of U.S.-issued Rabies Vaccination form.
SPECIAL NOTICE: The SF SPCA is NOT responsible for monitoring changes in pet travel regulations or ensuring that veterinary services, transportation, or any other arrangements are made in accordance with your requirements for travel. It is your responsibility to ensure that your pet has met all the requirements of your destination.