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Pet travel guides,
updated for 2026.

In-depth articles on entry rules, recent changes and practical tips for travelling with your dog or cat.

Pets Don't Just Walk Into Brazil: The CVI and 21-Day Rule
Short answer: Brazil is genuinely easy on paper — no quarantine, no rabies titer, microchip only recommended — but every entry still rides on the CVI/e-CVI international health certificate and on a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before landin
2026-10-06 0 reads
Taking a Dog to the UK via Eurotunnel: Rules & Documents
Most guides to travelling with a dog to the UK cover flying — but many dogs cross the Channel Tunnel every year. The Eurotunnel (Le Shuttle) is a legitimate, quarantine-free route for dogs with complete documents, and it avoids the cargo hold entirely. T
2026-10-05 2 reads
Pet Quarantine by Country: Where Your Dog or Cat Will Be Held
Short answer: most destinations release fully compliant pets without quarantine — the US, EU, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Singapore (Schedule I) among them. The countries that do quarantine are the ones protecting rabies-free or island status: Aus
2026-10-05 2 reads
Can My Dog Skip Quarantine in Hawaii? (2026 Programs)
Short answer: yes — if you plan ahead. Hawaii is a rabies-free state, and every dog entering must prove rabies immunity through an approved titer test. But compliant dogs can avoid full quarantine through two programs: 5-Day-or-Less (USD 244) and Direct
2026-10-05 3 reads
ISO Microchip for Dog Travel: What You Need to Know
Every country in PetPorter's database — all 52 destinations — lists a microchip as the first requirement. But not every microchip qualifies. For international travel your dog needs an ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip: a 15-digit transponder readable by th
2026-10-05 1 reads
Does My Dog Need a Rabies Titer Test? (FAVN, Explained)
Short answer: only if your destination (or origin) demands one. Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Iceland, Trkiye, Macau, Guam, Fiji and Hawaii all require a government-approved rabies antibody test. The EU and the U
2026-10-04 11 reads
Can Americans Get an EU Pet Passport? What to Use Instead
Short answer: no. The EU pet passport is issued only to residents of EU member states — it is a document tied to EU residency, not something a US visitor can obtain. But the good news is you do not need one. What a US resident travelling to Europe actual
2026-10-04 5 reads