Overview
A rabies antibody (titer) test is required: RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.. Allow at least 180-210 days of preparation.
Requirements
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination. Chips starting with '900 202' are not accepted.
Rabies vaccine
First vaccination at ≥91 days old; second vaccination ≥30 days after first
Titer test
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.
Quarantine
None if compliant; customs clearance within 12 hours
Advance notice
Must declare ≥40 days in advance to animal quarantine station
Estimated cost
$1,000-2,500
Transit rule
Dedicated Transhipment system: same airport + same airline + same transport mode + not leaving supervision area. Changing airline/airport/transport mode/overnight = full entry requirements.
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