Step-by-step timeline
D-120
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (United States)
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template — Valid: 30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
D-7
Departure Government endorsement
Required by most countries via VEHCS or mail; original paper must travel with animal
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — United States
Authority
USDA APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services
Certificate
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template
Validity
30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
Fees
Tiered: 0 tests $101, 1-2 tests $160, 3-6 tests $206, 7+ tests $275. Vaccinations do not count. Service dogs free.
Restrictions
From 2026-07-17: Türkiye restricts dog/cat export from Texas and New Mexico
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Hawaii
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 mandatory
Rabies vaccine
At least 2 valid rabies vaccinations
Titer test
OIE-FAVN ≥0.5 IU/ml; entry no earlier than 30 days after blood draw
Quarantine
Hawaii: 5-Day-or-Less $244; pre-reviewed documents ≥10 days = $185 direct airport release; non-compliant up to 120 days. Guam: ≤5-day program; no FAVN = 120 days.
Cost
Official fees $185-250; total usually $1,000+
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United States → 
Hawaii