Step-by-step timeline
D-60
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785, before vaccine
D-45
Destination Apply for destination import permit
Import permit R1/1: apply to AQS at port of entry 7-60 days before departure, valid 60 days
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 — Thailand
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785, before vaccine
Rabies vaccine
21 days - 12 months before entry; pet ≥4 months old
Titer test
Not required for most countries
Quarantine
None if compliant and asymptomatic (released at airport). No home observation requirement.
Permit
Import permit R1/1: apply to AQS at port of entry 7-60 days before departure, valid 60 days
Cost
Inspection ~510 THB/head + deposit 2,000-3,000 THB/head (refundable upon re-export within 6 months)
Banned breeds
Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and crosses
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United States → 
Thailand