Step-by-step timeline
D-120
Destination Rabies titer blood draw
Unlisted countries (incl. China): blood drawn 30 days after vaccination, ≥0.5 IU/ml, 3-month wait after blood draw
D-90
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785, chip before rabies vaccine
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
D-2
Destination Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)
Dogs must receive tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before entry
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 — United Kingdom
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785, chip before rabies vaccine
Rabies vaccine
≥21 days after vaccination, pet ≥12 weeks old
Titer test
Unlisted countries (incl. China): blood drawn 30 days after vaccination, ≥0.5 IU/ml, 3-month wait after blood draw
Tapeworm treatment
Dogs must receive tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before entry
Quarantine
None (if compliant)
Quantity limit
Max 5 per person
Certificate
GB-issued EU pet passport invalid since 2021 Brexit; must use single-entry AHC. New AHC template under Reg 2026/705 from 2026-04-22, old template usable until 2026-09-30
Cost
£200-£500 (AHC ~£100 per application)
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United States → 
United Kingdom