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High-Risk Rabies Countries: What You Need to Know Before Traveling with Your Pet

Rabies remains a serious concern for pet owners traveling internationally. Across The Pond Pets specializes in international pet travel, ensuring your furry family members travel safely and comfortably. If your pet has been in a high-risk rabies country within the past six months, additional precautions are required to enter the U.S.

High-Risk Rabies Countries (As of May 31, 2024)

The following countries are considered high-risk for dog rabies according to the CDC:

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Sudan
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Afghanistan
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan)
  • India
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Malaysia
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • North Korea
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Qatar
  • Russia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Turkmenistan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Colombia
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Peru
  • Suriname
  • Venezuela
  • West Bank and Gaza
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait

Source: CDC High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies

Entry Requirements for Dogs from High-Risk Countries

If your dog has been in a high-risk country within the past six months, the CDC requires:

  • Rabies Vaccination Certificate
  • Microchip Identification
  • Health Certificate
  • CDC Dog Import Permit
  • Arrival at Designated Ports

Need help? Across The Pond Pets services assist with all documentation and logistics for safe international travel.

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