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
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.
Additional Resources
- CDC Rabies Country Data
- UK Government Rabies Risks by Country
- Pet Travel Experts
- Military Pet Transportation
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At Across The Pond Pets, we make international pet travel simple, safe, and stress-free. Our experienced team handles all the details so your furry family member can travel comfortably and securely.
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