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Rules verified June 2, 2026

Rules change without notice — this is the last date we confirmed every rule against its official source.

Dogs & cats · US to 50 countries · Check before you book

Booked the flight? Your pet can still be turned away at the border.

Some countries need steps months before you fly — and one wrong order can reset the clock.

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5,052 rule combinations verified0 false verdictsEvery rule traced to USDA APHIS / CDC

The deadline most owners discover too late.

For some countries, a required step — like a rabies titer test with a mandatory waiting period — must begin months before departure. Miss it, and your travel date may no longer be possible. The free check tells you immediately whether yours is still reachable.

Flights can be rebooked. Mandatory waiting periods cannot.

Where your pet can travel with BorderPaw

See all covered routes →

US outbound travel to 50 countries, for dogs and cats, plus return-to-US rules where relevant.

Americas

Brazil

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Canada

Cats · Dogs

Simple route

Chile

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Colombia

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Costa Rica

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Curaçao

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Dominican Republic

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

French Guiana

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Grenada

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Mexico

Cats · Dogs

Simple route

Panama

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

Europe

European Union

29 countries — Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 23 more.

Standard route

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Asia-Pacific

Australia

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

China

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

Japan

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

New Zealand

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

Singapore

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

South Korea

Cats · Dogs

Standard route

Taiwan

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

United Arab Emirates

Cats · Dogs

Complex route

What the free check catches

Do a step out of order and the 7-month clock restarts.

We flag exactly where.

The one date that, if missed, makes your travel date impossible.

We pin it down.

Every deadline on your calendar — counted back from your flight, not “X days before.”

Before you rely on what you read elsewhere

Re-verified regularly — and every rule carries its own date.

Traced to the official source

Every step links back to USDA APHIS, the CDC, or the destination country's own authority — so you can verify it yourself.

Dated, not vague

Each requirement shows the date it was last confirmed — an actual date, not “recently.”

Independent

We don't transport pets and we don't sell relocation services. Nothing in your plan is there to upsell you.

Check my route — free

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Frequently asked questions

Why can't I just Google this?

You can — but you'll likely jump between government pages, airline notes, old forum threads, and vet office advice. BorderPaw turns your exact route and travel date into one dated plan, with official sources linked.

What happens if I start too late?

For some routes, you may not be able to complete the required waiting periods before departure. That can mean changing travel plans, leaving your pet behind temporarily, or starting over with a later date.

Is BorderPaw a government service?

No. BorderPaw is an independent private service. We cite official authorities and help you follow their requirements in the right order.

Do you guarantee my pet will enter the country?

We give you the exact, sourced plan the authorities require — every step traced to USDA APHIS, the CDC, or the destination's own authority, so you arrive with nothing missing. The one thing no service can control is the officer's decision at the border. That's precisely why we date and source every rule: so you meet them fully prepared, with the official requirement in hand.

When should I check?

Before booking if possible. If you already booked, check immediately. Some routes have steps that must start months before departure.

Your pet's clock is already running — whether you check or not.

See where you stand — free.