Traveling with my cat from the Philippines to The USA

[G C 40]

Hi, all! I have a pet cat that I wish to bring to America. We just finished with his vaccinations for the year and his next dose/s wouldn't be until next year. Aside from the <10 day-old health certificate from the vet, what else do I need to prepare in order for him to safely travel with me? Here's what I found online. Please share what you know.

1. Vaccination records

2. Airline-approved pet carrier - my cat is 5.15 kg, how big should the carrier be? Know where I could buy this? I'm from the Philippines.

3. Microchipping - Is this a requirement in the U.S.?

 

Any other documents? Thak you for your time.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

microchipping isnt required but is a good idea! 

 

far as i know you have it all. my fiance moved his dogs down from Canada last year (driving) easy peasy. had their shots updated and was good to go. you can get an airline approved carrier online (amazon) or at most big box stores, if you have them there, i dont know (ie walmart)

[Roel 7,192]

Yes, it needs to be chipped.

 

Go to the website of whatever's airline youll be traveling with, and all requirements will be listed there.

[G C 40]

1 minute ago, debbiedoo said:

microchipping isnt required but is a good idea! 

 

far as i know you have it all. my fiance moved his dogs down from Canada last year (driving) easy peasy. had their shots updated and was good to go. you can get an airline approved carrier online (amazon) or at most big box stores, if you have them there, i dont know (ie walmart)

Thank you! I see websites for pet passports. Are those legit?

[Roel 7,192]

2 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

microchipping isnt required but is a good idea! 

 

far as i know you have it all. my fiance moved his dogs down from Canada last year (driving) easy peasy. had their shots updated and was good to go. you can get an airline approved carrier online (amazon) or at most big box stores, if you have them there, i dont know (ie walmart)

Transporting pets by car is extremely different comparing to traveling by plane...

1 minute ago, G C said:

Thank you! I see websites for pet passports. Are those legit?

Don't. All the paperwork needs to be prepared by the vet.

[G C 40]

12 minutes ago, Roel said:

Yes, it needs to be chipped.

 

Go to the website of whatever's airline youll be traveling with, and all requirements will be listed there.

Aw, was hoping he wouldn't need to be microchipped. Thank you.

[Roel 7,192]

5 minutes ago, G C said:

Aw, was hoping he wouldn't need to be microchipped. Thank you.

It's not that expensive and it's really useful - if your cat ever get lost, they can just scan him and that way they can contact you.

[Sunnyland 639]

Make sure you don't need also some sort of international veterinary certificate issued by your country health department or similar. For example in my home country you need the vet certificate (with rabies, etc) and then also the final authorization by the government agency that verifies the pet has all the vaccines, that a veterinarian has issued a health certificate, etc. This agency/department will issue you the international certificate  for the dispatch of pets that you will need to show at your final destination.

[G C 40]

7 hours ago, Sunnyland said:

Make sure you don't need also some sort of international veterinary certificate issued by your country health department or similar. For example in my home country you need the vet certificate (with rabies, etc) and then also the final authorization by the government agency that verifies the pet has all the vaccines, that a veterinarian has issued a health certificate, etc. This agency/department will issue you the international certificate  for the dispatch of pets that you will need to show at your final destination.

Thank you for this. I have heard of this government certificate as well. I'll reasearch more on that. 

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

My relative is moving to Philippines next week.

 

They are taking two dogs, they bought them a seat on a non US Carrier next to his seat, he has them as emotional support animals.  He had to get some type of international paperwork signed off by a vet, and jump thru some other type of hoops by getting some type of documents to get them on the plane.

 

My suggestion is. Check with the airlines first, and then see what is needed by US Customs, it should all be available via google.

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “moving to America*~*~*

[Sukie 1,464]

There will also be certain forms based on the state in which you land.  We landed in New York, and had to have proof of certain vaccinations.  So check first with your airline, then be sure you have the right info for the state of your POE.

 

Sukie in NY

[G C 40]

On 8/19/2018 at 5:53 PM, Chris Duffy said:

My relative is moving to Philippines next week.

 

They are taking two dogs, they bought them a seat on a non US Carrier next to his seat, he has them as emotional support animals.  He had to get some type of international paperwork signed off by a vet, and jump thru some other type of hoops by getting some type of documents to get them on the plane.

 

My suggestion is. Check with the airlines first, and then see what is needed by US Customs, it should all be available via google.

Thank you for your advice.

[G C 40]

On 8/19/2018 at 10:21 PM, Sukie said:

There will also be certain forms based on the state in which you land.  We landed in New York, and had to have proof of certain vaccinations.  So check first with your airline, then be sure you have the right info for the state of your POE.

 

Sukie in NY

Thanks, Sukie.

[Sunnyland 639]

OP,  I found this  blog for you that you may find helpful. It seems that the Philippines Bureau of Animal Industry /Department of Agriculture is the one that issues the export permit.

 

http://www.bradleyfarless.com/exporting-cats-from-the-philippines-to-the-usa-via-delta-airlines/

 

https://www.philippineairlines.com/TravelInformation/BeforeYouFly/BaggageInformation/SpecialBaggage/Pets

 

 

Hope you and your kitty can have a safe fun trip to the US.