dogs from saudi arabia to usa

What does my dog need to enter the USA?

To travel from Saudi Arabia to the USA each dog pet must have:

· Microchip, implanted on or before date of validating vaccinations

· Valid core vaccinations

· Valid rabies vaccination

· Valid RNATT certificate OR USDA Rabies Vaccination Certificate OR a USDA Health Certificate issued before 31 July 2025

· Treatment for internal and external parasite within 30 days of travel

- Screwworm Inspection

· Vet health certificate

· MEWA Export Health Certificate

· MEWA Export permit

- CDC Import Receipt in advance of travel

How do I get a CDC Import Receipt?

All dogs MUST HAVE their own import form receipt. The owner (or person travelling if accompanied should apply).

The process can be completed any time prior to arriving but ideally you should apply 3 to 5 days before travel. If the arrival date changes, a new receipt would be required

CDC Dog import form can be found at https://cdc-786687.workflowcloud.com/forms/090dc543-7b2f-4538-b2c7-2919d12ecc73

You can follow these instructions https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/dog-import-form-instructions.html#cdc_generic_section_2-dogs-coming-from-dog-rabies-free-or-low-risk-countries

My dog came from the USA and I have USA vaccinations, do I still need to get an RNATT Certificate?

You must supply proof of vaccinations in the form of a USDA Rabies Vaccine certificate or a USDA health certificate if dated prior to 31st July 2025 and the vaccines are still valid and meet the entry requirements. Please note the CDC often change this requirement and you must check directly to ensure you have the appropriate documents

I don't have a USDA Health Certificate (I've lost it, or my dog has never been to the USA)

Entry Requirements for Foreign-Vaccinated Dogs from High-Risk Countries Including Saudi Arabia

Please visit for current information: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/dog-import-form-instructions.html#cdc_generic_section_3-dogs-coming-from-high-risk-countries

•Dog must be 12 weeks old before validating rabies vaccine (with a valid and working microchip)

•RNATT test sampled at least 30 days after rabies vaccine or booster

•Your dog can enter the USA after 28 days from sampling date (with a quarantine reservation and inspection on arrival)

•The CDC Dog Import Form receipt. You complete this form online. It will only take a few minutes if you have the required information available (See online as above)

•A Certification of Foreign Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form. This form is filled out by a veterinarian and endorsed by an official government veterinarian VALID FOR 30 DAYS

•Dogs must have a reservation at a CDC-registered animal care facility. If you do not have a valid rabies serology titer certificate this must include a 28-day quarantine reservation.

•Dogs must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them. The microchip must be implanted before getting the rabies vaccine, or else the vaccine will be invalid. The microchip number must be included on all required forms and supporting documents.

•Dogs must appear healthy upon arrival.

•Dogs must be at least 6 months old at time of entry

•Photos and other information as request from the CDC centre’s for bookings

You must register your pet in advance with the CDC facility and arrive directly to that airport

6 x CDC Centres are : MIA – JFK – ATL – IAD – LAX – PHL

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/foreign-vaccinated-high-risk-countries.html

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/approved-care-facilities.html

The following information is for guidance only, and whilst correct at the time of producing this document, we can’t guarantee accuracy or changes from the CDC

Please reach out to the centres directly for booking either CDC inspection or quarantine if you fail to meet the RNATT requirements

JFK – apoquarantine@arkjfk.com (CDC & Customs services)

MIA – qsmiami@petlimo.com (CDC Only, no customs service)

ATL – cdcimports@petsconnectatl.com (CDC Only, no clearance services)

IAD – cdcreservations@penderpetretreat.com (CDC & Customs)

LAX – cdcreservation@rueskennelsatlax.com (CDC & Customs)

LAX – Quarantine@kennelclublax.com (CDC & Customs)

PHL – reservations@gatewayacc.com (CDC Only, no clearance services)

Pets that meet the entry requirements will be inspected, vaccinated and released after at the CDC stations discretion. This varies by airport and ranges between 12 hours and 3 days. Please check directly to ensure you are aware

You should avoid arrival after a Thursday morning to reduce the risk of weekend boarding.

All costs are payable by the owner prior to arrival (unless included in our costs for a cargo service)

Most CDC stations will require a deposit and / or credit card to confirm booking (deposit between $250 & $500 seem normal) along with information on your pet. Please note there is often a surcharge if you apply less than 14 days before arrival – please book early

All CDC centres will require the following to process a reservation

•Full imports name and address

•Importers Contact Number

•Importers Phone number

•Copy of importers Passport photo page

•Copy of importers visa (if not a US national)

Quarantine of 28 days will be applicable for all dogs that don’t meet the above requirements in full

What is an RNATT and how can I get a certificate?

The RNATT, also known as a Rabies Titre test is a simple blood test which measures the levels of rabies anti-bodies in a pet. In order to be valid for travel the certificate must be issued by a globally accredited laboratory, we normally use the APHA Laboratory in the UK or the CVRL laboratory in the UAE.

We can arrange RNATT testing for your pet. If you are in Riyadh our service includes transport to/from the vet visit, if you are outside of Riyadh you would need to ask your local vet to take a blood sample and they will give you a small vial of clear serum to send to us, in which case our service includes the courier cost from any city in KSA to Riyadh

Can my dog fly to any airport in the USA?

If your dog requires an RNATT to enter the USA entry must be to one of the 6 approved CDC airports.

The CDC Centres are: MIA – JFK – ATL – IAD – LAX – PHL

Pets returning with US administered vaccinations which do not require RNATT certificates are free to enter via any airport but please note your import form receipt must list the airport you are arriving as first point of entry to USA

Can I take my dog with me as accompanied baggage to the USA?

Yes, but you must check with your airline to confirm they will accept your dog as accompanied baggage (i.e. added to your flight booking) on your specific flight(s).

Please check directly with the CDC centre at your relevant airport as not all airports will accommodate accompanied arrivals