Export of Dogs and Cats to United States of America

New Zealand is classed as a "rabies free" country by the United States Department of Agriculture and there are no restrictions on the importation of dogs and cats from this country.

While no veterinary certificates are officially required for dogs and cats being exported to the United States, most airlines will not accept animals for shipment to this country unless they are accompanied by a veterinary certificate stating the animal is fit to travel. Such certificates must be written on headed veterinary practice note paper.

Veterinary surgeons signing any certificate must ensure that their name and qualifications are typed or printed beneath their signatures.

Page last updated: 27 June 2008