Flying to China with a pet

Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip

Required

Confirm accepted identification, scan records and the required sequence with vaccination for your exact route. A chip requirement alone does not establish that your records meet it.

Rabies vaccine

For the no-quarantine route, a dog or cat must have received at least two rabies vaccinations in its lifetime and have a current rabies vaccination at arrival. Carry the original current vaccination certificate with the endorsed health certificate.

Health certificate

Each pet needs its own health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 14 days of arrival in China and electronically endorsed by USDA APHIS through VEHCS. Carry the printed endorsed certificate and the required original vaccination and laboratory records. Only one pet per traveler is permitted.

Rabies titer test

For the no-quarantine route from the U.S. mainland, an approved laboratory report must show at least 0.5 IU/mL. Sampling may be on or after the second rabies vaccination and the report is valid for up to one year from sampling. Pets originating from Hawaii or Guam have a separate titer exemption; confirm their eligibility.

Quarantine on arrival

Pets meeting all no-quarantine requirements may enter without quarantine after inspection. Pets that do not meet that branch must use a designated port and complete a 30-day post-arrival quarantine. Confirm the appropriate port before booking; an unsuitable port can result in refused entry.