IMPORT / EXPORT
IMPORT YOUR PET from USA
There are many requirements when you’re traveling with your pet commercially, and it’ll be different (might be a less/more, could be easier, faster) if you’ll be able to travel with your pet and how you want to handle it.
- Are you able to travel with your pet?
- Is your pet weight over 100kg with the crate?
- Are you able to be present at each International Airports when your pet arrives? etc…
Best way that you can take is to set all up by your own and travel with your pet (get friend’s hands included!), and below are the information to make your own plan!
But it doesn’t work for somehow some reasons, then PAWer’s Wish will be able to involve when you need a little extra hand, and be able to show some example for you to make a final decision!
Requirements for entering Japan;
Below are the requirements for entering Japan with your pet from USA. They will still be able to enter even if your pets vetting is not in this order, but the 180 days FAVN quarantine will start/continue when you arrive into Japan. FAVN quarantine can be done in Japan in your home if you live ON Base, or in a pet sitters home ON Base (no interaction with the other animals), or at the ON Base Kennel.
- Rabies Vaccination; The first rabies must be administered after the micro chip is in place. Make sure you have an actual rabies certificate signed by a vet with the lot number and expiration date.
- 2nd Rabies Vaccination; This is a separate vaccine from the first rabies and must be done at least 31 days after the first rabies is administered. Make sure your first rabies vaccine has not expired when obtaining this second vaccine.
- FAVN Results; The FAVN can be done on the same day that you obtain the second rabies vaccination. The FAVN results should be mailed to you or your vets office; the original results have a white label on the bottom.
- International Health Certificate; Health certificates are only valid for 10 days.
- ISO Micro Chip; They will still be accepted by Japan even if your pets micro chip is not ISO since they now have scanners for most Non-ISO chips.
- *Obtain Off Base Vet*; APHIS 7001, From AC
Applicants must obtain certificates issued by the government agency (corresponding to Animal Quarantine Office in Japan) of the exporting country. All forms must be stamped by the USDA office (this is different then your vet signing them) - *Obtain On Base Vet*; APHIS 7001, Form 2209 import/export Japan
Requirements Forms; if it’s obtaining from OFF Base Vet
Requirements Forms; if it’s obtaining from ON Base Vet
Requirements for leaving Japan
Below are the requirements when you are leaving Japan with your pet. You will need to check with the country you are entering to view their requirements as well. The below requirements are for entering the continental United States from Japan. You might need extra forms that were required from new locations other than the continental United States.
Rabies Certificate; Must be current.
Health certificate; Dated within 10 days of your flight.
AQS Approval; a document from Japanese Animal quarantine at the Airport. You’ll be able to make an appointment from 40days prior; send your information via email; travel details, Flight numbers, orders and ID.
Power of Attorney; To inform who will check in at the quarantine office and cargo for you.
