Guam Pet Import Requirements

Your pet must first have a valid microchip before any vaccinations, so all vaccinations will reference your pet’s chip number. All cats and dogs must have been vaccinated for rabies at least twice in their lifetime.
If this is your pet’s first shot, your pet will need a second rabies vaccination no sooner than 30 days later (Guam’s Import Permit requires proof of 2 previous consecutive rabies shots both administered prior to their expiration and the second one being current).
The first rabies vaccination must be done after your dog or cat is over 3 months of age.
The second rabies vaccination must be administered no less than 30 days after the first vaccination and not more than 12 months prior to arrival if a 1-year vaccine was administered, or no more than 36 months prior to arrival if a 3-year vaccine was administered. Your pet requires certification of a current rabies vaccination with an approved monovalent inactivated rabies vaccine administered no more than 365 days prior to the pet’s release from quarantine in Guam (36 months if vaccinated with an approved 3-year vaccine). Do not vaccinate your pet for rabies after blood is drawn for the FAVN test. The use of a modified live rabies vaccine is discouraged and can require quarantine periods for as long as 6 months if a live vaccine is administered. Any subsequent rabies vaccination shall be administered no less than 30 days following the previous vaccination and not more than 365 days (36 months if vaccinated with an approved 3-year vaccine) prior to release from quarantine.
A document attesting to the administering of the vaccinations must include the name and address of the pet owner, name and description of the animal (indicating its age, sex, breed, color, body weight, and markings), dates of vaccinations, (rabies certificates must include: manufacturer, serial/lot number, discard and expiration(duration) dates of the vaccine) and certified with a full first and last printed name, clinic address, license number, and legible signature of veterinarian who administered the vaccinations. Health Certificates or other documents cannot be substituted for the actual Rabies Vaccination Certificates (copies are acceptable).

All dogs entering Guam from countries classified as high risk of rabies by the United States are subject to the new CDC import requirements that became effective August, 2024.

They include:

• Dogs must be at least 6 months of age
• CDC Dog Import Form
• Certification of Foreign-Based Rabies Vaccination and Microchip form

Foreign vaccinated animals arriving from a high-risk rabies area will also be required to be revaccinated for rabies prior to release from quarantine in Guam.

 

A rabies titer blood test (requiring 1 to 0.3 ml of serum) is required prior to arrival as the first step to qualifying for the 0-5 days quarantine program. The testing Laboratory must submit the test results directly to the Animal Quarantine Program at the Department of Agriculture at 163 Dairy Road, Mangilao, Guam 96913. FAVN test must be conducted no more than 12 months prior to arrival in Guam. A result of 0.5 I.U of rabies antibodies or greater per millimeter of blood is required (1.0 I.U is required for Home Quarantine). When updating rabies vaccinations prior to conducting the FAVN testing, you should wait at least 10 days before drawing blood sample. DO NOT ADMINISTER FURTHER RABIES VACCINATIONS AFTER THE BLOOD IS DRAWN FOR THE FAVN TEST.
The day that the laboratory receives the FAVN sample counts as the first day for the 120-day countdown.
To be considered valid, the test results must include the number of the implanted microchip and a complete description of the animal (sex, breed, age, color, any visible unique identifying characteristics). Kansas States University Laboratory is an authorized lab. EU-approved labs are also acceptable. The laboratory must provide the results directly to your veterinarian and this Department by facsimile, email, or traditional postal mail. Your pet  will not be released from Quarantine in Guam until results have been received by the Dept. of Agriculture. If your pet passes the pre arrival FAVN test and completed the 120-day wait and all other requirements are met, your pet will then be considered as having met the prequalification requirements for the Calculated Quarantine.
NOTE: US Military Personnel can use Military Vets (any USA Base in any country) for the FAVN test, and the testing lab through the Dept of Defense is acceptable (Ft Sam Houston).

120 days unless qualified for calculated or I Home quarantine.

All of the aforementioned steps must be completed, and your pet must have a Rabies FAVN blood test result of at least 0.5 IU/ml and less than 1.0 IU/ml in order for your pet to qualify for calculated quarantine.

Calculated quarantine means if the full 120-day period is not completed prior to arrival in Guam, your pet will serve the difference in the quarantine facility upon arrival.

Home Quarantine for Pets in Guam

Home quarantine for 120 days upon arrival is ONLY allowed for pets coming from the United States or an overseas United States military installation if all below requirements are completed and the Rabies FAVN blood test result is at least 1.0 IU/ml.

Animals requiring quarantine in Guam must attach evidence of confirmed reservations at a government approved quarantine facility with the Entry Permit packet.

Post-Arrival Health Examination

• Any dog or cat eligible for less than 120 days of quarantine shall be transported directly to a commercial quarantine facility where a post-arrival examination by the Territorial Veterinarian or a licensed veterinarian approved by the Director must be completed.  This same examination must be completed for all dogs and cats arriving from EXEMPT AREAS too, but that examination shall be arranged and completed by the owner/agent within 72- hours of pet arrival, and any veterinarian licensed on Guam can complete this examination. No animal can be sold until this examination and any required treatments have been completed. Failure to comply can result in the full 120-day quarantine at the owner’s expense.
• The veterinarian responsible for the post-examination must submit a health examination certificate to the department verifying the health of the dog or the cat and provide his/her recommendations for the animal’s early release or continued quarantine status as deemed necessary. The examination certificate along with the attending veterinarian’s recommendation must be submitted to the Department of Agriculture prior to approval and release of any dog or cat. A certificate of completion must be obtained from the department prior to release.
• The post-arrival examining veterinarian may require quarantine for observation for animals that show signs of illness or disease during the examination.
  • Animals eligible for Calculated or Home Quarantines that are held by the examining veterinarian during post-arrival examination due to any health anomalies must be cleared for release by the Territorial Veterinarian or a licensed veterinarian appointed by the Director.

QUARANTINE KENNELS:

US Military personnel – Andersen Pet Lodge on Andersen AFB
WEBSITE
Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm Friday, closed weekends, federal holidays, and the last working day of each month.
(671) 366-3205 (DSN 315-366-3205)

Civilian – Harper Valley Kennels
Email: harpervalleyinc.veterinary@gmail.com
Phone: 671-477-7879
WEBSITE

Civilian –AMC Medical Clinic
Email: amcpetlodge@outlook.com
WEBSITE

Make arrangements for quarantine directly with your chosen facility.

Guam is a tropical island with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. The Department recommends that pets that are very old, very young (not less than 9 weeks if coming from exempt areas), chronically ill or debilitated, or pets that experience difficulty in hot climates, not be imported into Guam.
There are no banned dog or cat breeds at this time.
Other vertebrates such as skunks, wolves, raccoons, ferrets are not covered and are generally prohibited from entry.
Rabbits must be spayed/neutered prior to import.
 Pregnant animals past 45 days of gestation, are prohibited entry into quarantine.
All dogs entering Guam from countries classified as high risk of rabies by the United States are subject to the new CDC import requirements that became effective August, 2024. Foreign vaccinated animals arriving from a high-risk rabies area will also be required to be revaccinated for rabies prior to release from quarantine in Guam.

Pets must enter Guam via Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. Guam Customs and Quarantine (CQA) is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. You can contact CQA by phone at (671) 475-6208/14 for the Commercial Port of Guam Customs Office.