帶毛孩出行前，您需要了解的一切。

Soft-Sided Carrier

Max Weight

Up to 20 lb

IATA Status

Not IATA compliant

Best for in-cabin. Flexible dimensions often compress to fit under the seat. Approved by most carriers for pets under their weight limit.

Hard-Sided Carrier

Max Weight

Up to 25 lb

IATA Status

Not IATA compliant

More protective than soft-sided. Required by some airlines for in-cabin and accepted for cargo under 20 kg on select routes.

IATA Cargo Crate

Max Weight

Any weight

IATA Status

IATA LAR compliant

Required for all live animal cargo programs. Must allow the pet to stand upright, turn fully, and lie in a natural position without touching the roof.

Vet Health Certificate

Issued by

USDA-Accredited Veterinarian

Valid

10 days from issue

Required for

All international routes

A physical examination completed within 10 days of departure. Must include microchip confirmation, vaccination history, and health status declaration signed by an accredited vet.

USDA-APHIS Endorsement

Issued by

USDA-APHIS (regional office)

Valid

Matches health certificate

Required for

All US-origin international routes

Federal endorsement of the vet health certificate. Submit to your regional USDA-APHIS office. Standard turnaround is 7–10 business days; expedited processing is available at select offices.

EU Animal Health Certificate

Issued by

Official Veterinarian + competent authority

Valid

10 days from examination

Required for

All EU entry routes

The AHC replaced the EU Pet Passport for non-EU travelers post-2021. Country-specific format; issued by an official veterinarian. A new certificate is required for each journey.

UK Animal Health Certificate

Issued by

APHA-approved Official Veterinarian

Valid

10 days from issue

Required for

UK entry routes

Required for all pet entries into Great Britain since January 2021 (post-Brexit). Separate and distinct from the EU AHC. Must be issued by a UK-government-approved OV.

OIE-FAVN Titer Test

Issued by

OIE-approved laboratory

Valid

24 months from successful test

Required for

Australia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Hawaii

Blood drawn after vaccination is submitted to an OIE-approved lab. If antibody levels meet the threshold, a mandatory waiting period begins: 30 days for most countries, 180 days for Australia and Japan.