TLDR: Yes, you can bring your dog to Hawaii for a vacation. No, there is no short-stay exemption. The full import process applies regardless of trip length. If your dog is starting from scratch, plan 4 to 6 months. If your dog…
TLDR: All final veterinary exams and parasite treatments for Singapore must be completed between 2 and 7 days before your pet's export date. Treatments completed outside this window are non-compliant regardless of quality. The window also covers completion of the health…
TLDR: Singapore classifies certain dog breeds as Specified dogs, including Bull Terriers, Dobermans, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Mastiff-type breeds. Specified dogs must be leashed and muzzled in public at all times. Newly licensed Specified dogs require a minimum S$100,000 insurance…
TLDR: As of April 1 2026, DIY pet clearance at Singapore's CAPQ is banned. Every dog and cat arriving in Singapore must have an AVS-recognised pet agent appointed to handle CAPQ clearance before arrival. This is a permanent change that applies…
TLDR: US military members with permanent change of station orders to Japan and confirmed on-base housing are the only pet owners who can bring their pets to Japan before the 180-day waiting period is complete. All other import requirements still…
TLDR: Japan's Animal Quarantine Service makes no provision for emotional support animals or psychiatric service dogs. Every dog and cat entering Japan must complete the full standard import process including the 180-day waiting period, regardless of their designation, certification,…
TLDR: Japan's health certificate has a trap built into it. USDA officially permits two forms for Japan exports: Form AC and the generic APHIS Form 7001. Only Form AC is designed for Japan's specific required fields. Any deficiency in…
TLDR: Japan requires an ISO-compliant microchip to be implanted before or on the exact same day as the first rabies vaccination. Some US veterinarians apply an exception that allows microchip implantation on the day of the second vaccine, but AQS…
