Contact the consulate or endorsement office for your destination through the USDA Pet Travel site for instructions. Also, contact your airline or shipping company beforehand for their specific transport requirements and certificate validation timelines.

For destinations like Hawaii (USA), Taiwan, Japan, etc., where Rabies Titer testing is required, it should be conducted several months before travel. Contact the consulate or endorsement office to confirm the timeframe. These locations often mandate ISO-approved microchips before rabies vaccination and titer testing.

Schedule a health certificate exam with a USDA Accredited Veterinarian after consulting the consulate, as certificates cannot be postdated. Bring original documents to your appointment: rabies vaccination certificates (signed in blue ink), import permits, rabies titer documentation, and shipping labels if needed.

Ensure your pet receives required treatments on exam day, such as flea/tick preventatives and parasite de-worming. Some countries (e.g., UK, Ireland, Norway) may require additional vet visits after endorsement for preventative treatments shortly before arrival.