The Rabies Laboratory
Kansas State University
2005 Research Park Circle
Manhattan, KS 66502

Phone: 785-532-4483
Fax: 785-532-4474
Fax: 785-532-4522

These are ONLY guidelines! These requirements are subject to change, and/or other requirements may apply.  Special provisions for certified service dogs may apply. Always check with the government authority of the area of import.

Rabies Serology and Animal Transport to Rabies-Free Areas. a
Destination	Identification	Rabies Vaccination	Timing of RNATT (Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titration Test)	Post-Arrival Quarantine
Antigua	Microchip	required	? Contact Antigua for details	?
Australia	ISO Microchip	1 required, last within 12 months of export.	One titer drawn at least 60 days, but no more than 12 months prior to export (150 days ideal).	Minimum 30 days. 180 days from draw of first serology sample must pass before release from quarantine.
British Virgin Islands	Microchip or Tattoo	2 required, last vaccination at least 1 month prior to serology & w/in 12 months of export.	One titer completed before export with no wait before travel.  Must wait at least one month after last vaccination to draw sample.	None
Cayman Islands	ISO Microchip or Tattoo	1 required after microchip implantation & between 6-12 months of importation.	Imported 6 months after draw date of RNATT, except for exempt animals (2 rabies vaccinations 6 mos. to 1 year apart).	None
France (& most EU countries)	ISO Microchip or Tattoo	1 required.	Titer at least 30 days after rabies vaccination.	Can arrive from approved areas 3 months after rabies antibody titer with no quarantine.
Guam	Microchip	2 required, last vaccination between 12 and 3 months of export.	One titer received by testing lab at least 120 days prior to export.	Five days or less, if all qualifications are met.
Hawaii	AVID or Home Again brand Microchip	2 required, last vaccination between 12 and 3 months of export.	One titer received by testing lab at least 120 days prior to export.	Five days or less if all qualifications are met. Alternatively, 30 or 120 day quarantine for pets that do not qualify.
Iceland	Microchip	1 required after microchip implantation and within one year of importation.	Titer after rabies vaccination.	Check with Iceland authority.
Japan	ISO Microchip	2 required	Titer 180 days prior to arrival	None with approved titer
Malta	Microchip	1 within 1 year of export.	One titer completed between 3 and 6 months of departure. Second titer while in quarantine.	Minimum of 30 days. 180 days if last RNATT was not passed.
New Zealand	Microchip or Tattoo	1 vaccination between 1 and 6 months of export.	Two titers required. One prior to application for import permit at least 6 months before export.	Minimum of 30 days. 180 days if last RNATT was not passed.
Norway	Microchip or Tattoo	1 required	Titer >120 days post rabies vaccination and not later than the last day the validity of the vaccination expires.	None with approved titer.
St. Vincent & Grenadines	Microchip	2 required, last at least 30 days prior to, but w/in 12 months of export.	Two titers required, drawn at least 4 weeks apart.  May depart 30 days after last draw date.	30 day in home quarantine.  Two vaccinations required w/in first 30 days of arrival.
St. Kitts & Nevis	AVID Microchip	2 required, last at least 30 days prior to, but w/in 12 months of export.	Two titers required, drawn at least 4 weeks apart.  May depart 30 days after last draw date.	30 day in home quarantine.  Two vaccinations required w/in first 30 days of arrival.
Sweden	Microchip or Tattoo	1 required	Titer >120 days post rabies vaccination, but <365 days	None with approved titer.
Taiwan	Microchip	1 required, last within 12 months of export	Titer 180 days up to 24 months prior to arrival.	21 days with approved titer
Trinidad & Tobago	Microchip	1 vaccination between 6 & 12 months of entry.	One titer drawn at least 60 days, but no more than 12 months prior to export (150 days ideal). Second titer upon arrival.	180 days from draw of first serology sample, minimum 30 days. 180 days if last RNATT was not passed.
United Kingdom	ISO Microchip	1 required after microchip implantation.	Animals from approved areas, including US and Canada, may be imported 6 months after serum draw date.	None with approved titer, with the exception of a few days for paperwork to clear in some cases.
a These requirements are subject to change, other requirements may apply.  Special provisions for certified service dogs may apply. Always check with government authority of area of import.