India
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
540 Arguello Boulevard
San Francisco CA 94118
(415) 668-0662
Entry Requirements
Complete the following entry requirements to travel to India with your pet:
- India is a high risk country for rabies. Before receiving an import permit to return to the U.S., travelers must obtain 2 pictures of their pet's front teeth, a CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record, a serologic titer from an approved laboratory and a passport photo of the owner. Once these items are obtained, apply for a permit for your pet to return to the U.S. at this link. For further guidance on returning to the U.S. with your pet from a high risk country, contact the CDC directly at cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov
- Travelers to India are permitted to bring a maximum of two animals with them.
- Pets must be identifiable via microchip.
- Pet owners must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a quarantine center in India 15 days before importation. Contact a local pet relocation specialist for assistance.
- Pets must have a valid health certificate proving that they have been vaccinated against rabies, and that they are free of Aujeszky’s Disease, distemper, rabies, leishmaniasis and leptospirosis, while cats must be free from rabies and distemper.
- Pets traveling in the aircraft hold will also require a copy of the owner's passport, a copy of the owner's e-ticket and a copy of the airway bill.
Quarantine Information
Pets traveling to India do not need to be quarantined if they meet all the necessary requirements listed above.
Download Entry Application
To download the application form required for entry into India with a domestic pet, please click the PDF icon below.
