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Why do I have to enter a previous rabies vaccination record, but I am not required to upload the vaccination certificate on the “Rabies certificates upload” page for travel to China?
China requires at least two rabies vaccinations to be provided on the International Health Certificate. However, China only requires the pet owner to travel with physical copies of the current rabi...
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When can the veterinarian take a blood sample for the FAVN test before travel to China?
The blood drawn date must be the same day or after the second Rabies vaccination
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Are there certain labs that have to perform the FAVN Rabies Antibodies test when a pet is traveling to China?
Yes. The test must be done at one of the following labs: DoD Food Analysis & Diagnostic Laboratory Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Is there a waiting period from the time a pet receives a Rabies vaccination to when they can arrive in China?
No. There is no waiting period for Rabies vaccinations.
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How many rabies vaccinations are required to travel to China?
The pet must have been vaccinated at least twice in its lifetime and be current on rabies vaccinations at the time of arrival in China.
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Does the Rabies vaccination date have to be after the microchip implant date when traveling to China?
No. There are no requirements on when the pet's microchip has to be implanted, just that it needs to have one.
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Does a pet need an ISO compliant microchip to travel to China?
A microchip is required and can be either ISO or non-ISO compliant when traveling to China. If non-ISO compliant, pet owners are required to provide their own microchip reader to the import official.
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What is the required timeframe for the pet's examination prior to arriving in China?
The pet needs to be examined within 14 days of arrival to China.
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How old does a pet have to be in order to travel to China?
There is no minimum age requirement.
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Does China accept an electronic signature from a veterinarian?
Yes. Electronic signatures on international health certificates from veterinarians are accepted if submitted to the USDA through VEHCS.