Traveling from Italy to Texas what documents do I need??
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missyscove
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This link might be of use to you:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/66/~/pets-and-wildlife---general-information
Many airlines may have more specific requirements like a health certificate.
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/66/~/pets-and-wildlife---general-information
Many airlines may have more specific requirements like a health certificate.
lovelops
Well-Known Member
I just called the USDA about this for a friend of mine. If you go to the USDA web site, you will see all the information for rabbits. Be sure to get some type of Health Certificate that is also in English. I was given that info before when I was looking to bring an animal in from South America to the US. It will help with Customs and Immigration. I will see if I still have the info and try to post it here.
Vanessa
Vanessa
lovelops
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BTW Love the pic of your lop! She looks like mine named Lady!
Vanessa
Vanessa
Thank you!! I called the CDC and they explained to me what I need to enter the U.S which is basically really nothing! They check in customs that the bunny is ok and the certificate and its good to go! My only issue is traveling within European cities like rome to frankfurt in germany. So far some say yes I need a passport but others say this isnt required for bunnies.
Awee and thank you! Its actually a male bunny hahah his name is Thor
Awee and thank you! Its actually a male bunny hahah his name is Thor
Korr_and_Sophie
Well-Known Member
Customs in any country can be a pain to deal with. Rabbits usually aren't covered by any rules, so a customs official might not know what to do when one comes through. They aren't that common, so not something that would be seen every day (where a cat or dog could be on every flight possibably).
Try to ere on the side of caution. Get a health certificate. Get any import rules printed off so you have them, try to include websites so there is some way to look it up if needed. If you think you might need a passport, then look into getting one and even actually getting one.
Also make sure you have him booked on the flight well in advance and that they take rabbits. He might not be able to be in the cabin with you. The carrier needs to be suitable for air travel, and some airlines have different requirements for in the cabin and in cargo. If you are using a few different airlines, they could all be different, so you need a carrier that can work for all of them.
Try to ere on the side of caution. Get a health certificate. Get any import rules printed off so you have them, try to include websites so there is some way to look it up if needed. If you think you might need a passport, then look into getting one and even actually getting one.
Also make sure you have him booked on the flight well in advance and that they take rabbits. He might not be able to be in the cabin with you. The carrier needs to be suitable for air travel, and some airlines have different requirements for in the cabin and in cargo. If you are using a few different airlines, they could all be different, so you need a carrier that can work for all of them.
