Animals under 3 months of age must vaccinated 1-3 months prior to entry. Certificates must list type of vaccine, expiration date, manufacturers name and batch number. Certificates are valid 6 months for cats and dogs under 3 months of age. In the US, certificates must be stamped by the USDA veterinarian in the State where the animal was vaccinated. Birds must have veterinary certificates issued 3 days prior to departure, stating that the bird has not suffered from infectious disease, that no outbreak of infectious disease has occurred in the preceding 30 days in the country of origin, and that avian pests or pseudo pests have not been present in the country of origin in the preceding 6 months.
Birds are subject to sanitary inspection upon arrival.