{"id":8856,"date":"2023-03-02T22:26:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T04:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/?p=8856"},"modified":"2026-03-02T00:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:56:13","slug":"how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to part with your beloved pup for an extended period, especially if you are moving abroad.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if you want to take your pup with you? Is that even possible? The answer is yes! You can take your pet to any part of the world \u2014 provided you have the necessary paperwork and follow the correct procedures and protocols <a href=\"https:\/\/starwoodpettravel.pxf.io\/9g7bQQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">to ship a pet internationally<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re planning any major project, it always helps to have an expert in your corner <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014and international pet transportation is no exception! Starwood Pet Travel is the #1 international pet relocation company and they&#8217;re experts at planning and executing a perfect international pet relocation itinerary. Starwood Pet Travel will help you with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review paperwork<\/li>\n<li>Help with permits\/quarantine\/health certificates<\/li>\n<li>Book flights<\/li>\n<li>Create a travel itinerary<\/li>\n<li>Pick up\/drop off<\/li>\n<li>Customs and delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Is International Pet Shipping?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/pet-transportation\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">pet shipping<\/a> is the process of moving a pet from one country to another. It involves a variety of factors, including paperwork, transportation and quarantine requirements, among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the most popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/ship-animal\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet transport method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for domestic travel is ground transport, <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-to-ship-a-pet-internationally\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">once your pet crosses country borders<\/a> (with the exception of trips to Mexico or Canada), you must use air transport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, the process of international pet transportation can be complicated and time-consuming, but with the right planning and preparation, it can be a relatively smooth and hassle-free experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Important Considerations for International Pet Shipping<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other kinds of travel, <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-when-shipping-a-pet-internationally\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">international pet shipping requires planning<\/a> and preparation. Check out some essential things to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. Pre Travel Preparations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you need to do your homework before embarking on <a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/cost-of-flying-a-dog-internationally-what-to-expect\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">international pet shipping<\/a>. Here are a few things you should check and take care of:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Finding an International Pet Shipping Service<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to make your pet\u2019s trip safe and successful is to use a reliable international pet shipping service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these services will be able to book your pet&#8217;s flight with your preferred airline, advise you on quarantine requirements and timing, and help you determine the most appropriate route for your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pet shipping service should also be able to provide you with a detailed itinerary and advise on all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/importation\/dogs\/index.html#cdc_generic_section_2-requirements-are-based-on-your-dogs-situation\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">necessary paperwork and documentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Obtaining the Necessary Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you are crossing international borders, your pet will need to have the necessary documents in order to travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the country you&#8217;re traveling to and from, your pet must have an up-to-date health certificate, a valid rabies vaccination certificate, and any other relevant documents required by the country you&#8217;re traveling to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Choosing the Right Pet Crate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When transporting animals, it&#8217;s crucial to ensure that their carriers are safe and secure. For this reason, using an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/programs\/cargo\/live-animals\/pets\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IATA-approved crate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or carrier that meets the airline&#8217;s size and weight requirements is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These crates should also be well-ventilated, with enough space for your pet to move around comfortably.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. During the Transportation Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Acclimating Your Pet to the Crate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most pet parents only think about the actual transportation process when it comes to international pet shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it&#8217;s important to remember that your pet will be spending a lot of time in the crate, so see that your pet is comfortable in this space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, introduce your pet to the crate several days before their trip and get them used to being inside it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Accompanying Your Pet on its Journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are able to, it&#8217;s a good idea to accompany your pet on its journey. This way, you can ensure that everything runs smoothly and make sure your pet is comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this isn&#8217;t possible, you can always enlist the help of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/air-nanny\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air nanny<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will accompany your pet and take care of them during the entire trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accompanying your pet on their journey also ensures that you can handle any last-minute issues or paperwork and provide emotional support when necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ensuring Your Pet&#8217;s Safety in Transit<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety is always the main concern when you&#8217;re transporting a pet. Make sure your pet is safely secured in their crate, and there are no loose items that could potentially harm your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also check with the airline to ensure that their cargo holds are climate controlled and that your pet will be safe during the flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. After the Transport Process<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your pet has arrived at its destination, find out what the country&#8217;s quarantine requirements are and ensure that your pet complies with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also ensure your pet is healthy and happy after the trip, as international travel can be quite stressful. Find a vet in the area to check on your pet&#8217;s health and help them get the appropriate food and exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/starwoodpettravel.pxf.io\/9g7bQQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18586\" src=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Starwood Pet Travel advertisement showing a dog and cat nuzzling next to text promoting pet travel services, including flying a dog internationally.\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-350x183.png 350w, https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-512x268.png 512w, https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Middle-Starwood-banner.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>New CDC Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/explainer-inside-the-new-cdc-rules-for-flying-with-dogs\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"follow\">CDC recently passed<\/a> new laws regarding flying with pets. These new rules are intended to limit the exposure of rabies in the United States. Due to these new rules, airlines have embargoed pets from flying into the United States from countries or territories considered \u201chigh risk\u201d for rabies, or if the pet has been in a high risk location within the past six months.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transporting a pet across the world is no easy task. But with proper planning and a reliable pet shipping service, you can do it safely and successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your research, be prepared for any last-minute issues, and always follow the requirements for international travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing your due diligence and making the right choices, your fur baby can have a safe and stress-free journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be hard to part with your beloved pup for an extended period, especially if you are moving abroad.\u00a0But what if you want to take your pup with you? Is that even possible? The answer is yes! You can take your pet to any part of the world \u2014 provided you have the necessary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":8880,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"custom_post_schema":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n      \"name\": \"How to Ship a Pet Internationally\",\n      \"step\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Find an international pet shipping service\",\n          \"text\": \"Use a reliable international pet shipping service that can book your pet's flight, advise on quarantine requirements and timing, help determine the most appropriate route, provide a detailed itinerary, and assist with all necessary paperwork and documentation.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Obtain the necessary documents\",\n          \"text\": \"Ensure your pet has all required documents for crossing international borders, including an up-to-date health certificate, a valid rabies vaccination certificate, and any other documents required by the destination country.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Choose the right pet crate\",\n          \"text\": \"Use an IATA-approved crate or carrier that meets the airline's size and weight requirements. The crate should be well-ventilated with enough space for your pet to move around comfortably.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Acclimate your pet to the crate\",\n          \"text\": \"Introduce your pet to the crate several days before the trip and get them used to being inside it, since they will be spending a lot of time in the crate during transit.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Arrange accompaniment during the journey\",\n          \"text\": \"If possible, accompany your pet on its journey to ensure everything runs smoothly and to handle any last-minute issues or paperwork. If you cannot travel with your pet, enlist an air nanny who will accompany and care for your pet during the entire trip.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Ensure your pet's safety in transit\",\n          \"text\": \"Make sure your pet is safely secured in their crate with no loose items that could cause harm. Confirm with the airline that their cargo holds are climate controlled.\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"name\": \"Comply with quarantine requirements after arrival\",\n          \"text\": \"Once your pet arrives at its destination, find out the country's quarantine requirements and ensure your pet complies with them. Have a local vet check your pet's health and help them settle in with appropriate food and exercise.\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is international pet shipping?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"International pet shipping is the process of moving a pet from one country to another. It involves a variety of factors including paperwork, transportation, and quarantine requirements. While ground transport is the most popular method for domestic travel, once your pet crosses country borders (with the exception of trips to Mexico or Canada), you must use air transport.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What documents does my pet need for international travel?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Because you are crossing international borders, your pet will need an up-to-date health certificate, a valid rabies vaccination certificate, and any other relevant documents required by the destination country. A reliable international pet shipping service can advise you on all necessary paperwork and documentation.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What type of crate is required for international pet shipping?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"You should use an IATA-approved crate or carrier that meets the airline's size and weight requirements. These crates should be well-ventilated, with enough space for your pet to move around comfortably.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What are the new CDC rules for flying with pets internationally?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"The CDC passed new rules intended to limit the exposure of rabies in the United States. Due to these rules, airlines have embargoed pets from flying into the United States from countries or territories considered high risk for rabies, or if the pet has been in a high-risk location within the past six months.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>","_wpscp_schedule_draft_date":"","_wpscp_schedule_republish_date":"","_wpscppro_advance_schedule":false,"_wpscppro_advance_schedule_date":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_bluesky_share_type":"","_mastodon_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[623,522,23],"tags":[705,534],"class_list":["post-8856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-shippers","category-pet-shipping","category-pets","tag-pet-transport-supporting-blog","tag-shippers"],"acf":{"internal_custom_json-ld":"","custom_atf_banner":{"image":18594,"url":"https:\/\/starwoodpettravel.pxf.io\/9g7bQQ"}},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need to ship a pet internationally? It can be a complex process, but it doesn&#039;t have to be. Learn more here!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It can be hard to part with your beloved pup for an extended period, especially if you are moving abroad.\u00a0But what if you want to take your pup with you?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CitizenShipper Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CitizenShipperLLC\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Adaeze Nwakaeze\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@citizenshipper\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@citizenshipper\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Adaeze Nwakaeze\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Adaeze Nwakaeze\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9895574a88d2c093d59fb5575c81dc77\"},\"headline\":\"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":940,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/03\\\/Featured-Images-1.png\",\"keywords\":[\"Pet Transport - Supporting Blog\",\"Shippers\"],\"articleSection\":[\"For Customers\",\"Pet Shipping\",\"Pets\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/\",\"name\":\"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/03\\\/Featured-Images-1.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00\",\"description\":\"Need to ship a pet internationally? It can be a complex process, but it doesn't have to be. Learn more here!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/03\\\/Featured-Images-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/03\\\/Featured-Images-1.png\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":750,\"caption\":\"International pet shipping.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"For Customers\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/for-shippers\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"CitizenShipper Blog\",\"description\":\"Connecting Drivers and Customers All Across the US\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"CitizenShipper\",\"alternateName\":\"CitizenShipper LLC\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/04\\\/Citizenshipper.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/04\\\/Citizenshipper.png\",\"width\":200,\"height\":200,\"caption\":\"CitizenShipper\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/CitizenShipperLLC\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/citizenshipper\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/citizenshipper\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/citizenshipper\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@citizenshipper\"],\"description\":\"CitizenShipper is the largest peer-to-peer ground shipping marketplace in the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the platform connects pet owners and shippers with background-checked, independent transporters for safe, personalized door-to-door delivery. Specializing in pet transport, CitizenShipper offers $1,000 Pet Protection Coverage and 24\\\/7 on-call vet access through FirstVet.\",\"email\":\"support@citizenshipper.com\",\"telephone\":\"+15204738452\",\"legalName\":\"CitizenShipper, LLC\",\"foundingDate\":\"2008-07-01\",\"duns\":\"26-4074667\",\"naics\":\"48851\",\"numberOfEmployees\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"minValue\":\"11\",\"maxValue\":\"50\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/9895574a88d2c093d59fb5575c81dc77\",\"name\":\"Adaeze Nwakaeze\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Adaeze Nwakaeze\"},\"description\":\"Adaeze Nwakaeze is a content writer with a knack for delivering engaging, informative content. With a background in writing, she excels at creating compelling pieces that capture her readers' attention.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/citizenshipper.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/adaeze-nwakaeze\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?","description":"Need to ship a pet internationally? It can be a complex process, but it doesn't have to be. Learn more here!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?","og_description":"It can be hard to part with your beloved pup for an extended period, especially if you are moving abroad.\u00a0But what if you want to take your pup with you?","og_url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/","og_site_name":"CitizenShipper Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CitizenShipperLLC\/","article_published_time":"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":750,"url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Adaeze Nwakaeze","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@citizenshipper","twitter_site":"@citizenshipper","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Adaeze Nwakaeze","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/"},"author":{"name":"Adaeze Nwakaeze","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9895574a88d2c093d59fb5575c81dc77"},"headline":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?","datePublished":"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/"},"wordCount":940,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","keywords":["Pet Transport - Supporting Blog","Shippers"],"articleSection":["For Customers","Pet Shipping","Pets"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/","name":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","datePublished":"2023-03-03T04:26:04+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-02T06:56:13+00:00","description":"Need to ship a pet internationally? It can be a complex process, but it doesn't have to be. Learn more here!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","width":1500,"height":750,"caption":"International pet shipping."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/how-do-i-ship-a-pet-internationally\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"For Customers","item":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/category\/for-shippers\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"How do I Ship a Pet Internationally?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/","name":"CitizenShipper Blog","description":"Connecting Drivers and Customers All Across the US","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"CitizenShipper","alternateName":"CitizenShipper LLC","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Citizenshipper.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Citizenshipper.png","width":200,"height":200,"caption":"CitizenShipper"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CitizenShipperLLC\/","https:\/\/x.com\/citizenshipper","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/citizenshipper\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/citizenshipper\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@citizenshipper"],"description":"CitizenShipper is the largest peer-to-peer ground shipping marketplace in the United States. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the platform connects pet owners and shippers with background-checked, independent transporters for safe, personalized door-to-door delivery. Specializing in pet transport, CitizenShipper offers $1,000 Pet Protection Coverage and 24\/7 on-call vet access through FirstVet.","email":"support@citizenshipper.com","telephone":"+15204738452","legalName":"CitizenShipper, LLC","foundingDate":"2008-07-01","duns":"26-4074667","naics":"48851","numberOfEmployees":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":"11","maxValue":"50"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/9895574a88d2c093d59fb5575c81dc77","name":"Adaeze Nwakaeze","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b81b18380682c25207c6bb1b64402f77bdf87cc533abd234f42567d4fd5dd5f?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizenshipper.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Fcropped-android-chrome-512x512-180x180.png&r=g","caption":"Adaeze Nwakaeze"},"description":"Adaeze Nwakaeze is a content writer with a knack for delivering engaging, informative content. With a background in writing, she excels at creating compelling pieces that capture her readers' attention.","url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/author\/adaeze-nwakaeze\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Featured-Images-1.png","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/78"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8856"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51267,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8856\/revisions\/51267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citizenshipper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}