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Taking a Pet Overseas
Many countries have strict health, quarantine, agriculture, wildlife, and customs requirements or prohibitions for pets. If you decide to take your pet abroad, check with the embassies of the countries you will be going to for any specific requirements they may have.
In a crisis, if we evacuate U.S. citizens from a danger area on chartered or military aircraft or ships, we do not normally accept pets except for service animals. You will need to make alternate arrangements for other pets.
Travel Alerts & Warnings
Alerts & Warnings
- Worldwide CautionSeptember 9, 2016
- Honduras Travel WarningJanuary 23, 2017
- Kenya Travel WarningJanuary 13, 2017
- Somalia Travel WarningJanuary 11, 2017
- The Gambia Travel WarningJanuary 7, 2017
Learn About Your Destination
Traveler's Tip
Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws: While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. Check out our country-specific safety and travel information about the places you will visit.
Enroll in STEP
Enrolling in this free service will allow us to better assist you in case of an emergency while you are abroad.