Moving a dog or cat from Cambodia to United States is very doable with the right preparation. Around 16-20 weeks is sensible here, with a few steps that must happen in a strict order. No routine quarantine applies as long as every …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Cambodia to United States
typically takes around 16-20 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test may be required depending on your pet's origin, so check the requirements below.
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Step by step
The Cambodia to United States pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted and scannable.
Responsible: Vet in Cambodia.
Before the rabies vaccination.
2
Administer or confirm current rabies vaccination.
Responsible: GDAHP-registered vet.
At least 30 days before the titre test blood draw.
3
Draw blood for the FAVN titre test at a CDC-approved laboratory.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory.
At least 30 days after vaccination; result must clear 0.5 IU/ml.
4
Submit the CDC Dog Import Form online.
Responsible: Owner.
Before travel, once vaccination and titre results are confirmed.
5
Obtain the GDAHP-endorsed export health certificate.
Responsible: GDAHP-registered vet.
Close to travel.
6
Travel via Seoul or Hong Kong to the US.
Responsible: Korean Air Cargo or Cathay Pacific Cargo.
Once documentation and the CDC form are complete.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter United States
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, and its number must appear on the CDC Dog Import Form.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Must be current on arrival and documented on the health certificate.
Rabies titre test
Required for dogs. Cambodia is a CDC high-risk country for dog rabies. A FAVN rabies antibody titre test at a CDC-approved laboratory must show a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
Quarantine
No quarantine at destination for a dog with a passing titre test and complete documentation. Dogs must be at least 6 months old to enter from a high-risk country.
Import permit
No formal import permit, but the CDC Dog Import Form is mandatory for every dog and must be submitted online before travel.
Health certificate
GDAHP-endorsed export health certificate; CDC Dog Import Form submitted separately by the owner.
Export permit (Cambodia)
Required. Issued by the General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP).
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN rabies titre test at a CDC-approved laboratory: USD 150-250.
GDAHP export health certificate and vet examination: USD 100-180.
CDC Dog Import Form: no fee, but must be completed accurately before travel.
Connecting cargo fee, Phnom Penh to a US gateway via Seoul or Hong Kong: USD 900-1,600 depending on crate size and routing.
Critical points to read before you book
There's no non-stop flight from Phnom Penh to the US. Seoul Incheon and Hong Kong are the strongest connecting hubs for live-animal handling on this corridor.
Cambodia's CDC high-risk status means the FAVN titre test is mandatory. Book the lab appointment early, since it drives the whole timeline.
Dogs must be at least 6 months old to qualify for entry from a high-risk country.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
KOREAN AIR
Korean Air Cargo
Connects Phnom Penh to the US via Seoul Incheon, a hub with strong live-animal handling infrastructure and onward US gateway options.
Cargo Only
CATHAY PACIFIC
Cathay Pacific Cargo
Connects via Hong Kong, a realistic alternative hub for the same journey.
Cargo Only
Meeting United States's entry requirements
Bringing a pet into United States involves a fair amount of documentation. Keep everything organised and check each item against the current requirements before you book.
Advice worth following
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
FAQ
Common questions about Cambodia to United States pet transport
No. Realistic routings connect through Seoul Incheon on Korean Air or Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific.
Yes. Cambodia is on the CDC’s high-risk list for dog rabies, so a FAVN titre test showing at least 0.5 IU/ml at a CDC-approved laboratory is required.
Realistically 16-20 weeks, accounting for the 30-day post-vaccination wait before the titre test, laboratory turnaround, and the CDC Dog Import Form submission.
Yes. Dogs must be at least 6 months old to enter the US from a CDC high-risk country like Cambodia.
Airline guides
Korean Air Cargo
Cathay Pacific Cargo
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.
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