Pet Transport Jordan to United States: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from Jordan to United States comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect around 16-22 weeks of lead time to line up the documents and the fixed …

16-22 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

16-22 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

2 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Jordan to United States typically takes around 16-22 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before any spend

Confirm dog is at least 6 months old (CDC minimum age for high-risk country arrivals).

Responsible: Owner

Before vaccination

Confirm ISO microchip is implanted before vaccination.

Responsible: Jordanian veterinary clinic

After microchipping

Administer rabies vaccination. Record date carefully.

Responsible: Licensed vet in Jordan

30+ days after vaccination

Wait 30 days, then draw blood for FAVN titre test at CDC-approved laboratory.

Responsible: Vet and CDC-approved laboratory

2-3 weeks after blood draw

Receive passing titre test result (0.5 IU/ml or above). Record result date.

Responsible: Owner to record

Before booking flights

Submit CDC Dog Import Form at dogs.cdc.gov. Choose a CDC-approved US port of entry.

Responsible: Owner

Within validity window before travel

Obtain Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture health certificate from official vet.

Responsible: Ministry of Agriculture vet

After all documentation is in place

Book cargo flight to CDC-approved US port. Travel with all documentation.

Responsible: Owner and cargo carrier

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip

ISO-compatible microchip required. Must be implanted before rabies vaccination for the vaccination to count toward CDC requirements.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Must be administered at minimum 30 days before the FAVN titre test blood draw.

Quarantine

No mandatory quarantine for dogs with a passing titre test and all documentation in order, arriving at a CDC-approved port.

Import permit

CDC Dog Import Form required for all dogs. Submit via dogs.cdc.gov before travel.

Health certificate

Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture health certificate required.

Export permit

No separate export permit required. Ministry of Agriculture certificate covers the export step.

Health certificate

Official veterinary health certificate from Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture. Must accompany the pet.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian operates direct flights from Amman (AMM) to New York JFK, with connections to Chicago and Detroit. Live animals accepted as cargo with advance booking. IATA LAR kennel standards required.

Cargo Only

Other carriers

Connections via European hubs (e.g. Lufthansa Cargo via Frankfurt, Air France Cargo via Paris) are also used for Jordan to US pet shipments. Confirm live animal acceptance on both legs when booking.

Cargo Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test in Jordan: USD 100-250

Royal Jordanian or connecting cargo AMM to US: USD 900-2,500 depending on route and crate size

CDC Dog Import Form: free

Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture health certificate: minimal official vet fee

IATA-compliant travel kennel: USD 80-250

Critical points

Jordan is on the CDC's high-risk country list for dog rabies. The FAVN titre test and high-risk pathway are mandatory for all dogs. No exceptions.

Dogs must be at least 6 months old to enter the US from a high-risk country.

Cats from Jordan to the US face no federal import requirements.

Dogs must arrive at a CDC-approved port of entry. Confirm your chosen US airport is on the CDC approved list before booking.

If the dog was vaccinated outside the US, the vaccination must pre-date the microchip by at least one day or both must be done simultaneously for the vaccination to count.

What United States requires

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.

Avoiding the common mistakes

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Go to dogs.cdc.gov and complete the form online. You will need your dog’s microchip number, vaccination history, titre test details, your travel dates, and the US port of entry. The form generates a QR code. Print it or have it ready on your phone for inspection at the port of entry.

No. For the high-risk country pathway, the microchip must be implanted before or at the same time as the vaccination for that vaccination to count toward CDC requirements. A vaccination given before the microchip is not recognised. You would need to revaccinate after microchipping and then wait 30 days before the blood draw.

Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and ANTECH Diagnostics are among the CDC-approved laboratories. Blood drawn in Jordan is couriered to the lab. Your vet in Jordan or a relocation agent can arrange the courier. Confirm the lab is currently CDC-approved before proceeding.

Federally, cats from Jordan face no import requirements. However, airlines require a health certificate for cats to travel, and some US states have their own entry requirements. Check with your airline and your destination state before travelling.

No mandatory quarantine is required for dogs that arrive at a CDC-approved port with a passing FAVN titre test, complete documentation, and a submitted CDC Dog Import Form. Dogs that arrive without the required documentation may face quarantine at the owner’s expense or may be returned.

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