Pet Transport from Lebanon to the United States

Relocating a pet from Lebanon to United States follows a clear path once you understand what United States asks for. Set aside roughly 16-24 weeks for this route and keep a close eye on the …

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16-24

Weeks lead time needed

Start this early minimum

None

Quarantine on arrival

High

Route complexity

Airlines on this route

Lead time needed

16-24 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

High

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Lebanon to United States typically takes around 16-24 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 Lebanon to United States import process

As early as possible

Microchip implanted (if not already done)

Responsible: Vet

After microchip is confirmed

Rabies vaccination administered

Responsible: Vet

30 days after vaccination

Wait 30 days, then blood drawn for CDC-recognised titre test

Responsible: Vet and approved laboratory

As soon as titre test blood is drawn

Book CDC-registered arrival facility in the US

Responsible: Owner / PetTransportGlobal

Before travel is booked

Submit CDC Dog Import Form (6-527) online

Responsible: Owner / PetTransportGlobal

10-14 days before departure, allow extra for Lebanese admin

USDA APHIS health certificate and Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement

Responsible: Vet and Ministry of Agriculture

After all documents confirmed

Flight departure from BEY to US via hub

Responsible: Airline cargo

Requirements

United States entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

ISO 11784/11785 microchip required

Rabies vaccination

Valid rabies vaccination, minimum 30 days before blood draw

Quarantine

No federal quarantine for compliant dogs; must stay at CDC-registered facility on arrival

Import permit

CDC Dog Import Form (Form CDC 6-527) required, submitted online before travel

Health certificate

USDA APHIS health certificate endorsed by national authority of Lebanon

Leaving Lebanon

Export requirements

Export permit

Export permit from Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture required

Health certificate

Official export health certificate from official vet, endorsed by Ministry of Agriculture

Costs

What this route typically costs

Rabies antibody titre test at CDC-recognised laboratory

CDC Dog Import Form submission

CDC-registered arrival facility fee (varies by US city)

International cargo or excess baggage fees on two or more flight segments

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement fees

Professional pet transport agent coordination fees

Critical points

Lebanon is a CDC high-risk country for dog rabies. The full titre test protocol is mandatory for dogs, with no shortcuts.

Dogs must arrive at a US airport that has a CDC-registered dog confinement facility. Not all US airports qualify. Confirm before booking.

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement can add significant processing time. Build extra weeks into your plan.

Cats do not require the CDC titre test process. Cat import from Lebanon is significantly simpler.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Qatar Airways Cargo (via DOH)	BEY to DOH then DOH to JFK, IAD, or other CDC-facility US airports. Qatar Cargo handles unaccompanied pets as manifest cargo.	Cargo Only
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)	BEY to DXB then DXB to JFK or LAX. Emirates SkyCargo handles live animals on long-haul routes.	Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)	BEY to IST then IST to JFK or other US gateways. Turkish Cargo has good handling facilities at Istanbul.	Cargo Only
Middle East Airlines (MEA)	BEY to CDG then transatlantic connections. MEA Cargo handles live animals on regional and connecting services.	Cargo Only

United States import rules, explained

United States has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.

Practical tips for this move

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

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.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

For dogs, budget 16 to 24 weeks at minimum. The titre test requires 30 days after vaccination, and the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture endorsement process can add several more weeks. Starting preparation as early as possible gives you the most flexibility.

No. The CDC high-risk country titre test requirement applies to dogs only. Cats from Lebanon do not require a titre test or CDC facility reservation to enter the US, though a general health certificate is recommended.

Your dog must arrive at a US airport with a CDC-registered dog confinement facility. Major qualifying airports include JFK, LAX, ORD, IAD, ATL, DFW, BOS, SFO, SEA, and HNL. Always verify the current CDC list before booking, as it can change.

No. On international long-haul routes, pets travel as cargo, not in-cabin. Your dog will fly as manifest air cargo in a properly sized, IATA-compliant crate.

Airline guides

Qatar Airways Cargo (via DOH)
Emirates SkyCargo (via DXB)
Turkish Airlines Cargo (via IST)
Middle East Airlines (MEA)

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