Bringing a dog or cat to Israel in 2026 falls into the moderate category for international pet travel. Israel is in Middle East. Israel does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork. A rabies titer (FAVN/RNATT) test is mandatory, with a 90-day waiting period between the blood draw and arrival.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-04-13.
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
These breeds face additional rules (muzzle requirements, registration, permits, or insurance) but are not outright banned:
Import permit must be obtained from the Israeli Veterinary Services before travel. Rabies titer test required with minimum 0.5 IU/ml, performed at least 90 days before arrival. No quarantine if documentation is complete and the pet is healthy upon inspection. Israel has breed-specific legislation restricting certain breeds, requiring special permits, behavioral assessments, and liability insurance. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Israel veterinary authority via the official source: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-israel. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-04-13 from National Authority. Country code: IL.