🇯🇴 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (JO)

High-Risk

Cabin, Hold, or Cargo Allowed

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Pet Import Requirements & Vet Timeline

Official pet import rules for bringing a dog or cat into Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan under Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate). Review the rule table below or pick your origin country, airline, breed, and flight date in the calculator to generate your exact paperwork schedule.

Official Jordan Pet Import Rules at a Glance

Summary of Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate) entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.

Import Biosecurity Authority	Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate)
Outbound Export Authority	MoA Jordan
ISO Microchip Standard	ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination)
Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait	Minimum 21 days before arrival
Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT)	Required from all origin countries (90-day wait after blood draw).
Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment	Required for dogs: Praziquantel administered strictly 24–360 hours before landing
Health Certificate & Endorsement Window	Jordan Veterinary Import Permit — endorsed within 10 days before departure
Advance Import Permit	Required (apply at least 14 days before travel)
Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode	Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo
Post-Arrival Quarantine	0 days (immediate clearance when all pre-arrival rules are met)

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1. Route & Airline

Origin Country *

Rabies status: Controlled/Low-Risk

Destination Country *

Authority: Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate)

Operating Airline *

Target Departure Date *

2. Pet Details

Pet Species *

DogCat

Pet Breed *

Weight + Carrier (kg) *

Cabin limit is usually 8 kg with bag

Pet Name (for PDF)

Layover Note (Optional)

Quarantine Risk

82/ 100

Critical Quarantine / Refusal Risk

Flight Countdown

75days

Min: 121d • Ideal: 135d

Airline Policy

Delta Air Lines

Manifest Cargo Only

Timeline Check • CRITICAL ALERT

Latest Vet Start: Sep 16, 2026

CRITICAL ALERT: This route requires 121 days minimum due to the 90-day Rabies Titer () wait, and your flight is in 75 days. Delay flight or face quarantine.

Your latest compliant veterinary start date was Sep 16, 2026. Arriving in Jordan without meeting the full 90-day Rabies Titer (FAVN) wait triggers border refusal, mandatory quarantine detention, or re-export at owner expense unless your pet already holds an active, microchip-linked rabies vaccination and endorsed FAVN blood test.

Manifest Cargo Required via Delta Cargo Variation Live

(102 x 69 x 76 cm)

Based on 30 kg weight and Delta Air Lines rules, your Golden Retriever must travel on an airway bill via Delta Cargo Variation Live (IATA Series 500 (102 x 69 x 76 cm)) from USA to Jordan.

🌡️ Seasonal Temperature Advisory (January): Cargo embargo when forecasted ground temperature is above 27°C (80°F) or below 7°C (45°F) without acclimation certificate.

Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule

Target Flight: Jan 15, 2027

Counting backward from USA (US) Jordan (JO) arrival.

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Step 1: ISO 11784/11785 15-Digit Microchip Implantation & Scan Check

T-121 Days Minimum

📅 On or before Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit. Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Jordan.

⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.

Step 2: Inactivated / Recombinant Rabies Vaccination (Post-Microchip)

T-120 Days Cutoff

📅 No later than Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 21-day primary immunity wait required by Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate).

⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.

Exact Treatment Hours, Gov. Sign-Off & Downloads (Steps 3–7)

$29 Pro Packet

Step 3: Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT)

T-90 Days Mandatory Wait

⏱️ At least 30d post-rabies & >= 90d before flight (Oct 17, 2026 16:00 cutoff)

Because USA is classified as "Controlled/Low-Risk" for Jordan entry, serum must reach >= 0.5 IU/mL and complete a mandatory 90-day waiting period from the date of blood sampling.

📌 Original laboratory report with microchip match must travel in the physical document pouch.

Step 4: Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate) Pre-Clearance & Delta Air Lines Space Reservation

T-14 Days Pre-Clearance

⏱️ Submit between Dec 25 09:00 and Jan 5, 2027 17:00

Submit advance import notification/permit and lock Delta Air Lines live-animal quota (IATA Series 500 (102 x 69 x 76 cm)).

📌 Keep confirmation/Airway Bill (AWB) or PNR pet SSR code printed for veterinary endorsement.

Step 5: Government Health Certificate Endorsement (USDA APHIS (VEHCS))

T-10 to T-2 Days

⏱️ Opens Jan 5 at 08:00 -> Strict Endorsement Cutoff Jan 13, 2027 at 16:00

Accredited vet completes clinical examination and issues "Jordan Veterinary Import Permit", followed by official government counter-signature & embossed seal from USDA APHIS (VEHCS) strictly within 10 days of departure.

📌 Submit electronically (e.g., USDA VEHCS) or overnight courier with prepaid return label at least 72 hours before departure.

Step 6: Echinococcus (Tapeworm) Praziquantel Treatment — Exact 24–360h Window

-360h to -24h Pre-Arrival

⏱️ EARLIEST: Fri, Jan 1, 2027 at 03:00 -> LATEST: Fri, Jan 15, 2027 at 03:00 (Based on Jan 16 03:00 arrival)

Administer Praziquantel (or Epsiprantel) approved against Echinococcus multilocularis strictly between 360 hours and 24 hours before scheduled landing in Jordan.

📌 ZERO-TOLERANCE RULE: If administered even 15 minutes outside the 24–360h window—or if the vet omits the exact HH:mm 24-hour time—your dog faces immediate UK/EU border hold.

Step 7: Airport Check-In Counter & Jordan Border Inspection

Departure Day (T-3h)

⏱️ Tender at Jan 15 at 11:00 (3h pre-flight) -> Customs Clearance ~Jan 16 at 03:00

Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) entry; advance permit and titer test required; dangerous breeds (Pit Bull, Rottweiler) restricted.

📌 Attach copies of all endorsed certificates in a waterproof Ziploc pouch taped to top of crate (keep signed originals in carry-on if flying passenger cabin).

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Official Veterinary Dossier & Customs Packet

2-Page PDF

Includes formal veterinary sign-off boxes, vaccine batch slots, and customs entry instructions.

Exact 24–120h tapeworm and parasite treatment times
Printable Vet Sign-Off & 15-Digit Microchip PDF Packet
One-click .ics Calendar Sync with 48h advance reminders

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2 Pages (Official Format)

International Biosecurity & Quarantine Protocol

OFFICIAL VETERINARY EXPORT COMPLIANCE DOSSIER

REF NO: PC-US-JO-2026-8841 • STANDARD: WOAH / EU REG 577/2013 / IATA LAR

Route OriginUnited States (US)

DestinationHashemite Kingdom of Jordan (JO)

Operating CarrierDelta Air Lines

Subject AnimalBarnaby (Golden Retriever, Canine, 30 kg)

Section 1: 15-Digit ISO 11784/11785 Microchip Verification Matrix

Mandatory First Step

Transponder must be scanned prior to any vaccination, treatment, or clinical sign-off. Enter 15 numerical digits exactly as read by ISO 11784/11785 standard scanner:

(15 Numeric Digits)

Microchip Implant / Scan Date:

2024-03-15 [VERIFIED PRE-RABIES]

Scanner Standard:

ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B (134.2 kHz)

Anatomical Implant Site:

Left Subcutaneous Prescapular

Section 2: Rabies Vaccination & Neutralizing Antibody Titer (FAVN) Protocol

OIE / WOAH Reference Lab

Rabies vaccination and antibody titer protocol schedule
Immunization / Lab Test	Manufacturer / Batch / Lot #	Admin / Draw Date	Result / Certified Wait Window	Attending Vet / Lab Seal
Primary Inactivated Rabies Vaccine	Defensor 3 (Lot #7821-B)	2024-03-15	Valid 3 Years (Immunity Passed)	Dr. Sarah Jenkins, DVM [Seal ✓]
Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer (FAVN)	KSU Rabies Lab (Kansas)	Certified Blood Draw	Titer ≥ 0.50 IU/mL (1.84 IU/mL PASS)	WOAH Certified Lab Stamp Block

Certified Wait Window Rule: Must fulfill minimum 21 days post-vaccination immunity wait and any mandated 90-day / 180-day titer quarantine waiting window before arrival.

Section 3: Precision 24h–120h Tapeworm (Praziquantel) Administration Log

Strict Hour Window

Required for entry into the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Malta, or Norway. Must be administered by an accredited veterinarian strictly between 120 hours (5 days) and 24 hours (1 day) prior to scheduled landing time:

Treatment Date:

2026-05-12

Administration Time (24h HH:mm):

(24-Hour Military Time)

Approved Active Ingredient:

Praziquantel (≥ 5 mg/kg) / Epsiprantel

Product Trade Name & Manufacturer:

Drontal Plus Flavor Tabs (Vetoquinol / Elanco)

Dosage Administered: 50 mg tablet

Administering Veterinarian Attestation:

“I administered the approved anti-echinococcus agent in accordance with manufacturer specifications.”

Sign: ___________________ Stamp: [VET PRACTICE]

Section 4: Accredited Veterinarian Clinical Exam & Official Government Endorsement

Final Border Sign-Off

Part A: Accredited Vet Health Examination

I, the undersigned licensed veterinarian accredited by USDA APHIS (VEHCS), certify that within 10 days of departure I examined the animal described herein and found it to be free of clinical signs of infectious disease and fit to travel.

Exam Date:2026-05-12

Accreditation No:US-VET-948201

Vet Signature: _________________________

Part B: Government Endorsement

USDA APHIS (VEHCS)

Endorsement by the Competent Veterinary Authority (USDA APHIS, DEFRA APHA, CFIA, or MOCCAE) verifying compliance with importing authority Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate).

VMO Signature:Dr. M. Kensington, VMOCert # PC-APHIS-2026-GB

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Port-of-Entry Inspection

Arriving in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Airport & Customs Checklist

Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) entry; advance permit and titer test required; dangerous breeds (Pit Bull, Rottweiler) restricted.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

How far in advance should I start preparing to bring a dog or cat to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?

Ministry of Agriculture (Veterinary Directorate) recommends starting at least 45 days before travel. Your pet must have an ISO 11784/11785 15-digit implanted on or before its rabies vaccination, followed by a 21-day primary rabies immunity wait (plus a 90-day FAVN rabies antibody wait where applicable).

Does Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan require a rabies antibody blood test (FAVN / RNATT)?

Required from all origin countries (90-day wait after blood draw).

Can my dog or cat fly in the passenger cabin into Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?

Yes — Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan allows pets to arrive in the passenger cabin, checked hold (AVIH), or manifest cargo, subject to your airline's weight cap (typically 8 kg including carrier for cabin) and breed rules.

When must the veterinary health certificate be endorsed before flying to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan?

Your government-accredited veterinarian must issue "Jordan Veterinary Import Permit" and obtain official export authority endorsement within 10 days before departure. Dogs must also receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment strictly 24 to 360 hours before landing.