Taking a pet from the United States to Malaysia

What the USDA APHIS page for Malaysia says about exporting a pet there.

What this destination requires

Dogs The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.

International Health Certificate (161.

14 KB) NOTE : Pets should be accompanied with a valid import permit issued by the Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) and an APHIS-endorsed veterinary health certificate.

The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate linked below.

CDC high-risk for dog rabies. CDC lists Malaysia as high risk for dog rabies, which affects bringing a dog back into the United States.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Malaysia. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Malaysia →

Source: USDA APHIS — https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-malaysia. Record retrieved September 2026; APHIS last modified this page September 14, 2026.

This page summarises a U.S. government page and is not legal or veterinary advice. Rules change; confirm the requirements with APHIS and your destination country before you travel.