SHIFTGO — INTERNATIONAL PET PREPARATION KIT
Reviewed: 3 November 2026. Free planning aid; no email required.
Not a veterinary certificate, travel permission, price guarantee or booking.

1. START WITH THE ACTUAL JOURNEY
[ ] Origin and destination countries/cities; possible transit locations.
[ ] Proposed dates, flexibility and the owner's own travel arrangements.
[ ] Species (scientific name if relevant), breed/mix, number of animals.
[ ] Animal weight and standing height, length and width for container review.
[ ] Travel history and identification/document status for the relevant review.
[ ] Confirm who will receive the animal if the owner is delayed.

2. BUILD AN OFFICIAL REQUIREMENT MAP
[ ] Identify the destination, origin and transit animal-health authorities.
[ ] Check species, purpose of movement and ownership/travel circumstances.
[ ] Ask which identification, vaccination, testing or treatment applies.
[ ] Confirm any sequence, waiting period, certificate format or endorsement.
[ ] Check entry permits, inspections and quarantine arrangements if required.
[ ] For protected/exotic animals, consult national CITES authorities separately.
[ ] Record source URL, date checked, responsible person and deadline below.

Requirement | Official source | Deadline | Responsible person | Confirmed?
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________

3. ASK THE OPERATING AIRLINE
[ ] Confirm every operating carrier, flight sector and transit arrangement.
[ ] Confirm the available method: cabin, accompanied hold or cargo.
[ ] Check animal, breed, size, container and current seasonal restrictions.
[ ] Ask about check-in, feeding/water, handover and disruption procedures.
[ ] Have the intended container and animal measurements reviewed.
[ ] Do not rely on a retailer's 'IATA-approved' label as flight acceptance.
[ ] Ask your veterinarian about fitness and any individual care concerns.
[ ] Discuss sedation only with veterinary and airline guidance.

4. COMPARE A WRITTEN, ITEMIZED QUOTE
Mark each item included / excluded / optional / still unconfirmed:
- Transport and transfer stages: _________________________________
- Container supply or adjustment: ________________________________
- Veterinary preparation and testing: ____________________________
- Certificates, permits, clearance and authority fees: ____________
- Collection, destination handover, boarding/quarantine if needed: _
- Taxes, currency, payment schedule and quote validity: ___________
- Changes, cancellation and contingency costs: ___________________

5. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
The initial website form needs practical enquiry details, not document scans.
Do not submit passports, medical records, payment details or identification
numbers in free-text notes. Agree a suitable channel for necessary records
after the scope is established. Keep your own preparation record private.

OFFICIAL STARTING POINTS (jurisdiction and carrier scope apply)
IATA pet travel: https://www.iata.org/en/youandiata/travelers/traveling-with-pets/
IATA dog/cat container extract: https://www.iata.org/contentassets/b0016da92c86449f850fe9560827bbea/pet-container-requirements.pdf
USDA APHIS: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
EU pet travel: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_en.htm
Great Britain: https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain
Australia: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides
These examples are not a substitute for the authorities relevant to your move.

NEXT STEP
https://shiftgo.in/international-pet-relocation.html#international-quote
support@shiftgo.in | +91 92203 06734
Enquiry received does not mean eligibility, carrier acceptance or booking.