CDC Policy on Importing Dogs into the United States

If you would like to import a dog to the United States, please review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries suspending the importation of dogs from countries classified by the CDC as high risk for dog rabies AND countries that are NOT at high risk if the dogs have been in high-risk countries during the previous 6 months.  Eligible individuals can apply for a CDC Dog Import Permit.  For more information, please contact CDC or U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Visit our Navigator for answers to common consular questions and to make appointments with the American Citizen Services unit. Services are available Sunday – Thursday by appointment only. The Consular Section is closed on U.S. and Jordanian holidays. Please arrive on time for your appointment. Late arrivals may not be admitted to the Embassy.

Do not bring any electronics (phones, laptops, etc) to the Consular Section. Electronics are not permitted and we do not offer storage.

Alerts and Messages

See all Messages and Alerts for U.S. Visitors to Jordan.