Steps To Follow:

My dog does not have a microchip and is current on the rabies vaccination

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Microchip/Rabies 2nd dose

Have your veterinarian implant an ISO-compatible microchip (15 digit code).  A second required rabies vaccination must be completed AFTER the microchip is implanted (Same day).

Please note:

Types of acceptable vaccines, Inactivated (killed) virus vaccine or Recombinant vaccine
*Live virus vaccine is not accepted
The quarantine office will want to see proof of the first vaccination

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Favn Titer Blood Draw

On the same day as step 1, have your USDA certified vet draw a blood sample for a rabies favn titer test using the (FAVN Report Form) to be drawn and sent to Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory below in the USA:

Note: See helpful tip to save money.

Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory
2005 Research Park Circle
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Phone: (785) 532-4483 or (785) 532-4455
Fax: (785) 532-4483 or (785) 532-4455
E-mail ：[email protected]
Website: http://www.ksvdl.org/rabies-laboratory/favn-test/index.html

Helpful Tip:

To make titers more affordable, have your veterinarian register an online account directly with KSU here or call the KSU laboratory directly at (785) 532-4483 to set-up a diagnostic account number.

With a diagnostic account number, your veterinarian can go online directly to submit the rabies favn titer test. Kansas State University Rabies Laboratory will send a free UPS shipping label to your veterinarian. Testing submitted directly through the laboratory’s online system is significantly discounted bypassing the middleman labs. Using this method, typical costs are about $230.00 compared to $435.00.,

KSU Laboratory New-Client-Register

Here’s a complete list of approved titer testing labs the Japanese quarantine office recommends worldwide

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180-Day Wait Period

Now you must wait the required 180 days during the quarantine period.  Day 0 starts with the favn titer blood draw in your vets office. It’s important to understand, this is merely a waiting period to enter Japan. It can be done at home and doesn’t require any isolation.

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Congrats, you have successfully started the Japanese quarantine process, during this 180 day waiting period, a lot can be accomplished with regard to your travel to Japan preparations.

Please continue below for a suggested checklist for the steps to take during your 180 day waiting period,

During your 180 Days