Steps To Follow:

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

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

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 ：rabies@vet.ksu.edu
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.

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,