Transfering to US possibly

JimiJimo

Arachnopeon
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Oct 15, 2019
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So another country I will possibly transfer to is the US is there a chance I can legally bring my tarantulas with me? Im from somewhere in asia but all but one of my Tarantulas are from the American continent, any suggestions? thanks! :)
 

Hoxter

Arachnoderp
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Dec 29, 2018
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I don't think that's possible. Even if it were, then I can imagine it costing a lot of money and troubles.
Better to find them new home and start your collection over again in the US.
 

Kitara

Arachnodemon
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You have two parts to this equation. Exporting from your country and importing to the USA. When I have moved between Europe/Asia/US I have only had cats/dogs so I don't have experience with inverts, but probably start here: https://www.fws.gov/permits/ImportExport/ImportExport.html if you're going to ship them. It was very expensive for us and a lot of red tape and paperwork so I'm guessing inverts would be even more.

If you're wanting to bring them on a flight, you will add another complexity and that's whether or not they will allow the Ts on the flight. IME, most airlines allow cats and dogs and that's it. A girlfriend of mine had a terrible time trying to bring her rabbit back to the US from Italy. She was finally able to, but it was very expensive and I don't remember exactly how it happened. I believe it was a 3rd party transport.
 
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