Requirements for TRAVELING WITH PETS FROM ARGENTINA TO LATIN AMERICA.

Traveling with pets to other Latin American countries involves fulfilling a series of requirements and procedures that ensure the animal's well-being and compliance with international regulations. It is essential to know and properly manage all necessary documentation so that the relocation is carried out smoothly. In this article, we detail the main requirements for moving with dogs and cats from Argentina to destinations such as Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, and Mexico.

GENERAL DOCUMENTATION FOR TRAVELING.

The essential document for taking your pet out of Argentina is the International Veterinary Certificate (CVI), which must be signed and stamped by an authorized veterinarian. This certificate is mandatory for dogs and cats to enter another country. Here’s how to obtain it:

  1. Online application: The process starts on the Senasa website.

  2. Booking an appointment at Senasa: Once the application is submitted, you need to schedule an appointment to attend with your pet at one of the Senasa offices.

  3. Complete veterinary check-up: You must take your pet to a licensed veterinarian to conduct a general health check and obtain the necessary health and deworming certificates. These documents are valid for 10 days.

  4. Submitting documents to Senasa: With the certificates issued by the veterinarian, you should go to a Senasa office to complete the process and obtain the CVI.

  5. Required documentation on the day of travel: On the day of travel, it is mandatory to present the CVI along with the original Rabies Vaccination Certificate, issued by a licensed veterinarian at a public or private center.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS BY COUNTRY.

Each Latin American country has its own regulations for the entry of pets. Below are the specific requirements for some of the main destinations:

 

1. Brazil

  • Health Certificate: Must be issued within 10 days before the trip.
  • Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate.
  • Internal and external deworming certificate: Issued within 15 days before the trip, including the commercial name, laboratory, active ingredient, and date of administration.
  • Recent medical treatments: Information on treatments performed in the last 3 months, including diagnosis, products administered, and dates.
  • Address in Brazil: The address where the pet will stay and the details of the person responsible at the destination.

  • Documentation of the owner or responsible party: Copy of the ID of the person transporting the animal. If the pet is traveling alone, a copy of the ID of the responsible person in Argentina and in Brazil is required.

 

2. Uruguay

  • Mandatory microchip: Uruguay is the only country in South America that requires a microchip for the entry of pets. The device must be implanted and verified by a licensed veterinarian.
  • Valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate.

  • Health Certificate and internal and external deworming certificate.

 

3. Chile

  • Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Must include full details of the vaccine (laboratory, serial number, batch, expiration date, etc.) and must have been administered at least 21 days before entry into the country.

  • Health Certificate: Must include the animal’s weight, sex, and sterilization status. For dogs, the certificate must confirm the absence of signs of Leishmania infantum.

  • Internal and external deworming certificate.
  • Documentation of the responsible party: Copy of the ID of the person transporting the animal. If the pet is traveling alone, a copy of the ID of the responsible person in Chile is required.

 

4. Mexico

  • Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Must have been administered at least 15 days before the trip and be valid for one year.
  • Health Certificate: Issued within 10 days before the trip, stating that the pet is free of infectious and parasitic diseases.
  • Internal and external deworming certificate: Valid and issued within 6 months before the trip, specifying the products and dates of administration.
  • Certificate of tick and flea treatment: Issued within 6 months before the trip.

  • Microchip: Recommended but not mandatory. It facilitates the pet's entry and identification.

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH TRIP.

  1. Plan ahead: It is advisable to start the procedures and veterinary checks well in advance, especially to meet vaccination and deworming deadlines.
  2. Check the destination country’s regulations: Each country may update its health and documentation requirements frequently. It is essential to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
  3. Keep all documents organized: Having all certificates and documents in order will make the process easier at the airport and control points.

With these requirements and tips, you can ensure that your pet travels safely and without complications to any Latin American country. If you are planning an international relocation with your pet, it is crucial to be well-informed and adequately prepared to ensure their well-being and compliance with all regulations. Safe travels!