South America and Central America
Most countries in this territory have the same import requirements in order to obtain the export permit with SENASA. However, they differ in terms of pre-flight deworming timelines, mandatory microchip implantation for some, apostille by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and/or additional pre-travel tests.
Argentina
Importation of dogs and cats requires that they have up-to-date annual vaccinations, as well as internal and external deworming, a Zoosanitary Export Certificate, and kennel disinfection.
Estimated processing time: 1-2 weeks.
Colombia
For the importation of dogs and cats, it is required that they have current annual vaccinations, as well as internal and external deworming, a Zoosanitary Export Certificate, and kennel disinfection.
Estimated processing time: 1-2 weeks.
Ecuador
For the importation of dogs and cats, it is required that they have current annual vaccinations, as well as internal and external deworming, a Zoosanitary Export Certificate, and kennel disinfection.
Estimated processing time: 1-2 weeks.
Bolivia
For the importation of dogs and cats, it is required that they have current annual vaccinations, as well as internal and external deworming, Zoosanitary Export Certificate, and kennel disinfection.
Estimated processing time: 1-2 weeks.
Brazil
Requiere para la importación de perros y gatos que éstos se encuentren con las vacunas anuales vigentes, así como desparasitación interna y externa, Certificado Zoosanitario de Exportación, y desinfección del kennel (jaula). Tiempo aproximado de trámite: 1-2 semanas.
Chile
For the importation of dogs and cats, it is required that they have current annual vaccinations, a microchip, as well as internal and external deworming, a Zoosanitary Export Certificate, and kennel disinfection. Additionally, a negative Leishmania test is required.
Estimated processing time: 1-2 weeks.