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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules El Salvador

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO EL SALVADOR

El Salvador does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

To enter El Salvador with a pet, you must apply for an Import Permit for your pet from the Animal Quarantine Department in San Salvador. There is a minimal fee involved.

Your pet must have been vaccinated for rabies at least 1 month but not more than 12 months prior to travel. Within 10 days of travel, the El Salvador Veterinary Certificate should be completed. Although it is not required, we recommend that a USDA or CFIA licensed veterinarian complete the form and you have it endorsed by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, the Governing Authority of your country should endorse the forms. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

Cats must be vaccinated against panleukopenia not less than 30 days prior to travel and not more than 6 months prior to travel.

Shortly before travel, your pet will need a Ticks & Tapeworm Test given by your veterinarian.

Upon arrival in El Salvador, you will present the Veterinary Certificate that was validated by the El Salvador consulate, the Rabies Crtificate, the Import Permit, and the Ticks & Tapeworm Test.

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Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

Although El Salvador does not require an ISO pet microchip, we strongly suggest microchipping your pet prior to traveling.

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