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There is no quarantine in Argentina provided the pet is accompanied
by a certificate stating that the animal is in good health and has been
inoculated against rabies (for dogs and cats) is required.
This document must be issued by a licensed veterinarian not more than 10 days
prior to entering Argentina.Personal pets being brought to Argentina for short
periods of time such as on a vacation DO NOT require the certification of the
Argentina Consulate.
The pet must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days prior to entering Argentina
but not more than 12 months prior. Argentina does not recognize the 3 year rabies
vaccination.
These certificates
must be submitted to the consulate for legalization ONLY if you
are importing animals for commercial purposes. Personal pets DO NOT require
the consulate stamp or approval.
Be advised that all the documentation must be obtained
within 10 days prior the departure of the animal or
otherwise it will be void. The airline must notify the
station manager, at least 24 hours prior to arrival,
at the point of entry giving notice of pets on board
in order to ensure attendance of veterinary surgeon
at the arrival airport.
Argentina requires that you have the veterinary certicate stamped
by the Governing authority for Veterinarians in the Country of departure.
PET IMPORT FEES: If you arrive in Argentina Monday
through Friday there is a fee to be paid, which varies
from $13.00 to $37.00 depending on the time of your
arrival.
If you arrive on the weekend the fee is $61.00
The forms and instructions for taking a pet to Argentina are available online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
RESTRICTIONS: All animals (including cats and dogs)
coming from Africa or Asia (except Japan) must obtain
prior telex authorization from quarantine department
(Senasa) in Argentina.
An official International Health Certificate stating
fowl plaque and psittacosis have not been diagnosed
must accompany psittacine birds.
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