Pet Passport Argentina
REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO
ARGENTINA
Argentina does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following
requirements:
Your pet cat or dog must be vaccinated for rabies
at least 30 days but not more than 12 months prior to entry into the country. Within 10 days of travel, A USDA (or CFIA) accredited veterinarian must then complete the
Argentina Veterinary Certificate for endorsement 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.
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.
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. There is a $25 USD customs fee that will be added to your airway bill if you are traveling
in or out of Argentina.
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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
your cat or dog in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for the 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
Many countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form
may differ from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by
veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001) It is an essential part of the cat or dog passport.
Find Veterinary Certificates
for countries worldwide.
Although Argentina does not require a
pet microchip, we strongly recommend that
you microchip your pet prior to traveling.
Everything essential for traveling with a pet can be found at PetTravelStore.com
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