Pet Immigration Rules Argentina
Argentina Pet Passport & Quarantine Information
Argentina is Pet Friendly.
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 certificate 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
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 certificate 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.
Pet Passport Argentina - Pet Immigration Rules Argentina