What a dog or cat needs to enter Argentina: the vet certificate, when to do the exam, parasite treatment and rabies vaccine, and how travelling as cargo differs from travelling with you.
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To enter Argentina, a dog or cat needs an international veterinary certificate and a set of health checks done in the right order. If your pet travels with you as accompanied baggage, there is nothing to arrange in advance with SENASA (the animal-health authority), which checks the animal at the border.
Your pet needs a CVI (international veterinary certificate). The exact requirement is: International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) issued or endorsed by the origin country's veterinary authority, or a legalised EU pet passport.
On language: Spanish must be one of its languages, or an official translation is presented on arrival.
The certificate is valid for entry for 60 days. Our sources do not say whether this counts from the date the certificate is issued. Plan as if it does, since that is the cautious reading.
Work back from your travel date. The certificate must come from, or be endorsed by, the veterinary authority of the country your pet travels from, so start with your vet early.
There is a special rabies rule for very young puppies and kittens. Our sources do not give its details. If your pet is very young, ask SENASA before you book.
How your pet travels changes what you must do.
With you, as accompanied baggage
As cargo
If you are moving your household as well, read Shipping your things. If you are still choosing how to move, the Route Finder shows the routes you may fit.
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