Pet Travel: Transporting Dogs and Cats to and from Argentina

Follow these essential steps to ensure your pet meets the requirements for travel from the UK to Argentina.

• Microchip: While not mandatory for entry, an ISO 11784/11785 microchip is highly recommended for identification purposes.
• Rabies: Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination, with a 21-day waiting period required after the initial vaccination before travel.
• Health Certificate: You must obtain an official Export Health Certificate signed and stamped by an official veterinarian.
• Vaccinations: Ensure your pet is up to date with vaccinations for common diseases like distemper and parvovirus as required by the health certificate.
• Import Permit: An import permit is not required for personal pets entering Argentina.
• Arrival: Upon arrival, SENASA officials will perform a physical and identity verification of your pet and check all documentation.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change, so please confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides.

Ensure your pet is fully prepared for the journey from Argentina to Great Britain by following these specific entry protocols.

• Microchip: Your pet must be microchipped before receiving their rabies vaccination to ensure proper identification.
• Rabies: A valid rabies vaccination is required, and because Argentina is not a listed country, a blood test and three-month wait may apply.
• Travel Document: You must carry a Great Britain pet health certificate issued by an official veterinarian for your pet's entry.
• Tapeworm Treatment: Dogs must receive a tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before their scheduled arrival in the UK.
• Quarantine: Pets that fully comply with all sanitary entry requirements and documentation are not subject to quarantine upon arrival.
• Compliance: Ensure all documents are correctly stamped and signed to avoid delays or potential refusal of entry at the border.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change, so please confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides.

Travelling from the EU to Argentina requires adherence to specific export health standards for your dog or cat.

• Export Certificate: You must obtain an EU export health certificate issued by an official veterinarian in your country of departure.
• Documentation: The certificate must be endorsed by the official veterinary authority of the country of origin prior to your departure.
• Rabies: Ensure your pet has a valid rabies vaccination that remains in force at the time of entry into Argentina.
• Health Check: A clinical examination must be performed by a vet shortly before travel to confirm your pet is fit to fly.
• Carrier Rules: Always check with your chosen transport company regarding their specific requirements for pet travel and crate standards.
• Entry Requirements: Argentina requires the health certificate to be valid for 60 days from the date of issue for entry purposes.
• Rules change: Regulations are subject to change, so please confirm all requirements with your vet and the official authorities on both sides.