Pet import requirements for Bolivia
What Bolivia asks for before a dog or cat can enter — the microchip, the rabies work, the permit and the paperwork — and how far ahead you need to start. We handle all of it on a move we arrange.
Import rules change, and they change without notice. Last verified 2025-03-14 by the country-profile service Furry Freight uses; profile last updated 2025-09-15. Confirm every requirement with the authority named below, or with us on (424) 421-1650, before you book a flight or start any vet work.
Bolivia at a glance
| Requirement | For Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Your pet's passport to enter Bolivia will in clude proof of rabies vaccination, and either a microchip or tags with your contact in formation, and an export health certificate… |
| Rabies | Required |
| Import permit Not required | Not required |
| Quarantine | Pets entering Bolivia do not need to be quarantined upon arrival if they meet the necessary import regulations |
| Minimum age to travel | Strongly advised |
| Customs clearance | A customs broker is not typically required for Bolivia |
| Agent at destination | A destination agent is not typically required for Bolivia |
Where this fits in the timeline. The order matters more than the effort: a rabies vaccination given before the microchip was implanted does not count in most regimes, and a titer test drawn too early restarts a waiting period. On a move we handle, we check your pet's existing dates against these rules on the free consultation before anything is booked.
The detail
For Bolivia, start with this checkpoint: not required. Bolivia's borders five countries: Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Cargo and passenger-pet routings commonly use LPB and VVI.
Import requirements
Pets can enter Bolivia after receiving a rabies vaccination at least 30 days but no more than 12 months prior to arrival, meaning they must be at least 3 months old to be vaccinated and allowed entry into the country.
Pregnant females may be allowed to enter Bolivia, but it is highly recommended to consult with Bolivian veterinary authorities beforehand to ensure proper documentation and health checks are in place to safeguard both the mother and potential litter.
- Rabies vaccine certificate:
Date of rabies vaccination must be at least 30 and 360 days at most before date of departure. This requisite is only required for any cat/dog over 3 months of age.
- Health certificate
Must be dated not before than 10 days prior to departure date and must be issued by the of ficial authority of the country of origin (Example: USDA in the United States). This certificate must be written in or translated into Spanish and must contain:
a. Owner´s name and address
b. Animal´s data: breed, sex, birth date, size, color and particular signs.
c. Country of origin and transit points, if applicable.
d. Statement: "the animal has been examined within 10 days before departure date, not showing any clinical signs of diseases.
- Quarantine
All animals that comply with the above requisites will not be put into quarantine.
- Consulate stamp
The export certificate must be notarized by consulate of Bolivia at the origin country, except Mercosur countries which need in stead to be notarized by Ministry of foreign affairs.
- Import Permit
No Import Permit required for dogs and cats.
N/A
To transport your pet to Bolivia, you'll need to obtain an import permit from the MDRyT
Identification and microchip
Your pet's passport to enter Bolivia will in clude proof of rabies vaccination, and either a microchip or tags with your contact in formation, and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.
Rabies and vaccinations
Required. Rabies vaccine must be applied between 30 days and 1 year before travel.
DOGS
• Carré’s disease (DISTEMPER)
• Hepatitis
• Leptospirosis
• Parvovirus
• Rabie.
CATS
• Feline panleukopenia
• Feline viral rhinotracheitis
• Feline calicivirus
• Rabies
Must be at least 30 days before entry.
Tests and treatments
A rabies vaccination test must be performed by a licensed veterinarian, with the vaccination administered at least 30 days but no more than 12 months before entering the country; the required health certificate should be issued not more than 3 months prior to arrival in Bolivia.
You must typically administer both in ternal and external parasite treatments within a few days of travel, with specific details depending on the parasite type and your veterinarian's recommendations; the treatments should be recorded on your pet's health certificate. Cats and dogs must be dewormed for round and tapeworms and treated for external parasites (ticks, fleas, mites).
Health certificate and permits
Required. Must be done by a licensed veterinarian (accredited to grant in ternational certifications) stating that the animal does not suffer from any illnesses and has all vaccines in cluding rabies.Must be dated not before than 10 days prior to departure date.This certificate must be written in or translated into Spanish and must contain:
a. Owner´s name and address
b. Animal´s data: breed, sex, birth date, size, color and particular signs.
c. Country of origin and transit points, if applicable.
d. Statement: "the animal has been examined within 10 days before departure date, not showing any clinical signs of diseases.
Not required.
No specific format of HC or special document is required.
Quarantine
Pets entering Bolivia do not need to be quarantined upon arrival if they meet the necessary import regulations.
Restrictions and banned breeds
Wolf hybrids cannot be imported unless they are five generations removed from their wolf ancestry Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported No Climate restrictions.
[Animal Welfare Regulations ](https://www.fondation-droit-animal.org/proceedings-aw/anim al-welfare-in-central-and-south-america/)
Customs, agents, and airports
A customs broker is not typically required for Bolivia.
A destination agent is not typically required for Bolivia.
Viru Viru *International Airport*: (IATA VVI)
Airports listed on this destination file: LPB, VVI.
To import a pet to Bolivia, you'll need to ensure your pet has the necessary vaccinations and health certificates, which must be endorsed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian, and then present them at a designated entry point like an in ternational airport upon arrival; pets typically enter in cargo, with specific crate requirements, and will need to go through customs in spection, in cluding a vet check, which may require an appointment depending on the arrival time and airport; import taxes may apply depending on your pet's breed and origin.
Most pet imports to Bolivia happen through in ternational airports like La Paz (LPZ) or Santa Cruz (SBB).
Pets typically enter Bolivia as cargo, not in the cabin.
Crate requirements:
Must be IATA-compliant, properly ventilated, and large enough for the pet to stand, turn
around, and lie down comfortably.
Label the crate clearly with pet details and contact in formation.
Customs process:
Upon arrival, your pet will be in spected by customs of ficials and a veterinarian at the
designated area.
Be prepared to present all required documentation.
Export notes
You will need a current health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, which must in clude details like the pet's identification, breed, age, owner in formation, vaccination records (in cluding rabies), and must be endorsed by the relevant Bolivian government agency
Other pets / CITES / extra rules
If your pet is not a dog, cat, or ferret and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under CITES. You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case.
You will need to obtain an import permit and a health certificate, as these animals are considered to have stricter import regulations in Bolivia
Official contacts
Agricultural Health Services (animal and plant) (IICA SANINET)
Av. Defensores del Chaco #1997 (between streets 53 and 54)
Chasquipampa area.
La Paz, Bolivia.
Cajón Postal 9142
La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: +591 2 279-7272
Fax: +591 2 277-3377
Representative: Santiago Vélez
Santiago.velez@iica.int
National Head of Agricultural Health - SENASAG
Av. / Jose Natusch Esq Felix Sattori #15724
Beni, Trinidad
Tel: +591 34628105
Fax: +591-3-4628683
Email: info@senasag.gob.bo
Current as of March 2025
Disclaimer
Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-03-14.
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Questions about moving a pet to Bolivia
Does my dog or cat need a microchip for Bolivia?
Your pet's passport to enter Bolivia will in clude proof of rabies vaccination, and either a microchip or tags with your contact in formation, and an export health certificate…
From the country profile, last verified 2025-03-14.
What rabies vaccination does Bolivia require?
Required
Do I need an import permit to bring a pet into Bolivia?
Not required
Will my pet be quarantined on arrival in Bolivia?
Pets entering Bolivia do not need to be quarantined upon arrival if they meet the necessary import regulations
How old does a puppy or kitten have to be to travel to Bolivia?
Strongly advised