Ecuador - Pets

Animals must be declared.

Your pet dog or cat must be microchipped.

Cat requirements

• Must be vaccinated against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).
• Must be vaccinated for Rabies between 21 days and 12 months before entering Ecuador.

Dog requirements

• Must be vaccinated against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DHLPP). Dogs entering Ecuador from Australia can have a Microscopic Agglutination test instead of a Leptospirosis test.
• Must be vaccinated for Rabies between 21 days and 12 months before entering Ecuador.

Documents required

All pets entering Ecuador must have a valid certificate of vaccination against rabies. The certificate must be current and issued by a licensed veterinarian.

A Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in your home country, confirms that your pet is healthy and free from any infectious diseases.

An Import Permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Ecuador.

Last updated:  February 2024