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Taking a dog or cat out of Peru

Exit rules verifiedChecked 2026-10-12Authority: National Agrarian Health Service

The steps the authorities in Peru require before your pet leaves, mostly the health certificate and who has to sign or endorse it. The destination adds its own requirements on top: pick it below, or make a dated plan.

The steps

  1. Vet exam

    Health and vaccination certificates from a registered private vet

    A vet registered with Peru's veterinary college (CMVP) issues a current health certificate (health status, internal and external deworming, other treatments) and a current vaccination certificate, both on the college's forms. Rabies vaccination from 3 months of age, or as the destination requires.

    Details and the official words

    “Certificado de Salud vigente (en formato del Colegio Médico Veterinario del Perú) emitido por un Médico Veterinario Colegiado de la práctica privada, indicando el estado de salud del animal, las desparasitaciones (interna y externa) u otro tratamiento recibido.”

    “la vacunación antirrábica a animales a partir de 3 meses de edad o de acuerdo a lo exigido por el país destino”

  2. Paperwork

    SENASA export health certificate: apply at least 72 hours before departure

    Present to SENASA, at least 72 hours before you travel: an application to the head of the Animal Health Area, the destination's import permit or official requirements, the vet's health and vaccination certificates, and proof of payment (S/ 97.20). SENASA inspects your pet for signs of infectious or parasitic disease and issues the export health certificate.

    Details and the official words

    “Estos documentos deben presentarse con 72 horas de anticipación como mínimo.”

    “Permisos sanitarios de importación o los requisitos sanitarios establecidos por la Autoridad Oficial Competente del país de destino.”

    “Voucher o constancia de pago por la inspección y emisión del certificado (S/ 97.20)”

    “Para culminar, se realiza la inspección clínica a la mascota para detectar la presencia de algún signo de enfermedad infectocontagiosa o parasitaria.”

Good to know

  • Some destinations' requirements must be met well in advance, and as the owner you are responsible for knowing them. Bring the destination's import permit or its official requirements when you apply.
  • In Lima, SENASA issues the certificate at the Callao office near the airport (open every day, 24 hours), in Ate Vitarte and in Lurín; elsewhere at SENASA's regional offices. Questions: viajacontumascota@senasa.gob.pe.

Government fees we know of

  • SENASA inspection and export health certificate97.2 PEN

Where are you taking your pet?

Routes from Peru where we cover both sides.