Bringing a dog or cat to Bolivia in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Bolivia is in South America. Bolivia does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Bolivia requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Bolivia requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from SENASAG (National Service for Agricultural Health and Food Safety). USDA endorsement required for pets from the US. Microchip required. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. Pets arrive via El Alto International Airport in La Paz or Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Bolivia veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: BO.