Bringing a dog or cat to Chile in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Chile is in South America. Chile 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, Chile requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Chile requires a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by the government veterinary authority. Rabies vaccination must be administered between 30 days and 12 months before arrival. Pets are inspected upon arrival by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). No quarantine if documentation is complete. Deworming treatment within 30 days of travel is required. Chile has strict biosecurity measures due to its geographical isolation.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Chile 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: CL.