Bringing a dog or cat to Colombia in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Colombia is in South America. Colombia 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, Colombia requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Colombia requires a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, endorsed by the government veterinary authority of the origin country. Rabies vaccination must be administered at least 30 days before travel. Pets are inspected upon arrival by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). No quarantine is typically required if all documentation is in order. Deworming and parasite treatments recommended within 30 days of travel.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Colombia 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: CO.