Nicaragua Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

Bringing a dog or cat to Nicaragua in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Nicaragua is in Central America. Nicaragua 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.

Core pet import requirements for Nicaragua

Additional vaccinations required for Nicaragua

Beyond rabies, Nicaragua requires or recommends these vaccinations:

Required documents for Nicaragua

Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:

Important notes on Nicaragua pet import

Nicaragua requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from IPSA (Institute for Agricultural Protection and Health). USDA endorsement required for pets from the US. Microchip required. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. Pets arrive via Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua.

Plan your pet's trip to Nicaragua

Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Nicaragua. Compare carriers that fly your route on the airline pet policy directory, or get expert eyes on your paperwork with a Route Review.

Always verify Nicaragua pet import rules with the official source

Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Nicaragua 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: NI.