Bringing a dog or cat to Peru in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Peru is in South America. Peru 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, Peru requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Peru has straightforward pet import requirements. No quarantine required. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the government veterinary authority. Rabies vaccination must be administered at least 30 days before travel. Pets are inspected upon arrival by SENASA (National Agrarian Health Service). Microchipping is recommended but not mandatory. No breed restrictions.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Peru 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: PE.