Paraguay Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

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

Additional vaccinations required for Paraguay

Beyond rabies, Paraguay requires or recommends these vaccinations:

Required documents for Paraguay

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

Important notes on Paraguay pet import

Paraguay requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from SENACSA (National Animal Quality and Health Service). Microchip required. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. Pets arrive via Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción.

Plan your pet's trip to Paraguay

Use the ClearToFly Trip Planner to build a personalized checklist with exact deadlines for your route into Paraguay. 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 Paraguay pet import rules with the official source

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