El Salvador Pet Import Requirements 2026: Dogs & Cats

El Salvador pet entry requirements at a glance
Entry requirement summaryAllowed — Dogs and cats are allowed entry to El Salvador with standard paperwork.
Required documentationHealth certificate (within 14 days), Rabies vaccination certificate, Import permit from Ministry of Agriculture (MAG), USDA endorsement (from US), ISO 11784/11785 microchip registration
Quarantine requirementNo quarantine required
Last verifiedAug 24, 2026

Bringing a dog or cat to El Salvador in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. El Salvador is in Central America. El Salvador 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 2026-08-24.

Core pet import requirements for El Salvador

Additional vaccinations required for El Salvador

Beyond rabies, El Salvador requires or recommends these vaccinations:

Required documents for El Salvador

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

Important notes on El Salvador pet import

El Salvador requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture (MAG). Microchip required. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. USDA endorsement required for pets from the US. Pets arrive via Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport.

Plan your pet's trip to El Salvador

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Always verify El Salvador pet import rules with the official source

Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the El Salvador veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.

Data last verified 2026-08-24 from National Authority. Country code: SV.