Bringing a dog or cat to Uruguay in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Uruguay is in South America. Uruguay 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, Uruguay requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Uruguay has relatively straightforward pet import requirements. Health certificate must be issued within 10 days of travel and endorsed by the government veterinary authority. Rabies vaccination must be current. ISO microchip required. No quarantine if documentation is complete. No breed-specific legislation published. Uruguay is one of the more pet-friendly countries in South America. Pets arrive via Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Uruguay 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: UY.