Bringing a dog or cat to Venezuela in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Venezuela is in South America. Venezuela 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, Venezuela requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Venezuela requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, valid rabies vaccination, and an import permit from INSAI (National Institute of Comprehensive Agricultural 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 Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Venezuela 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: VE.