Pet Shipping - Pet Import Requirements in Costa Rica

Pet Import Requirements in Costa Rica

Import health requirements for pets
Pets entering Costa Rica must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. It should be confirmed by a Veterinary Service veterinarian. The examination for its certificate must be conducted in two weeks before to travel to Costa Rica.

Health Certificate Statements
1. The dog/cat was examined and found to be healthy and free of any clinical signs of infectious disease.
2. The animals were vaccinated against hepatitis, distemper, parvovirus and leptospirosis.

Vaccination Requirements
1. distemper
2. hepatitis
3. leptospirosis
4. parvovirus.
5. rabies – for animals 4 months or older

Requirement
1. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within the two weeks prior to travel to Costa Rica.
2. Please use a State of Federal US Interstate and International Certificate for Small Animals.
3. Enclose rabies vaccination certificate.

Note
• The Health Certificate does NOT need to be signed by a Notary Public, nor does it have to be authenticated by the Consulate of Costa Rica.
• Animals exported in commercial lot numbers must be accompanied by an import permit.