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Country entry guide · South America

Traveling to Peru with your dog

Difficulty: Easy — one uniform SENASA scheme for most origins ⏱ A few weeks to prepare

Peru welcomes dogs, and its entry rules are the same for a personal pet arriving from almost anywhere. SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria, the national animal-health authority) asks for one core document: an original export health certificate issued by the official veterinary authority of the country you travel from. It must show current vaccinations — including rabies for a dog over three months old — and internal and external deworming done within 30 days before travel. There is no rabies antibody test and no general quarantine for a healthy pet; SENASA simply carries out a clinical inspection on arrival, mainly at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima. A dog travelling as accompanied baggage usually clears customs without paying import duties. This guide explains exactly what to prepare, and the timing to respect, before you book your flight.

📋 At a glance

Dogs allowed	Yes
Microchip	Not listed by SENASA at entry (recommended)
Rabies vaccination	Required from 3 months of age
Rabies antibody test	Not required
Export health certificate (official authority of origin)	Required
Internal & external deworming	Required (within 30 days)
Quarantine	Not required for a healthy pet

⚠️ Important

MyDogCanFly provides general information — not veterinary or legal advice.
Only a veterinarian can confirm the exact procedure for your individual dog.
Requirements depend on: the country of origin, previous travel history, identification, vaccinations, the itinerary and the travel date.

Always consult your veterinarian before booking your trip.

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✅ Entry requirements

Requirement	Required?	Exceptions	Official reference
ISO microchip	Not listed at entry (recommended)	For exit from Peru, SENASA does list an ISO 11784/11785 microchip implant record where required by the destination country.	SENASA — Requisitos sanitarios para ingresar o salir de Perú
Rabies vaccination	Required from 3 months	A dog under three months old is not required by SENASA to be rabies-vaccinated, but other vaccinations and airline/return rules still apply.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Other vaccinations	Required	Age-appropriate exceptions may apply for very young puppies per the certifying vet.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Rabies antibody test	Not required	SENASA does not require a rabies antibody test for a personal pet from any origin.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Export health certificate	Required	Present the original at the border. A written application with the owner's and pet's details is also submitted to SENASA on entry.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Internal & external deworming	Required	—	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
SENASA fee	Required	The exact tariff may change; check the current SENASA TUPA before travel.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Import permit / advance notification	Not required for dogs (accompanied pet)	Airlines and customs handling may have their own advance-notice requirements.	gob.pe — Ingreso de mascotas al país (material informativo)
SENASA inspection on arrival	Required on arrival	If a document is missing or the animal shows signs of disease, the SENASA inspector determines the applicable sanitary measure.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Customs (SUNAT)	Applies on arrival	A second or further pet, or one arriving outside that window or as unlinked cargo, is subject to import duties via a Simplified Import Declaration (DSI).	gob.pe / SUNAT — Ingreso de mascota al país
Minimum age	No fixed minimum; rabies from 3 months	Airline age rules and your home country's return rules may be stricter.	SENASA — Ingreso de mascotas (requisitos sanitarios)
Quarantine	Not required	There is no general quarantine for a healthy compliant pet. If requirements are not met, the SENASA inspector determines the applicable sanitary measure.	gob.pe — Ingreso de mascotas al país (material informativo)

🗓 In what order, and when

Some steps only count once the previous one is done — check each deadline against the official reference above.

ISO microchipSENASA's published entry requirements do not list a microchip. A microchip is strongly advised for identification and for the return trip, and other countries' rules may require it.
Rabies vaccinationMandatory for a dog over three months of age; the current rabies vaccination must be recorded on the export health certificate issued by the origin's official authority.
Other vaccinationsThe certificate must record current vaccinations against canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and leptospirosis, in addition to rabies.
Export health certificateAn original export health certificate issued by the official veterinary authority of the country of origin, stating the vaccinations, the deworming and the animal's health status.
Internal & external dewormingInternal and external deworming carried out within the 30 days before travel, recorded on the export health certificate.
SENASA feeA payment of S/ 98.60 into SENASA's bank account is made for the entry procedure (amount per the current SENASA tariff / TUPA).
Import permit / advance notificationFor a dog as a personal pet, no prior Sanitary Import Permit (PSI) is needed. A PSI and quarantine-facility authorisation apply only to other animal species.
SENASA inspection on arrivalSENASA staff review the export health certificate and carry out a clinical inspection to detect any sign of infectious-contagious or parasitic disease, mainly at Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima).
Customs (SUNAT)A single pet as accompanied baggage, arriving from 1 month before to 6 months after the passenger, clears without import duties on presentation of the passport and air ticket.
Minimum ageSENASA does not publish a fixed minimum entry age, but rabies vaccination becomes mandatory once the dog is over three months old.

🌍 Rules according to your dog's origin

From the EU

Standard SENASA scheme — export health certificate

For a dog arriving from the European Union, the EU pet passport is not the operative document for Peru. Your dog needs an original export health certificate issued by the official veterinary authority of the country you travel from, recording current vaccinations (rabies from 3 months, plus canine parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis) and internal and external deworming within 30 days before travel. SENASA reviews it and inspects the dog on arrival.

⏱ Standard case: a few days to assemble the export health certificate once vaccinations are valid and deworming is done within 30 days before travel.

From a listed country

From any other third country — same single scheme

Peru applies the same procedure regardless of the country of origin. Whatever your departure country, the path is one export health certificate from its official veterinary authority, valid vaccinations and deworming, the SENASA fee, and the clinical inspection on arrival. There is no rabies antibody test and no waiting period beyond keeping the vaccinations valid.

⏱ If the rabies shot is still needed: allow extra time, as rabies vaccination is mandatory from 3 months of age and must be valid at travel.

Non-compliant arrivals & customs cases

If a dog arrives without meeting the sanitary requirements, or shows signs of disease, the SENASA inspector determines the sanitary measure to protect the country's animal health, at the owner's expense. Separately, a pet that is not a single accompanied animal within the customs window may owe import duties through a Simplified Import Declaration (DSI) with SUNAT.

⏱ Non-compliant arrivals: if documents are missing, SENASA determines a sanitary measure on the spot, which can mean delays and costs — always prepare in advance.

🛬 Arrival

What happens when your dog reaches Peru depends on how it travels and on your documents.

SENASA staff review the original export health certificate and perform a clinical inspection of the dog, mainly at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
A single pet travelling as accompanied baggage, arriving within 1 month before to 6 months after the passenger, is not charged import duties on presentation of the passport and air ticket.
For a dog arriving as air cargo or outside the accompanied-baggage window, expect a customs process with SUNAT (Simplified Import Declaration and possible duties).
Keep the SENASA fee payment voucher and all originals; forms are handled in Spanish.
If a document is missing or the dog appears ill, the SENASA inspector determines the applicable sanitary measure, and any resulting costs fall on the owner.

🛫 Leaving the country (return trip)

Peru is non-listed, so a valid rabies antibody titer is mandatory to return to the EU — plus an export sanitary certificate from SENASA.

⚠️ Start before you leave Anticipate the rabies antibody titer: blood test in an EU-approved lab, at least 30 days after vaccination — a valid result is essential to re-enter the EU and cannot be arranged at the last minute.
On site, before the flight Request the SENASA export certificate at least 72 hours before travel, with the destination's requirements, a current health certificate and vaccination record; SENASA inspects the dog before certifying.

⚠️ If your dog already had a valid EU rabies titer before leaving, it stays valid for life as long as the rabies vaccination is kept up — check this before you travel.

🔗 Authority: SENASA

🚫 Restricted dogs

Peru has no SENASA breed-specific import ban. National law regulates the keeping of dogs considered potentially dangerous, but this governs ownership within Peru — it is not an entry ban applied at the border.

Category 1

No banned category at entry: no breed is refused entry to Peru on the basis of its breed, provided the SENASA sanitary requirements (export health certificate, vaccinations, deworming, inspection) are met.

Category 2

Ownership rules: Law No. 27596 and its regulation (Supreme Decree 006-2002-SA) set the legal regime for keeping, breeding and handling dogs deemed potentially dangerous. Ministry of Health Resolution 1776-2002-SA/DM lists breeds including Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Japonesa (Tosa Inu), Bullmastiff, Doberman and Rottweiler. Owners must be adults, register the dog, and meet responsible-ownership conditions — these are ownership obligations, not entry bans.

Because there is no national breed ban at the border, focus on the SENASA sanitary rules for entry. If you will live in Peru with a listed breed, check the ownership and registration obligations under Law 27596 and its regulation.

✈️ Airlines flying to Peru with a dog

Carriers we document that serve this country and accept dogs. The verdict is the airline's general policy — it does not prejudge your breed, your crate or your exact route.

Delta Air Lines 1 airport Cabin United Airlines 1 airport Cabin American Airlines 1 airport Cabin Air Canada 1 airport Cabin Air France 1 airport Cabin ≤8 kg KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1 airport Cabin ≤8 kg

+8 more documented airlines accept dogs to this country. See all airlines →

🛂 Airports in Peru

Check where your dog can relieve itself at each airport — and whether it's before or after security.

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Peru with a dog: common questions

Peru: What does my dog need to enter?

Peru requires: Rabies vaccination, Other vaccinations, Export health certificate, Internal & external deworming, SENASA fee.

Peru: Is a rabies antibody test required?

Peru — Rabies antibody test: Not required.

Peru: Are any dog breeds banned?

Peru: How long does it take to prepare a dog?

Standard case: a few days to assemble the export health certificate once vaccinations are valid and deworming is done within 30 days before travel. Non-compliant arrivals: if documents are missing, SENASA determines a sanitary measure on the spot, which can mean delays and costs — always prepare in advance.

Peru: What is needed to leave with a dog?