Guatemala Pet Import Requirements

US health certificate covering rabies and internal/external parasite treatment.

Documents and permits

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service

Use the linked US-to-Guatemala dog/cat certificate with accredited and USDA veterinarian signatures; it certifies a clinical examination showing health and no infectious, transmissible or parasitic signs. This form does not specify an examination validity interval; do not substitute another country’s deadline.

Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.

Vaccination records

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service

The certificate attests to rabies vaccination; it has a separate unvaccinated-under-three-months statement. Arrange the appropriate age branch with the certifying veterinarian and MAGA; the statement alone does not guarantee young-pet admission or carrier acceptance.

Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.

Parasite treatment

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service

The certificate requires treatment for internal and external parasites with products approved in the origin country. No interval is given; ask about route/permit-specific timing.

Selected official requirements for personal pet dogs/cats exported from the United States. These are entry conditions, not airline acceptance. Other origins, commercial movements, transit, unusual ages and permit-specific conditions need separate checks. Confirm all requirements with the issuing veterinarian and destination authority.